Clearwater County
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Local offices in Clearwater County
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Human services · County office
Clearwater County Human Services
216 Park Ave. NW, Bagley, MN 56621
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- Financial and family assistanceApply for food, cash, emergency, child care, and health care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Mental health and disability servicesGet referrals, assessments, and case management for mental health, substance use, and disability needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clearwatercountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Clearwater County Public Health
212 Main Ave. N., Bagley, MN 56621-8304
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- Public health and nursingGet immunizations, health assessments, home visiting, and nursing services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the county WIC clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clearwatercountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Clearwater County Veteran Services
Clearwater County Courthouse, Third Floor, 213 Main Ave. N., Dept. 305, Bagley, MN 56621-8304
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clearwatercountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Clearwater County Emergency Management
213 Main Ave. N., Bagley, MN 56621
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about emergency preparedness, public alerts, and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clearwatercountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Clearwater County Law Library
Clearwater County Courthouse, 213 N. Main Avenue, Bagley, MN 56621
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse public legal materials and research resources at the county law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce Bemidji
616 America Ave. NW, Suite 240, Bemidji, MN 56601-3859
Help here
- Employment and workforce servicesGet job search, career, and workforce services at the CareerForce location serving Clearwater County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforcemn.com
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
109 South Minnesota Street, Warren, MN 56762
Help here
- Aging services and supportConnect with services and support that help older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Inter-County Community Council
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- Community action servicesFind community resources and support through the community action agency serving Clearwater County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on intercountycc.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
Clearwater County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Clearwater 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