Cottonwood County
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Local offices in Cottonwood County
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Human services · County office
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
11 4th St, Windom, MN 56101
Help here
- Public assistance and child supportGet help applying for public assistance and child support services.Apply online
- Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the county for mental health case management and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvhhs.org
Public health · County office
Des Moines Valley Public Health
235 9th St, Windom, MN 56101
Help here
- Public health clinicAsk about public health screenings, health education, and immunization clinics.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvhhs.org
Public health · County office
Des Moines Valley Public Health WIC
235 9th St, Windom, MN 56101
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition assistanceEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.state.mn.us
Veterans · County office
Cottonwood County Veterans Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and connecting to available services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cottonwood County Law Library
900 3rd Ave, Room 5, Windom, MN 56101
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the county law library to find legal information and research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Plum Creek Library System
290 S Lake St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Regional library accessFind library materials and request items from libraries across the region and state.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plumcreeklibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
United Community Action Partnership Windom Office
1012 5th Ave, Room 20, Windom, MN 56101
Help here
- Food and benefit application helpGet help with food support, SNAP applications, and other basic needs.
- Housing and energy assistanceAsk about emergency shelter, rental help, energy assistance, and weatherization.
- Refugee servicesRefugees can contact the office for help connecting with local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedcapmn.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online for free, confidential referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cottonwood 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 of 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