Hennepin County

Local offices in Hennepin County

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

• Human services · County office

  Hennepin County Human Services

  300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487

  Help here

  • Economic supportApply for food, cash, and health care benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
  • Senior and disability servicesFind county support to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their communities.Read more
  Call 612-348-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hennepin County WIC

  2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 612-348-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Hennepin County Child Support Services

  300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support and parentage orders.Apply online
  Call 612-348-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and redevelopmentLearn about county housing and redevelopment work and available housing resources.
  Website

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Public health · County office

  Hennepin County Public Health

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  • Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinic services, and help staying healthy.
  Call 612-343-8900Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Hennepin County Behavioral Health Center

  Help here

  • Walk-in behavioral health supportGet walk-in help with behavioral health needs and connections to care.
  Call 612-879-3115Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hennepin County Law Library

  C-2451 Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal materials and library services to research a legal issue.
  Call 612-348-3022DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Trellis, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

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  • Aging and caregiver supportFind aging services and support for older adults and caregivers in Hennepin County.Read more
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hennepin County Veterans Services

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportA county representative can help veterans and their families access benefits and other support.
  Call 612-348-3300Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hennepin County Emergency Management

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  • Emergency preparednessGet information to help your household prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerForce in Brooklyn Center

  7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
  Call 763-279-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Hennepin County Library

  12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, learning resources, and library programs.
  Call 612-543-8500DirectionsWebsite

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

Hennepin County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hennepin County

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

Cities and towns in Hennepin County

• Bloomington
• Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Park
• Champlin
• Corcoran
• Crystal
• Dayton
• Deephaven
• Eden Prairie
• Edina
• Excelsior
• Golden Valley
• Greenfield
• Greenwood
• Hopkins
• Independence
• Long Lake
• Lorettonot checked yet
• Maple Grove
• Maple Plain
• Medicine Lake
• Medina
• Minneapolis
• Minnetonka
• Minnetrista
• Mound
• New Hope
• Orono
• Osseo
• Plymouth
• Richfield
• Robbinsdale
• Rogers
• Shorewood
• Spring Park
• St. Anthony
• St. Bonifacius
• St. Louis Park
• Tonka Bay
• Village of Minnetonka Beachnot checked yet
• Wayzata
• Woodlandnot checked yet

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