Aldrich

Local offices in Aldrich

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Aldrich City Hall

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
  Call 218-445-5209Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakesnwoods.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Aldrich

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Wadena County

Aldrich is in Wadena County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wadena County Human Services

  124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and other financial support through the county.Apply onlineRead more
  • Medical assistanceGet help with Medical Assistance and other health care cost programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
  • Child supportGet help establishing or receiving child support and medical support.
  • Mental health and substance use supportGet referrals and county services for mental health or substance use needs.
  • Disability and older adult servicesAsk about case management, in-home support, and services for people with disabilities or older adults.
  Call 218-631-7605DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Wadena Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  222 2nd Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and applying for a housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 218-631-7723DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenahousing.org

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Public health · County office

  Wadena County Public Health

  22 Dayton Avenue SE, Wadena, MN 56482

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health information, health programs, and immunization services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-631-7629DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wadena County District Court

  415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena, MN 56482

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryUse courthouse self-help resources and the law library to find court forms and legal information.
  Call 218-631-7633DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Minnesota Council on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet connected to programs and information for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 320-253-9349Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org

Everything in Wadena County

Minnesota programs by kind of help

These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026