Who do I call first for disability services in Carlton County, Minnesota?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Minnesota vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Carlton County.

Is help available in Spanish in Carlton County?

Yes. This Carlton County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Minnesota agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Carlton County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Carlton County, Minnesota

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Carlton County, Minnesota. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Carlton County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Carlton County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Carlton County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Minnesota. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Duluth Area
Human Development Center (218-879-4559, Cloquet)
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic (218-722-1497, Carlton)
Cloquet Early Childhood Education (CLOQUET)
NLA-Carlton (CARLTON)
Northern Lights Academy (CLOQUET)
Brightwater Health Dba Human Development Center (218-879-4559, CLOQUET). Behavioral health agency
Cloquet Psychological (218-940-5259, CLOQUET). Behavioral health agency
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise Carlton (800-657-3875, CARLTON). Substance-use treatment
County Of Carlton (218-879-4511, CLOQUET). Case management / support coordination
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care (218-485-5506, MOOSE LAKE)
Senior Friend Home Care (218-727-1111, CLOQUET)
Cloquet Connect Llc (218-800-7066, CLOQUET). Medical & accessible transport
Universal Medical Transportation Llc (612-222-2922, CLOQUET). Medical & accessible transport
Pinewood-Cloquet Inc (CLOQUET)
Community Memorial Hospital Association (218-879-4641, CLOQUET). Medical equipment & supplies
Fond Du Lac Reservation Business Committee (218-879-1227, CLOQUET). Medical equipment & supplies
Lake Superior Medical Equipment Inc (218-879-2211, CLOQUET). Medical equipment & supplies
Northern Lakes Surgery Center Llc (218-509-2100, MOOSE LAKE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Carlton County

These serve every county in Minnesota, including Carlton County.

Institute on Community Integration. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Minnesota Disability Law Center (800-292-4150). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities ((651) 296-4018). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Minnesota STAR Program (651-201-2640). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
PACER Center (952-838-0190). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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