Murray County
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Local offices in Murray County
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Human services · Regional office
Southwest Health and Human Services, Murray County Office
3001 Maple Road, Suite 100, Slayton, MN 56172
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- Public benefits and family servicesContact the county office to apply for public assistance and get help with family or social service needs.Read more
- WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swmhhs.com
Veterans · County office
Murray County Veterans Service Office
2500 28th Street, Slayton, MN 56172
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families apply for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Murray County Emergency Management
2848 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, MN 56172
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- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office helps residents and local agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Murray County Law Library
2500 28th Street, Slayton, MN 56172
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal research materials, self-help guides, court forms, and other legal resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Plum Creek Library System
290 South Lake Street, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the system to find library materials and arrange delivery to a local member library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on plumcreeklibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 North Broad Street, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
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- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with information, resources, and help with Medicare and other health insurance forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council
1106 3rd Avenue, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Community action assistanceThe agency helps eligible residents with needs such as energy bills, housing, early learning, and family support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smoc.us
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Murray 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
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988