Emergency Services - American Legion 2

IN CASE 0F AN EMERGENCY CALL 911

LANESBORO AMBULANCE

   The City of Lanesboro is proud to have partnered with Preston Emergency Services to ensure Ambulance service in Lanesboro.

   Both Lanesboro and Preston volunteers are on call and ready to help those that need them. Each and every member is trained in life-saving skills and is willing to help. The City is very proud to have an active ambulance, with a group of individuals that everyone can rely on in times of need.

   If you are interested in volunteering please contact Director Deb Ristau with Preston Emergency Services at 507-765-2153.

LANESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT

   The City of Lanesboro is proud and honored to have a dedicated Volunteer Fire Department. The City of Lanesboro Volunteer Ambulance Department and Fire Department

   The Fire Department covers the surrounding area and the cities and townships that they cover are as follows: the City of Lanesboro, the City of Whalan, Holt Township, Carrolton Township, Preble Township, Amherst Township, Norway Township, Pilot Mound Township and Arendahl Township.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

   911 for any emergency at any time  Non-emergency: 507-467-3722 during daytime hours, 507-765-3874 during after hours

   The City of Lanesboro contracts with the City of Preston for police protection. We began contracting the services as of December 2003. The Police force consists of 3 full-time officers and several substitute officers. The Police force is as follows: Police Chief – Blaise Sass, Deputy Officer – Tim Melver, Deputy Officer – Gideon Prudoehl

IN AN UNSAFE DOMESTIC SITUATION?

  If you are experiencing violence and need law enforcement to respond, get somewhere safe and call or text 911. If you have been hurt or assaulted, please seek medical care as soon as possible.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office - April 2, 2020

• Olmsted County Victim Services:

- 24/7 Crisis Line: (507) 286-0636    - Main Office: (507) 328-7270

• Women's Shelter and Support Center, Rochester, MN:

- 24/7 Crisis Line: (507) 285-1010    - Main Office: (507) 285-1938

VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP

   A free, confidential resource that veterans, their families and friends can access any day, any time by manned by trained professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line —many of them veterans themselves—who are ready to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Whether a veteran has just returned home, or served years ago, their experiences remain with them.  Their wounds might not be visible, but they need our attention.  Anyone who knows a veteran can help.  Dial 988 and Press 1 or dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 or chat online http://www.veteranscrisisline.net

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

 Effectve July 16, 2022 the a United States-based suicide prevention network changed the Suidide Hotline to add a three-digit number modeled after 911. This is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional. The 988 toll-free lifeline available to anyone, will connect people to the existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers around the country 24/7, to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 10-digit number — 1-800-273-8255 — will remain active, but calls will be routed to 988.  The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS  Mental health issues are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264. The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. For additional information go to https://www.nami.org

Hours Updated 10-10-2021 based on individual businesss sites. We recommend contacting the business to confirm their hours.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES

SEMCAC.ORG

  Semcac’s four food shelves provide individuals and families with a variety of nutritious food and the opportunity to stretch limited household budgets. Go to https://www.semcac.org/outreach-services/food-shelves/ for details.

  Semcac also provides many services, i.e. emergency services, energy assistance, senior services. Go to http://www.semcac.org for details.

  To make a donation with a check, cash or money order: Bring your donation to any Semcac office/county contact center OR bring or mail your donation to the Rushford office: Semcac, PO Box 549, 204 S. Elm Street, Rushford, MN 55971  (Please do not mail cash.) You receive a thank you letter and tax deductible receipt. SEMCAC also can take monetary donations online. https://smartgivers.org/organizations/semcac/

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH GROCERIES?

FILLMORE COUNTY FOOD SHELVES   https://www.semcac.org/outreach-services/food-shelves/

Fillmore Co./Preston Food Shelf  (507) 765-2761  515 Washington St. NW, P.O. Box 5, Preston, MN

Tuesday 9am-12 noon and 1pm–6pm, Thursday 9am-Noon and 1pm–4pm

*Semcac Preston Food Shelf hours are extended on Tuesdays effective Nov 2 to serve the working individuals of Fillmore County that are unable to use the food shelf during regular hours.

Fillmore Co./Rushford Food Shelf (507) 864-8224  113 E. Jessie St., P.O. Box 549, Rushford, MN

Tuesday & Thursday 9am-12 noon and 1pm–4pm

UNITED WAY
  United Way will help with bills, rent, and food. Call 1-866-211-9966 and provide zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.

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