Rock County
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Local offices in Rock County
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Human services · Regional office
Southwest Health and Human Services, Rock County Office
2 Roundwind Rd, Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Human and social servicesGet help with financial assistance, child support, and other family and social services.
- Public healthGet public health information, screenings, and clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swhhsmn.gov
Veterans · County office
Rock County Veterans Service Office
Rock County Courthouse, 204 E. Brown St., Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · County office
Rock County Community Library
201 W Main St, Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rockcountycommunitylibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Rock County Law Library
Rock County Courthouse, 204 E. Brown St., Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse legal reference materials to research laws and court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Rock County District Court
204 E. Brown St., Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Court information and assistanceContact court administration about civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Housing authority · City office
Luverne Housing and Redevelopment Authority
216 N. McKenzie St., Luverne, MN 56156
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet income and other eligibility rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on luvernehra.com
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
United Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Community action servicesFind help with food assistance, housing stability, utility weatherization, and transportation in Rock County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedcapmn.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
Rock County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Rock 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