Nicollet County
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Local offices in Nicollet County
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Human services · County office
Nicollet County Health and Human Services
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Financial and social servicesGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and housing support programs.Apply online
- Public healthFind county programs for family health, prevention, nutrition, and community health.
- Child supportGet help with child support services, payments, and support orders.
- Behavioral healthContact county staff about behavioral health case management and support.
- Housing supportAsk about county housing support for eligible low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Nicollet County Veterans Services
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and referrals to other support programs.
- VA transportationArrange county van transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Nicollet County WIC
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for a child under age five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Nicollet County District Court self-help workstation
501 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Court self-help workstationUse courthouse computers and phone support to find court information and complete court forms.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
State office · State office
Nicollet County Driver and ID Services
501 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Minnesota driver license or identification card in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Minnesota Valley Action Council, Nicollet County Office
St. Peter Community Center, 600 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Community resource helpTalk with staff to find help with family needs, education, jobs, health, food, and clothing.Read more
- Energy assistanceApply for help paying heating costs and handling some no-heat or shutoff emergencies.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnvac.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
Nicollet County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Nicollet 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