Wheaton
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Local offices in Wheaton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Wheaton City Hall
104 9th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall about water, sewer, and garbage service, utility forms, and billing questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwheaton.com
Library · City office
Wheaton Community Library
901 1st Avenue North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library to use its collection and ask about library services.
- Community room reservationsAsk the library about reserving its community meeting room.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwheaton.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wheaton Senior Center
1007 Broadway, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can ask about weekday group meals and meal takeout at this site.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nsiseniornutrition.com
State office · State office
Minnesota Driver License Examinations at Traverse County Courthouse
702 2nd Avenue North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Driver license examinationsCheck the county schedule for driver license examination sessions held in the courthouse meeting room.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.traverse.mn.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Traverse County
Wheaton is in Traverse County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
Western Prairie Human Services, Wheaton Office
202 8th Street N, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Financial and family supportAsk about cash, food, health care, child care, housing, and child support services.
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the office for help finding mental health or substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wphsmn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Horizon Public Health, Wheaton Office
202 8th Street N, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Public health and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Services for older adults and people with disabilitiesRequest an assessment to learn what long-term supports may fit your needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Traverse County Emergency Management
708 3rd Ave. N, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Disaster readiness and recoveryGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on traversecountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Traverse County Veterans Service Office
702 2nd Ave. N, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and obtaining military discharge records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on traversecountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Traverse County Law Library
Traverse County Courthouse, 702 2nd Avenue, Wheaton, MN 56296
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal materials and self-help resources at the courthouse law library.
- Court self-help workstationUse the courthouse workstation to find court information and access forms and self-help tools.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Viking Library System
1915 Fir Avenue West, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Regional library servicesFind books, digital materials, interlibrary loans, and bookmobile service across the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on viking.lib.mn.us
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988