Carlton

Local offices in Carlton

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Cloquet-Carlton Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  950 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority for information about public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 218-879-3353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cloquetcarltonhra.org

• Local office · City office

  Carlton City Hall

  310 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit or call the city office for help with city services and questions.
  • Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the city about payment options and billing help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-384-4229DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Cloquet

  317 Walnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training resources.
  Call 218-293-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Carlton Area Public Library

  310 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, join activities, or use its public library services.
  Call 218-384-3322DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Carlton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carlton

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

Offices for all of Carlton County

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

• Human services · County office

  Carlton County Public Health and Human Services

  14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health care, and child care assistanceAsk about county help with food, cash, health care, child care, and other basic needs.Apply online
  • Mental health and disability servicesContact the county to ask about mental health and disability services for residents and families.
  Call 218-879-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Carlton County WIC

  14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
  Call 218-879-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Carlton County Child Support

  14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or changing support orders, and collecting child support.
  Call 218-879-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Carlton County Public Health

  14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

  Help here

  • Public health programsGet help with immunizations, family home visiting, disease prevention, and other public health services.
  Call 218-879-4511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Carlton County Law Library

  Carlton County Justice Center, 1780 Justice Drive, Room 2800, Carlton, MN 55718

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse public legal materials and research resources at the county law library.
  Call 218-673-5075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals to services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 218-722-5545Website

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

Everything in Carlton 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