Fifty Lakes

Local offices in Fifty Lakes

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

• Local office · City office

  Fifty Lakes City Hall

  40447 Town Hall Rd, Fifty Lakes, MN 56448

  Help here

  • Land-use permitsContact the city about permits for building or placing structures on your property.
  Call 218-763-3113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fifty Lakes Community Center

  Help here

  • Community gatheringsResidents can use the community center for meetings, gatherings, and events.
  Website

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

City of Fifty Lakes website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fifty Lakes

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

Offices for all of Crow Wing County

Fifty Lakes is in Crow Wing County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Crow Wing County Community Services

  204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401

  Help here

  • Cash, food, and medical assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
  • Housing assistanceGet referrals for housing programs and help with homelessness.Read more
  • Child supportApply for services to establish or enforce child support and parentage orders.Read more
  • Behavioral health and adult servicesAsk about county mental health, substance use, disability, and adult support services.Read more
  Call 218-824-1140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Crow Wing County WIC

  204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 218-824-1073DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Crow Wing County Child Support

  204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, collecting, or enforcing child support.
  Call 218-824-1260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Crow Wing County Public Health

  204 Laurel St., Suite 12, Brainerd, MN 56401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and support for family health, disease prevention, and health services.
  Call 218-824-1170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region Five Area Agency on Aging

  202 12th St. NE, Staples, MN 56479

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to regional programs and support for older adults.
  Call 218-894-3233DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Crow Wing 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