Wadena County
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Local offices in Wadena County
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Human services · County office
Wadena County Human Services
124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and other financial support through the county.Apply onlineRead more
- Medical assistanceGet help with Medical Assistance and other health care cost programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
- Child supportGet help establishing or receiving child support and medical support.
- Mental health and substance use supportGet referrals and county services for mental health or substance use needs.
- Disability and older adult servicesAsk about case management, in-home support, and services for people with disabilities or older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Wadena County Public Health
22 Dayton Avenue SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health information, health programs, and immunization services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Wadena Housing and Redevelopment Authority
222 2nd Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and applying for a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenahousing.org
Veterans · County office
Wadena County Veterans Services
221 Harry Rich Drive, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding benefits and completing applications for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wadena County Emergency Management
415 Jefferson Street S, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about emergency warnings and preparing for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Wadena
124 1st Street SE, Suite 2, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Job search assistanceGet help with resumes, interviews, job searches, and finding employment opportunities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Kitchigami Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources and programs through the regional system serving Beltrami County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on krls.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wadena County District Court
415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryUse courthouse self-help resources and the law library to find court forms and legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to programs and information for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership
311 Jefferson Street N, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Community action programsContact the local office to ask about energy assistance and other programs for households in need.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahube.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Wadena County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Wadena 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
- 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