Silver Lake
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Local offices in Silver Lake
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Local office · City office
Silver Lake City Hall
308 Main St W, Silver Lake, MN 55381
Help here
- City services and resident concernsVisit or contact the city clerk for city information and help with resident concerns.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsilverlake.org
Utilities · City office
Silver Lake Water and Sewer Utilities
308 Main St W, Silver Lake, MN 55381
Help here
- Water and sewer accounts and billingContact City Hall to start a water or sewer account or get help with a utility question.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsilverlake.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Silver Lake Public Works
205 Main St E, Silver Lake, MN 55381
Help here
- Street, park, water, and sewer maintenanceContact public works with questions about city streets, parks, water, or sewer maintenance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsilverlake.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McLeod County
Silver Lake is in McLeod County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
McLeod County Health and Human Services
520 Chandler Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336
Help here
- Social services and financial assistanceGet help finding or applying for county cash, food, health care, and social services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.Read more
- Behavioral health servicesFind county mental health and chemical dependency services.
- Public healthGet information about county health programs, immunizations, and home visits.Read more
- WIC and nutritionApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleodcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
McLeod County Veteran Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleodcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
McLeod County Law Library
830 11th Street East, Glencoe, MN 55336
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and get help finding information about legal issues.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleodcountymn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Hutchinson
2 Century Avenue SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet free help with job searches, career planning, resumes, interviews, and training options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
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
904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedcapmn.org
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.
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