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Public Health & Human Services
The mission of the Carlton County Public Health and Human Services is to promote the health, safety, dignity, and self-sufficiency of individuals, families, and communities.
In fulfilling this mission, the agency and staff hold the following belief:
- The health and the safety of our communities are vital to the entire population of Carlton County.
- The individual and the family represent the foundation of the community.
- Preserving families and the rights to self-determination are primary values.
Location
Carlton County is located in Northeastern Minnesota and our Public Health and Human Services programs serve a rural county of nearly 34,000 residents. Carlton County Public Health and Human Services operates offices in Cloquet and Moose Lake.
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Suicide Prevention in Carlton County
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Crisis Text Line
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People who text MN to 741741 will be connected to the Crisis Text Line.
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Free Prescription Discount Program
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Dave Lee
Director of Public Health & Human Services
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Public Health & Human Services
Physical Address
14 N 11th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
Phone: 218-879-4511Fax: 218-878-2500
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Southern Carlton County Family Center
Physical Address
316 Elm Avenue
Moose Lake, MN 55767
Phone: 218-485-8520Fax: 218-485-0477