St. James
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Local offices in St. James
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Utilities · City office
St. James City Hall and Public Utilities
1205 6th Avenue South, St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- City servicesGet help with city services, forms, and local government questions.
- Utility billing and payment arrangementsPay utility bills, start or stop service, ask about your account, or request a payment arrangement.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.stjames.mn.us
Library · County office
Watonwan County Library, St. James
125 5th Street South, St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on watonwancountylibrary.com
Older adults · City office
St. James Community Building
505 1st Avenue South, St. James, MN 56081
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Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.stjames.mn.us
Housing authority · City office
St. James Housing and Redevelopment Authority
415 Armstrong Boulevard North, St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing if your household meets the income and eligibility rules.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stjamesmnhousing.com
Local office · State office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
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- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 any time for free help finding local services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Watonwan County
St. James is in Watonwan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Watonwan County Human Services
715 2nd Ave. S., St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Financial assistance and food supportAsk about county financial assistance and food benefits.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
- Public health and WICGet public health services or ask about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
- Social servicesAsk about county social services, including adult and children’s services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watonwancountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Watonwan County Veterans Service Office
108 8th St. S., Suite 3, St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watonwancountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Watonwan County Emergency Management
710 2nd Ave. S., St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county information and guidance for preparing for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watonwancountymn.gov
Library · County office
Watonwan County Library
125 Fifth St. S., St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow materials and access library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on watonwancountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Watonwan County Law Library
Watonwan County Courthouse, 710 2nd Ave. S., St. James, MN 56081
Help here
- Legal research resourcesAccess legal research materials at the county law library.
- Self-help court resourcesUse courthouse self-help workstations to find court information and print forms.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.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
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