Blue Earth County

Local offices in Blue Earth County

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

• Human services · County office

  Blue Earth County Human Services

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Financial and family assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, and child care benefits, and get help with family services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order and collecting payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 507-304-4222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Blue Earth County WIC Office

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Women, Infants & Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support, healthy foods, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 507-304-4163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Blue Earth County Public Health

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about health programs, disease prevention, and public health services.
  Call 507-304-4117DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careGet mental health evaluations, therapy, psychiatric care, and medication management.
  Call 507-304-4319DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region Nine Area Agency on Aging

  3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 310, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults in the south central Minnesota region.
  Call 507-387-5643DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Blue Earth County Veterans Service Office

  410 S. Fifth St., Office B503, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help with benefit claims, counseling, advocacy, and military records.
  Call 507-304-4246DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Blue Earth County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters in the county.
  Call 507-304-4797Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Mankato

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, interviews, and training resources.
  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov

• Library · County office

  Blue Earth County Library System

  100 E. Main St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, get help with reference questions, or apply for a library card.
  Call 507-304-4001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Blue Earth County License Center

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification transactionsComplete driver license and state identification transactions at the county License Center.
  • Vehicle registrationRegister a vehicle or renew its tabs at the county License Center.
  Call 507-304-4340DirectionsWebsite

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

Blue Earth County, Minnesota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Blue Earth County

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

Job help near Blue Earth County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Mankato

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3 miles away

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001-7796

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  CareerForce - Mankato

  For young people

  3 miles away

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001

  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Blue Earth County

• Amboy
• Eagle Lake
• Good Thunder
• Lake Crystal
• Madison Lake
• Mankato
• Mapleton
• Pemberton
• Skyline
• St. Clair
• Vernon Center

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