Cohasset

Local offices in Cohasset

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Cohasset Public Utilities

  305 NW 1st Avenue, Cohasset, MN 55721

  Help here

  • Utility billing and paymentsPay your city utility bill or contact the city for help with payment options.Apply online
  Call 218-328-6225DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cohasset-mn.com

• Local office · City office

  Cohasset City Hall

  305 NW 1st Avenue, Cohasset, MN 55721

  Help here

  • City services and public recordsContact City Hall for city services, elections, and public records.
  Call 218-328-6225DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cohasset-mn.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Cohasset Community Center

  305 NW 1st Avenue, Cohasset, MN 55721

  Help here

  • Community space rentalResidents can ask the city about renting the community center for gatherings and events.
  Call 218-328-6225DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cohasset-mn.com

City of Cohasset, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cohasset

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Itasca County

Cohasset is in Itasca County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Itasca County WIC Program

  1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with food and nutrition support.
  Call 218-327-6705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  1115 NW 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

  Help here

  • Public housingEligible residents can apply for affordable public housing in Itasca County.Read more
  • Rental assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible households apply for rental assistance programs.Read more
  Call 218-326-7978DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Itasca County Health and Human Services

  1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

  Help here

  • Health and human servicesContact the county for help with health, family, financial assistance, mental health, and child support services.
  Call 218-327-2941DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Itasca County Public Health Division

  1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe county offers immunizations, health education, and other public health services.
  Call 218-327-2941DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Itasca County Law Library

  123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

  Help here

  • Court and legal informationResidents can use the courthouse law library and find information about court and legal resources.
  Call 218-327-2870DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging

  221 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding aging services and local support.
  Call 218-722-5545DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Itasca 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