Carlton
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Local offices in Carlton
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Local office · City office
Carlton City Hall
310 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718
Help here
- City servicesVisit or call the city office for help with city services and questions.
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the city about payment options and billing help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcarlton.com
Library · Regional office
Carlton Area Public Library
310 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, join activities, or use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcarlton.com
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Cloquet
317 Walnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Cloquet-Carlton Housing and Redevelopment Authority
950 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority for information about public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cloquetcarltonhra.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carlton County
Carlton is in Carlton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Carlton County Public Health
14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- Public health programsGet help with immunizations, family home visiting, disease prevention, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.gov
Human services · County office
Carlton County Public Health and Human Services
14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- Food, cash, health care, and child care assistanceAsk about county help with food, cash, health care, child care, and other basic needs.Apply online
- Mental health and disability servicesContact the county to ask about mental health and disability services for residents and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Carlton County WIC
14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Carlton County Veterans Services
14 N 11th Street, Suite 120, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Carlton County Child Support
14 N 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or changing support orders, and collecting child support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Carlton County Emergency Management
1780 Justice Drive, Suite 1300, Carlton, MN 55718
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county alerts and find information about preparing for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carltoncountymn.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.
- 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988