Aitkin County
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Local offices in Aitkin County
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Human services · County office
Aitkin County Health & Human Services
204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
Help here
- Financial assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, child care, housing support, and emergency assistance programs.
- Social services and behavioral healthGet help with child and adult protection, mental health, substance use, and case management.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support for basic expenses, child care, and medical or dental costs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aitkincountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Aitkin County Public Health
204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, support, referrals, immunizations, and other public health services.
- WICAsk about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aitkincountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Aitkin County Veterans Service Office
307 2nd St NW, Room 114, Aitkin, MN 56431
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help with veterans benefits, claims, counseling, and military records.
- Veterans transportationArrange a ride to the Minneapolis or St. Cloud VA Medical Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aitkincountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
215 3rd St SE, Aitkin, MN 56431
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for housing assistance, including housing choice vouchers and rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aitkinhra.org
Library · Regional office
East Central Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesGet library cards, borrow books and digital materials, and use learning resources.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecrlib.org
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging support and referralsGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
Help here
- Energy assistanceApply for help paying home energy costs through the county's energy assistance provider.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakesandpines.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Aitkin 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988