Dakota

Local offices in Dakota

We have not checked Dakota on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Dakota

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Winona County

Dakota is in Winona County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Winona County Health & Human Services

  202 W Third Street, Winona, MN 55987

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help applying for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Apply online
  • Public health and WICContact the county about WIC, immunizations, maternal and child health, and other public health services.
  • Mental health and substance use referralsAsk the county about adult mental health case management or substance use treatment referrals.
  • Child supportGet help with child support questions and services.
  Call 507-457-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  1756 Kraemer Drive, Suite 100, Winona, MN 55987

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing in Winona.
  Call 507-454-3665DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winonahra.org

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, bills, childcare, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Winona County Law Library

  Winona County Courthouse, 171 W Third Street, Winona, MN 55987

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the law library’s legal information and research resources.
  Call 507-457-6350DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging

  421 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 201, Rochester, MN 55902

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsGet connected with services and support for older adults, caregivers, and family members.
  Call 507-288-6944DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaarochestermn.org

• Veterans · County office

  Winona County Veterans Services Office

  225 W Second Street, Winona, MN 55987

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal and state veterans benefits and health care.
  Call 507-457-6455DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winonacounty.gov

Everything in Winona 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