Dawson
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Local offices in Dawson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Library · Regional office
Dawson Public Library
676 Pine Street, Dawson, MN 56232
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and media, use computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dawson.lib.mn.us
Local office · City office
Dawson City Hall
675 Chestnut Street, Dawson, MN 56232
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.Read more
- Utility billing and paymentsAsk about your city utility bill, make a payment, or get help setting up automatic payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dawsonmn.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Dawson Community Center
Help here
- Community center use and rentalsAsk City Hall about reserving the community center for a meeting or gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dawsonmn.com
City of Dawson, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dawson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Prairie Five Community Action Council
PO Box 159, Montevideo, MN 56265-0159
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lac qui Parle County
Dawson is in Lac qui Parle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lac qui Parle County Family Services
911 8th Ave, Madison, MN 56256
Help here
- Financial and social servicesAsk about county financial help and social services for individuals and families.Read more
- Child supportApply for child support services or ask about an existing case.Read more
- Child care assistanceFind out if your family can get help paying for child care.Read more
- Long-term services assessmentRequest an assessment to learn about long-term services and supports.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lqpcomn.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Housing help · Regional office
Chippewa and Yellow Medicine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
629 N 11th St, 3rd floor, Montevideo, MN 56265
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for income-based rental assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountymn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Countryside Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the regional health agency serving Lac qui Parle County for public health services.
- WICAsk about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countrysidepublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Lac Qui Parle County District Court
600 Sixth Street, Suite 11, Madison, MN 56256
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesContact the court for case information and links to court forms and self-help resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
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
Talk to a person
- Minnesota 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988