Odessa

Local offices in Odessa

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

• Local office · City office

  Odessa City Hall

  112 County Road 28 W, Odessa, MN 56276

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 320-273-2375DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Odessa

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

Offices for all of Big Stone County

Odessa is in Big Stone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Big Stone County Family Services

  340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN 56278

  Help here

  • Family and social servicesGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, mental health, and other family services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
  Call 320-839-2555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigstonecounty.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.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Big Stone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  301 1st St NW, Apt 108, Ortonville, MN 56278

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program's eligibility rules.
  Call 320-839-3304DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Countryside Public Health - Big Stone County

  342 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN 56278

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet public health screenings, health education, immunizations, and family planning services.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 320-843-4546DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Big Stone County Law Library

  20 2nd St SE, Ortonville, MN 56278

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials, self-help guides, and court forms at the courthouse law library.
  Call 320-487-1111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigstonecounty.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.
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Big Stone 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