Askov

Local offices in Askov

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Nonprofits that serve Askov

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Offices for all of Pine County

Askov is in Pine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Pine County Health and Human Services

  635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 220, Pine City, MN 55063

  Help here

  • Social and financial assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, health care, and other assistance programs.Read more
  • Behavioral health servicesGet help finding mental health services, case management, and crisis support.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food support and nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.Read more
  Call 320-591-1570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecountymn.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  Hillside Court Apartments, 905 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063

  Help here

  • Income-based housingApply for income-based rental housing for eligible households.
  Call 320-629-6301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecitymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Pine County Public Health

  635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 220, Pine City, MN 55063

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health programs and services for residents.
  Call 320-216-4109DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecountymn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  George E. Sausen Memorial Law Library

  Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 300, Pine City, MN 55063

  Help here

  • Legal research materialsUse legal research materials and self-help resources at the county law library.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Tenth Judicial District Self-Help Center

  Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information and resources about court matters when you do not have a lawyer.
  Call 763-760-6699DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 320-253-9349Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org

Everything in Pine 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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