First Call For Help Of Itasca County

Organization Overview

First Call For Help Of Itasca County is located in Grand Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (F40) the organization is classified as: Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Call For Help Of Itasca County employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Call For Help Of Itasca County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, First Call For Help Of Itasca County generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 29.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FIRST CALL FOR HELP OF ITASCA COUNTY IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND NONJUDGEMENT CRISIS INTERVENTION, ACTIVE LISTENING, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, TO THE RESIDENTS AND AGENCIES OF NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NEW LEAF HEALING CENTER: DURING 2021 OUR AGENCY CONTINUED THE PROVISION OF CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (OPENED IN 2017) FROM WITHIN THE NLHC, IN EFFORTS TO AVOID BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLACEMENTS. WE SERVED 193 CONSUMERS (GUESTS). 72% OF THE CRISIS RESIDENTS WERE FROM ITASCA COUNTY, .06% REPORTED HOMELESSNESS. 99% OF THE RESIDENTS AVOIDED HOSPITALIZATION DUE TO THE CRISIS SERVICES PROVIDED AT NEW LEAF. 98% OF THE RESIDENTS WERE CONNECTED WITH MED MANAGEMENT, THERAPY, CHEMICAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OR PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES PRIOR TO DISCHARGE. 6% OF THE RESIDENTS (HOMELESS UPON ENTRY) WERE DISCHARGED TO SAFE SHELTERS OR HOUSING LOCATIONS UPON ACHIEVING STABILITY OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.


CALL CENTER: DURING THE 2021 YEAR OUR AGENCY RECEIVED 4519 CALLS INTO OUR CALL CENTER FROM RESIDENTS OF THE 7 COUNTY 2-1-1 HUB AREA OF WHICH WE SERVE. THIS RESULTED IN PROVIDING 4,388 RESOURCES TO THOSE RESIDENTS IN NEED AND FIELDING 17,124 CRISIS CALLS. WE CONDUCTED 468 COORDINATED ENTRY SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, 24 MNSURE/ASSIST APPLICATIONS, AND MAINTAINED A RESOURCE DATA BASE OF 2970 AGENCIES CONTAINING INFORMATION REGARDING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE, QUALIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE SERVICES AND CONTACT INFORMATION TO ACCESS THESE SERVICES. OUR CALL CENTER SERVICES 7 COUNTIES FOR I&R, 37 COUNTIES FOR CRISIS RESPONSE DISPACH, AND 2 COUNTIES FOR HOMELESS COORDINATION.


CRISIS INTERVENTION: IN 2021 THE FIRST CALL FOR HELP CRISIS TEAM OPERATED 24/7/365 WITH 24 MHP STAFF WHO RESPONDED TO 4979 MENTAL HEALTH CALLS TO RESIDENTS OF ITASCA COUNTY. YEAR END ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE CONDUCTING 239 FACE TO FACE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, 63 CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, 687 PHONE ASSESSMENTS, AND 1445 STABILIZATION CONTACTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. WE PROVIDED CRISIS SERVICES AND FACILITATED CARE TO 52 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE NOT THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ITASCA COUNTY BUT WERE LOCATED WITHIN OUR COUNTY WHEN THEY REQUIRED SERVICES. WE FACILITATED REFERRALS TO MNSURE FOR 24 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE NOT INSURED AND RECEIVED ASSESSMENTS BY OUR TEAM. WE FACILITATED BEHAVIORAL UNIT PLACEMENTS FOR 27 INDIVIDUALS AND CRISIS PLACEMENTS FOR 157 IN EFFORTS TO AVOID HOSPITALIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lacretia Larson
Executive Dir.
$133,466
Nathan Elsen
Chairman
$0
Robbie Howe
Director
$0
Marta Carrigan
Director
$0
Toni Korpi
Director
$0
Kevin Zubke
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $64,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,561
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$76,061
Total Program Service Revenue$2,678,661
Investment income $1,003
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$2,403
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,952,156

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that First Call For Help Of Itasca County has recieved totaling $212,014.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES IN ITASCA COUNTY

$50,000
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020-21 FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES IN ITASCA COUNTY

$50,000
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES IN ITASCA COUNTY

$50,000
Grand Rapids Area Community Fndtn

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: Crisis Housing and Transportation

$30,288
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT UPGRADES IN ITASCA COUNTY

$24,500
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Inc

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: TO END HUNGER

$7,226
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