Montrose
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Local offices in Montrose
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Montrose City Hall
311 Buffalo Avenue South, Montrose, MN 55363
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and local information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montrose-mn.com
Utilities · City office
Montrose Utility Billing
311 Buffalo Avenue South, Montrose, MN 55363
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the city to ask about water and sewer service or your utility bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montrose-mn.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Montrose Community Center
200 Center Avenue South, Montrose, MN 55363
Help here
- Community center facilityResidents can contact the city about using the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montrose-mn.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Montrose Senior Center
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can find social, learning, wellness, and food support programs here.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montroseseniorcenter.org
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 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wright County
Montrose is in Wright County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wright County Health & Human Services
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Social services and financial assistanceContact the county for food, medical, child care, and cash assistance, or help finding social services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.Read more
- Behavioral healthContact the county for behavioral health and chemical health intake services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Wright County Public Health
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, referrals, and help with family planning and health concerns.
- Car seat safetyEligible families can ask about free car seats, and any Wright County family can request a car seat safety check.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Wright County Veteran Services
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Wright County Law Library
3700 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 012, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Law library and legal clinicUse legal materials and court forms, or call to ask about the free legal clinic for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Wright County Community Action
130 Division Street West, Maple Lake, MN 55358
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about housing, food, energy assistance, and other community programs for people with low incomes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wccaweb.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Wright County Community Action WIC
130 Division Street West, Maple Lake, MN 55358
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition education, food support, breastfeeding information, and referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wccaweb.com
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