Koochiching County
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Local offices in Koochiching County
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Human services · County office
Koochiching County Public Health & Human Services
1000 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Financial and family assistanceApply for food, child care, emergency, and other financial assistance.Apply online
- Social servicesGet help with mental health, adult and child protection, and other social services.
- Public health servicesGet public health information, referrals, and health services for children and families.
- Child supportGet help with establishing and changing child support orders and collecting payments.
- WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a young child.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on koochiching.gov
Emergency help · County office
Koochiching County Emergency Management Division
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessFind information about preparing for disasters and county emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on koochiching.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
KOOTASCA Community Action, Koochiching County office
900 5th Street, Suite 304, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Energy assistanceApply for help paying home energy bills and for eligible heating system repairs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kootasca.org
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding aging services and local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in International Falls
401 4th Street, Suite 100, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Job search assistanceGet help with resumes, interviews, job searches, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
State office · State office
Falls License Bureau
1225 Third Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingApply for driver's licenses, identification cards, and vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fallsdmv.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Koochiching County Law Library
Koochiching County Courthouse, 715 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649
Help here
- Law libraryUse legal reference materials at the county law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Koochiching 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