Wahkon

Local offices in Wahkon

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

• Local office · City office

  Wahkon City Hall

  151 2nd Street E, Wahkon, MN 56386

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for city government questions, records, and resident services.
  • Sewer service and billingThe city provides sewer service and accepts city bill payments.Apply onlineRead more
  • Wahkon Community HallContact City Hall to ask about reserving the community hall for a meeting or event.Read more
  Call 320-495-3441DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wahkon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wahkon

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

Job help near Wahkon

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 Wahkon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Aitkin

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  36090 400th Avenue Aitkin, Aitkin, MN 56431

  Call 218-293-4400 ext. 3DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Brainerd

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  204 Laurel Street, Suite 21, Brainerd, MN 56401

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 218-892-3340DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Cambridge

  Also helps young people

  40 miles away

  140 Birch Street North, West Side Commons Suite 105, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

  Call 763-645-1313DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 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 Mille Lacs County

Wahkon is in Mille Lacs County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mille Lacs County Community & Veterans Services

  525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353

  Help here

  • Public assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, health care, and other public assistance programs.Read more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
  • Mental health and disability servicesAsk the county about mental health and disability support services.
  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 320-983-8208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Mille Lacs County WIC

  525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food vouchers and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 320-983-8208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Mille Lacs County Public Health

  525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services for disease prevention, family home visiting, dental care, and environmental health.
  Call 320-983-8208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Mille Lacs County Law Library

  225 6th Ave SE, Milaca, MN 56353

  Help here

  • Legal informationUse free legal resources and get information about local legal help.
  Call 320-362-3200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Minnesota Council on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsFind information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Mille Lacs County Emergency Management

  635 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information on preparing for emergencies and disasters in the county.
  Call 320-983-8218DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mille Lacs 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