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Local offices in Park Rapids
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Park Rapids Water and Sewer
212 W 2nd St, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Help here
- Water and sewer billingPay your city water and sewer bill or contact the city with billing questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.park-rapids.mn.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area
218 Industrial Park Road, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Help here
- Senior and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about transportation, respite care, friendly visits, and social activities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parkrapidslivingathome.org
State office
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, Park Rapids Exam Station
205 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Help here
- Driver license testingThe Park Rapids exam station offers driver license testing on the second and fourth Friday of each month, except holidays.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Park Rapids Area Library
210 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, print, or attend programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on krls.org
Local office · City office
Park Rapids City Hall
212 W 2nd St, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.park-rapids.mn.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Park Rapids
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
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership
1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2722
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hubbard County
Park Rapids 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hubbardcounty.gov
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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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