Traverse County

Local offices in Traverse County

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

• 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.
  Call 320-422-7777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wphsmn.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 · 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
  Call 320-763-6018DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.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
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  109 S Minnesota Street, Warren, MN 56762

  Help here

  • Older adult services and referralsFind information and connections to services for older adults in Grant County.
  Call 218-745-6733DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 320-422-7726DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on traversecountymn.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.
  Call 320-563-0872DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on traversecountymn.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.
  Call 218-739-5286DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on viking.lib.mn.us

Traverse County, Minnesota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Traverse County

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

Cities and towns in Traverse County

• Browns Valleynot checked yet
• Dumontnot checked yet
• Tintahnot checked yet
• Wheaton

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