Brooten

Local offices in Brooten

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

• Local office · City office

  Brooten City Hall

  147 Central Avenue N, Brooten, MN 56316

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall about city services and water or wastewater bills.
  Call 320-346-2524DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brooten.govoffice.com

City of Brooten website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brooten

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

Offices for all of Stearns County

Brooten is in Stearns County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Stearns County Human Services

  705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303

  Help here

  • Financial, food, and medical assistanceApply for county and state programs that help with basic costs, food, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult mental health and disability servicesGet help finding support for mental health, substance use, and disability needs.Read more
  • Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, child care, and foster care services.Read more
  Call 320-656-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Stearns County Child Support

  705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help with establishing, changing, or enforcing child support.Apply online
  Call 320-656-6207DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Information and referrals to local helpCall 211 to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Stearns County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  401 West Wind Court, Cold Spring, MN 56320

  Help here

  • Rental housingAsk about county rental properties and rental assistance for eligible applicants.
  Call 320-685-7771DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Stearns County Public Health and WIC

  3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and immunization clinic services.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 320-656-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Stearns County District Court and Law Library

  725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303

  Help here

  • Court self-helpFind court information and self-help resources for people representing themselves.
  • Law libraryUse legal research materials and get help finding legal information.Read more
  Call 320-656-3620DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Stearns 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