Turtle River

Local offices in Turtle River

We have not checked Turtle River on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Turtle River

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

Offices for all of Beltrami County

Turtle River is in Beltrami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Beltrami County Health & Human Services

  616 America Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and health coverageApply for food, cash, child care, emergency, and health care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services for parents and children.Read more
  • Social servicesGet help with child and family services, adult services, and protection concerns.
  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet referrals, case management, and help coordinating mental health or substance use treatment.Read more
  Call 218-333-8300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Beltrami County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  1320 Neilson Ave. SE, Bemidji, MN 56619

  Help here

  • Homebuyer assistanceAsk about help with down payments and closing costs for eligible Beltrami County homebuyers.Apply online
  Call 218-333-6542DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Beltrami County Public Health

  616 America Ave. NW, Suite 130, Bemidji, MN 56601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family health visits, clinic services, and other public health support.
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 218-333-8140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Beltrami County Court Self-Help Clinic

  600 Minnesota Ave. NW, Suite 108, Bemidji, MN 56601

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-helpGet free help with court forms for civil cases at the monthly self-help clinic.
  Call 877-696-6529DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.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.
  Call 218-745-6733Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Beltrami County Veteran Services

  616 America Ave. NW, Suite 140, Bemidji, MN 56601

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.Read more
  Call 218-333-4178DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Beltrami 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