Hancock

Local offices in Hancock

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Hancock City Hall

  662 6th St, Hancock, MN 56244

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall with city questions or to view and pay your city bill.Apply online
  Call 320-392-5285DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhancockmn.com

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 any time for free help finding local services and resources.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Library · City office

  Hancock Public Library

  662 6th St, Hancock, MN 56244

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse free internet and computers, borrow books and other media, or get copies.
  Call 320-392-5666DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhancockmn.com

City of Hancock, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hancock

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

Offices for all of Stevens County

Hancock is in Stevens County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Stevens County Human Services

  400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 104, Morris, MN 56267

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food, cash, health care, long-term care, or child care assistance.Apply online
  • Mental health and substance use supportGet help finding county mental health and substance use services.
  • Child supportGet help setting up or enforcing a child support order.
  Call 320-208-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Stevens County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  100 South Columbia Avenue, Grandview Apartments, Morris, MN 56267

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the authority about housing programs and help with housing needs.
  Call 320-208-6559DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Horizon Public Health, Morris Office

  10 East Highway 28, Morris, MN 56267

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and referrals for Stevens County.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 320-763-6018DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Stevens County District Court

  400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 307, Morris, MN 56267

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and information for representing yourself in court.Read more
  Call 320-349-7010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 218-745-6733Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Stevens County Veterans Service Office

  400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 101, Morris, MN 56267

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 320-208-6555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.gov

Everything in Stevens 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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