Waseca County
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Local offices in Waseca County
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Human services · Regional office
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, Waseca Office
1000 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Human services and benefitsGet help with health care coverage, food and income assistance, child support, family services, disability services, mental health, and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnprairie.gov
Public health · County office
Waseca County Public Health
1000 Elm Avenue West, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department about health concerns, health education, referrals, and public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecacounty.gov
Public health · County office
Waseca County WIC
1000 Elm Avenue West, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecacounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Waseca County Veteran Services
307 North State Street, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Waseca County Emergency Management
122 3rd Avenue NW, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for local emergencies and county response efforts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecacounty.gov
State office · County office
Waseca County License Bureau
300 North State Street, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and identification services, vehicle registration, and title transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecacounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System
408 North State Street, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wasecalesueurlibraries.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
Minnesota Valley Action Council, Waseca County Office
108 10th Avenue SE, Waseca, MN 56093
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the county office to ask about local assistance programs and available support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnvac.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
Waseca County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Waseca 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