Community Services
CHILDCARE INFORMATION
Lakes and Prairies Childcare Resource and Referral
700 Cedar St. Suite 117
Alexandria, MN 66308
1-877-724-9430; 320-759-3993
Referral Line: 1-800-941-7003
Covers 21 counties; the Northwest District.
Provides a referral list to families looking for child care. Provides educational materials for families to use when selecting a caregiver. Provides technical assistance to those interested in starting a childcare business. Provides training and technical assistance related to early childhood to child care professionals, employers and businesses. Statistical information on the child care industry is available.
For more information visit:
1001 1/2 Scotts Street,Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-7948
Hours: 5:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Contact:
This website gives Minnesota parents a one-stop web destination to help pay for child care. It includes an on-line financial aid estimator.
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
Morris Area Salvation Army
627 E. 7th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-0483
Stevens County Thrift Shop
520 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Catholic Charities Counseling Services
10 E. 6th St., Morris, MN
320-589-3241
Life Center
400 E. 1st St., Morris, MN
320-589-7625
Contact: Jim Pew jpew@runestone.net
24 hour crisis line: 1-800-568-5955
Services: outpatient mental health program, individual counseling, psychological testing, personal growth groups, individual counseling and marriage counseling and psychiatrist services. We do not turn people away because of financial issues. Flexiable hours.
Alcoholics Anonymous
701 Frankin Ave, Glenwood, MN 56334
320-634-0091
Drug Abuse Hotline
800-662-HELP
877-214-7977 Pin #2891
Email:darcher@runestone.net
Contact: Dawn Archer, Windmill Parent Consultant.
Provides encouragement and emotional support to families who have children, age birth to 21, with special needs. Services include parent workshops, a newsletter, an informational website, an annual parent retreat, and parent-to-parent support.
CRISIS/EMERGENCY
Women’s Crisis Center
10 E. 6th Street, Morris, MN
320-589-3208
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
10 E. 6th Street, Morris, MN
320-589-3590
DENTAL CARE
Morris Dental Clinic
201 E. 6th St., Morris, MN
320-589-2161
Dr. Stark, Dr. Moen
Dental Depot
2 E. 5th St., Morris, MN
320-589-4481
Dr. Hauger
Orthodontist
206 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN
320-589-2328
Dr. Nedrelow
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE)
153 S. Columbia Ave, Morris, MN 56267
320-589-4394 ext 2237
Contact: Tamy Reese
ECFE services include parent and child classes for infants through pre-K ages, special events, guest speakers and field trips. ECFE/School Readiness is a program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten enrollment. It recognizes that families provide children’s first and most important learning environments and parents are children’s first and most significant teachers.
PRE- SCHOOLS (ages 3-5)
1001 1/2 Scotts Street
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-7948
Hours: 5:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
218-685-4486
800-492-4805
Email: wcmca@grant.mn.us
Contact: Julie or Bonnie
A comprehensive child development program designed for young children and their families. The continuing success of the program is due to the philosophy and practice of working with the total child and the child’s family through center-based (classroom) and home-visit activities. Covers Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse Counties.
ECFE/Learning is Fun Pre-School
153 S. Columbia Ave, Morris, MN 56267
320-589-2709 ext. 1808
Contact: Tamy Reese
Learning is Fun Offers Pre-school classes for 3 -5 years of age. It includes a free time/social play, story time, circle time, gross motor activities, learning centers, table time art, snack, and closing. Kids discover that learning is fun through songs, games, stories, fingerplays, art and more! Classes incorporate age appropriate activities that develop children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
200 S. Columbia Ave, Morris, MN 56267
Contact:
A Morris Tradition Since 1966 Country Day is a non-profit parent cooperative preschool located in the Federated Church building. The children learn through play in a consistent school-year environment, which gives them the opportunity to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. Educational activities are planned and carried out by our experienced teachers and enriched by the thoughtful contributions of our parents, who participate in a variety of activities such as assisting in the classroom, accompanying the children on field trips, or serving on the Board of Directors.
We offer 2 or 3 day options, classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or a NEW -full day option for 4 and 5 year olds from 8:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. , Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Starting Fall 2006. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Scholarships are available for qualified students. Contact Teresa for schedule and fee information.
Kids in Christ Preschool
Zion Lutheran Church
315 S. Columbia Ave, Morris, MN, 56267
(320) 585-5607
Kids in Christ Preschool offers a licensed program which will provide your child with a wide variety of learning experience. In a Christian setting your child will be free to explore their environment and will be able to experience success, giving the foundation for further learning and developing in them a love for learning. Each daily schedule consists of a 2 ½ hour session which provides age appropriate activities taught by an experienced teacher that help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Stop in and see our preschool. It is licensed for 3-5 year olds and holds up to 10 children per each session. Please call for more information. Scholarships are available.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Morris Area Public Elementary School (MAES)
Grades K-6
151 S. Columbia Ave, Morris, MN 56267
320-589-1250
Private Catholic Grades K-6
320-589-1704
Grades: K-12
Grades: K-12
FAITH COMMUNITY
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH
47461 290TH STREET320-392-5930
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
320-589-3003
209 EAST 3RD STREETNEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER
320-589-2620
306 EAST 4TH STREETASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
320-589-8807
46303 STATE HIGHWAY 28MORRIS COMMUNITY CHURCH
320-589-4510
211 EAST 6TH STREETFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
320-589-4163
601 LYNDALE AVENUEMORRIS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
320-589-2808
901 SCOTTS AVENUE
E-mail address: office@mefc.netFEDERATED CHURCH
320-589-1153
200 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUEBETHEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
320-589-4755
22 BROOK STREETFAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
320-589-2970
108 WEST 8TH STREET, MORRIS MNFIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
320-589-3242
200 EAST 5TH STREET, MORRIS MNLUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY
320-589-4554
110 COLUMBIA AVENUESAINT PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
320-589-1840
301 WEST 5TH STREETZION LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMS
320-589-2744
311 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUEHOSANNA WORSHIP CENTER
320-589-8807
46303 STATE HIGHWAY 28LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES
320-585-5500
506 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
FAMILY SERVICES
HUG-Helping Us Grow
Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health
Universal home visits offering support, encouragement, information and gifts to expectant parents, families of newborns and parents of children between the ages of four months and three years. Available at no cost.
Early Childhood Screening (ECS)
Children ages 3-5 must particpate in ECS once before starting Kindergarten in a Minnesota public school. The purpose of ECS is to detect health and developmental needs early. Contact: Karen Folkman 320-589-1250.
WIC-Women Infant Children Nutrition Program
Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health
Who is eligible for the WIC Program?
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women who have had a baby within the past year
- Women who have had a baby within the past six months
- Women who have been pregnant within the past six month
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday
10 E. Hwy 28
320-589-7400 or 800-950-4429
Contact: Joanie Murphy, Director
Stevens County Food Shelf
701 Iowa Ave, Morris, MN
320-589-7436
HEALTH CARE
Stevens Community Medical Center
400 E. 1st St., Morris, MN
320-589-1313
Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health
621 Pacific Ave, Morris, MN320-589-7425
202 E. 7th St., Morris, MN
320-589-4008
St. Francis Heath Care Services
320-589-2004
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stevens County, Minnesota (informally known as the Stevens County HRA) was organized by the Stevens County Board of Commissioners in 1977. HRA Commissioners are selected from throughout the whole of Stevens County. The Stevens County HRA is committed to building better neighborhoods by providing comprehensive housing and business opportunities for qualified individuals and families through creative and professional service in partnership with the greater community. The Stevens County HRA administers several Federal, State, and local housing programs.
HRA offices are located on the 2nd floor of the Stevens County Courthouse. The office is open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday. Please call 320-589-7416 to schedule an appointment or to request additional information about HRA programs. Section 8 Rental Assistance; Affordable Rental Units; Revolving Loan Fund; Development Tools.
Jodi DeCamp, Director — click name to e-mail her
Ph:(320) 208-6559
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
P.O. Box 470 – 108 E. 6th Street, Morris, MN 56267
Phone: 320-589-2525 or Toll Free: 1-888-589-2525
Fax: 320-589-4357A community newspaper serving Morris and Stevens Counties and the surrounding area. The Morris Sun Tribune publishes two issues a week: Wednesday and Saturday. Circulation is 3,840.
LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
KMRS/KKOK Radio
46671 State Hwy 28
P.O. Box 533, Morris, MN
Phone: (320) 589-3131
Fax: (320) 589-2715
kmrskkok@info-link.netUniversity of Minnesota, Morris
Student Radio Station
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES
American Eagle Realty
202 E. 7th St., Morris, MN
ph: 320-589-4200
Hoffman Realty
613 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN
ph: 320-589-2159Rentz Agency Inc
PO Box 596
517 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN
ph: 320-589-2442
LIBRARIES
102 East 6th Street, Morris, MN, 320-589-1634. The first Saturday of the month TREC sponsors a story time at 10:30 a.m.
The Rodney A. Briggs Library- University of Minnesota,Morris
320-589-6175, does include a children’s book section.
RECREATION
6th Street, Morris, MN
1 screen movie theater, changes movies on Thursday
Crystal Lanes Bowling Alley
Hwy 28, Morris, MN
Lee Community Center-Stevens County Fairgrounds
US-59 & Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 320-589-4585
ICE RINK- from October to March the center is used for hockey, fiqure skating,open skating and broom ball. From April to September, it is available for shows,exhibitions, auctions, dances, meetings, rollerblading and birthday parties. A walking track is available year round.
626 E. 2nd St. Morris, MN 320-589-6485
Morris Area Community Education and Recreation
153 S. Columbia Ave., Morris, MN 320-589-4394
Wahpeton, ND 58075Is committed to providing clean and green natural habitats for its animal residents and aesthetic and educational leisure for its zoo visitors. Over 200 animals and birds of 60 different species including otters, bison, monkeys, gibbon apes, camels, snow leopards, black bears, wallabies, cougars, gemsbok, llamas, elk and Siberian tigers, make the zoo their home. Also “Grandpa’s Little Zoo” is a very popular hands-on educational area for the children to see and pet a variety of farm animals.
Zoo/Carousel Address: 1004 R.J. Hughes Drive Zoo/Carousel Telephone: (701) 642-8709Santa’s Land and Zoo
151 Woodsmen Drive NE
Alexandria, MN 56308
320-846-0997
Hours: Memorial Day thru Labor Day 10:00 am- 4:00pm
Weekends September thru October 14th 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
Morris Life Care Pregnancy Center:
301 1/2 California, Morris, MN
800-285-0712
Contact: Patty Bormann
Email: lifecare@info-link.net
Service: Free confidential pregnancy testing and counseling, practical assistance and emotional support. Baby items available at no cost.Hours: Wednesday- 1-5pm Thursday 1-7pm and Friday 3-5pm or by appointment.
Stevens Community Medical Center
400 E. 1st St., Morris, MN
320-589-1313
HUG-Helping Us Grow
Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health
Universal home visits offering support, encouragement, information and gifts to expectant parents, families of newborns and parents of children between the ages of four months and three years. Available at no cost.WIC-Women Infant Children Nutrition Program
Stevens County Traverse Public Health
Who is eligible for the WIC Program?
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women who have had a baby within the past year
- Women who have had a baby within the past six months
- Women who have been pregnant within the past six month
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday
TRANSPORTATION
320-589-1000
M-F 6am-10pm
Saturday 12 pm-4pm
Sunday 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Weekdays with 2 hours notice $1.00
Weekdays without notice is $2.00
After 6 pm and weekends $2.00
1-800-877-7770
M-F 6am-5pm
Buses run in Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse Counties. First come first serve basis. Rides can be arranged up to 1 week in advance. Bus fare is $2 per 10 mile zone and/or in town.