Douglas County
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Local offices in Douglas County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Douglas County Social Services
809 Elm St., Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for food, health care, cash, and child care benefits.
- Child supportGet help with child support and establishing paternity.
- Mental health and substance use supportAsk about county mental health, substance use, and community support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Horizon Public Health WIC, Douglas County
809 Elm St., Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Douglas County
1224 N. Nokomis St., Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing, rental vouchers, and other housing assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountyhra.org
Public health · Regional office
Horizon Public Health, Douglas County office
809 Elm St., Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, health services, and referrals for families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Douglas County Law Library
Douglas County Courthouse, 305 8th Ave. W., Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Legal research and self-help clinicUse legal research materials and public computers, or visit the scheduled self-help clinic for legal guidance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Older adults · County office
Douglas County Senior Services
806 Fillmore St., Suite 1195, Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Older adult information and supportCounty residents age 60 and older can get information, referrals, and help finding services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Douglas County Veteran Services Office
806 Fillmore St., Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Veterans benefits and transportationGet help applying for veterans benefits and arranging rides to VA medical facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Douglas County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Alexandria
303 22nd Ave. W., Suite 107, Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · County office
Douglas County Library
720 Fillmore St., Alexandria, MN 56308
Help here
- Library resourcesVisit the county library to use its public library resources and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountymn.gov
Douglas County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Douglas County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Justice North
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
West Central Minnesota Communities Action
411 Industrial Park Boulevard, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Douglas 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
Talk to a person
- Minnesota 211
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