Laporte

Local offices in Laporte

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

• Local office · City office

  Laporte City Hall

  120 Main St W, Laporte, MN 56461

  Help here

  • City government and clerk servicesContact the city about local government matters and city records.
  Call 218-224-2567DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.hubbard.mn.us

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Laporte

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

Job help near Laporte

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Laporte. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Bemidji (Westridge)

  Also helps young people

  21 miles away

  2300 24th Street NW, Suite 106, Bemidji, MN 56601

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

  Call 218-444-0732DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Wadena

  Also helps young people

  56 miles away

  124 1st Street SE, Suite 2, Wadena, MN 56482-0643

  Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 218-631-7660DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Rural MN CEP at CareerForce in Detroit Lakes

  Also helps young people

  58 miles away

  803 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

  Hours: M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 218-846-7377DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hubbard County

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

• Human services · County office

  Hubbard County Human Services

  205 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470

  Help here

  • Financial assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, child care, housing, and emergency assistance.Apply online
  • Child and adult protectionGet help with reports of child abuse or neglect and support for vulnerable adults.
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage, setting up or enforcing a support order, and collecting payments.
  Call 218-732-1451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free referrals to food, housing, health care, and other local help.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Hubbard County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  100 8th Street East, Park Rapids, MN 56470

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and homebuyer helpAsk about affordable rental homes, down payment help, and home repair programs for eligible residents.
  Call 218-732-9118DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health, Hubbard County

  1415 1st Street East, Suite 2, Park Rapids, MN 56470

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about local wellness services, adult screenings, immunizations, and community health clinics.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-237-5464DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 218-745-6733Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hubbard County Veteran Services

  201 Fair Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing or appealing claims, and arranging rides to VA medical centers.
  Call 218-732-3561DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hubbard 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