Elbow Lake

Local offices in Elbow Lake

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Elbow Lake City Offices

  117 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • City office helpContact the city office about city services, staff, and local government matters.Read more
  • Utility billsPay city utility bills or ask the city about electric, water, or sewer service.Read more
  Call 218-685-4483DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Thorson Memorial Library

  117 Central Ave, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in programs for all ages.
  Call 218-685-6850DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Elbow Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elbow Lake

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

Offices for all of Grant County

Elbow Lake is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Western Prairie Human Services, Grant County Office

  15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • County assistance and social servicesAsk about cash, food, medical, child care, and other county assistance programs.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county agency for help finding mental health and substance use services.
  Call 218-685-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Western Prairie Human Services, Child Support

  15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  Call 218-685-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Grant County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  1107 1st Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance, public housing, and affordable housing options for eligible residents.
  Call 218-685-8240DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Horizon Public Health, Grant County Office

  15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet public health nursing services through Horizon Public Health.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible families with young children and pregnant people at scheduled Elbow Lake clinic days.
  Call 800-450-4177DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Grant County Law Library

  10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

  Help here

  • Legal research and court formsUse legal research materials, public computers, and self-help court forms at the courthouse law library.
  Call 218-685-7675DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  109 S Minnesota Street, Warren, MN 56762

  Help here

  • Older adult services and referralsFind information and connections to services for older adults in Grant County.
  Call 218-745-6733DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grant 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