Dodge County
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Local offices in Dodge County
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Human services · County office
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, Dodge Site
22 6th Street East, Department 401, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Income and food assistanceApply for cash, food, and health care assistance through the county human services agency.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the agency for mental health and substance use services.
- Disability and senior servicesAsk about disability services, assessments, and support for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnprairie.gov
Public health · County office
Dodge County Public Health
42 East Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and information about immunization clinics.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Dodge County Veteran Services
22 6th Street East, Department 121, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Veteran benefits and supportGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and arranging county transportation to VA hospital visits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dodge County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseFind disaster preparation information and county emergency alerts, and learn how the county coordinates disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dodgecountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dodge County Law Library
22 East 6th Street, Department 12, Mantorville, MN 55955
Help here
- Legal information and self-help materialsUse legal research tools and find Minnesota law and court self-help materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Kasson
504 South Mantorville Avenue, Suite 4, Kasson, MN 55944
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging information and referralsGet connected to local programs and support for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Semcac Dodge County
105 South Mantorville Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944
Help here
- Food shelfGet food support from the Dodge County food shelf.Read more
- Energy assistanceApply for help with heating bills and, in some cases, furnace repair or replacement.Read more
- Housing and homelessness supportAsk about housing help and short-term support if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semcac.org
Dodge County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Dodge 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