Cold Spring
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Local offices in Cold Spring
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Cold Spring City Hall
109 Main St, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- City services and informationContact city staff for help with city services and questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on coldspringmn.gov
Utilities · City office
Cold Spring Water and Sewer Billing
109 Main St, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Water and sewer bill paymentsPay your water and sewer bill or ask about your account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on coldspringmn.gov
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library, Cold Spring
402 Red River Ave N, Suite 5, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use internet access, and find library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on griver.org
Older adults · Regional office
ROCORI Senior Center
527 Main St, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Senior activities and social programsAdults age 55 and older can join activities and social programs at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rocoriseniorcenter.weebly.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stearns County
Cold Spring is in Stearns County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stearns County Human Services
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Financial, food, and medical assistanceApply for county and state programs that help with basic costs, food, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult mental health and disability servicesGet help finding support for mental health, substance use, and disability needs.Read more
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, child care, and foster care services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Stearns County Public Health and WIC
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and immunization clinic services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Stearns County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
401 West Wind Court, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Rental housingAsk about county rental properties and rental assistance for eligible applicants.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Stearns County Veteran Services
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Stearns County Child Support
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help with establishing, changing, or enforcing child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stearns County Emergency Management
Help here
- Disaster preparednessFind county information and plans for preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.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 2-1-1 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