Ramsey County
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Local offices in Ramsey County
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Human services · County office
Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services
121 7th Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Financial assistanceGet help applying for emergency, cash, food, child care, and health care assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help finding health resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health WIC
1075 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Services
402 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Help here
- Adult mental health supportGet mental health crisis help and connect with adult behavioral health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Ramsey County Veterans Services
90 Plato Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Ramsey County Child Support Services
121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and related questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.ramseycounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and local disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Library · County office
Ramsey County Library
4560 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help with information needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rclreads.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Ramsey County Family Court Self-Help Service Center
25 West 7th Street, First Floor, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Help here
- Family court self-helpGet information and help with family court forms and procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in St. Paul
121 7th Place East, Suite 2300, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and unemployment questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet connected to services and resources for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaging.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
450 Syndicate Street North, Suite 370, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Help here
- Community action programsGet help with energy costs, weatherization, housing, and other support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caprw.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to find local health and human services, including food, housing, and legal help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Ramsey County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Ramsey 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
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 651-291-0211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988