Waubun

Local offices in Waubun

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

• Local office · City office

  Waubun City Office

  Help here

  • City services and water and sewer billsContact the city office about city services or pay a water or sewer bill by mail or at the community center drop box.
  • Community center and park reservationsContact the city office to reserve the community center or city park.
  Call 218-401-2248Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  White Earth Nation Elbow Lake Community Center

  39944 N Elbow Lake Dr, Waubun, MN 56589

  Help here

  • Home delivered mealsAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals and elder nutrition services.Read more
  Call 218-734-2315DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Waubun website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Waubun

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

Offices for all of Mahnomen County

Waubun is in Mahnomen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mahnomen County Human Services

  103 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN 56557

  Help here

  • Public benefits and basic needs assistanceApply for county assistance with basic needs, food, health coverage, and other support.
  • Child support servicesGet help applying for and managing child support services.Read more
  • Substance use disorder assessmentCall the county to arrange an assessment for substance use treatment and possible funding.
  Call 218-935-2568DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Norman-Mahnomen Public Health - Mahnomen

  115 E Madison Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-935-2527DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Mahnomen County Law Library

  311 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN 56557

  Help here

  • Law library accessUse the county law library to find legal research materials.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Mahnomen County District Court

  311 N Main St, Mahnomen, MN 56557

  Help here

  • Court and self-help informationGet court information and find resources for matters filed in Mahnomen County.
  Call 218-935-2251DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  109 S. Minnesota St., Warren, MN 56762

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and support to help older adults and caregivers make choices about services.
  Call 218-745-6733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Mahnomen County Veterans Services

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 218-935-5062Website

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

Everything in Mahnomen 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