Grant County
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Local offices in Grant County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wphsmn.gov
Housing authority · 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veterans Services
10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and obtaining military service records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Emergency Management
10 2nd Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Emergency and disaster coordinationContact the county office for information about local emergency response and disaster coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Library · Regional office
Viking Library System
Help here
- Library services in Grant CountyFind the Grant County library and regional services such as interlibrary loan and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on viking.lib.mn.us
Local office · County office
Grant County License Bureau
10 Second Street NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Minnesota driver license or identification card at the county license bureau.
- Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with vehicle title transfers, renewals, and registration transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountymn.gov
Grant County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grant County
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Justice North
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
West Central Minnesota Communities Action
411 Industrial Park Boulevard, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988