Twin Lakes

Local offices in Twin Lakes

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

Nonprofits that serve Twin Lakes

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

Offices for all of Freeborn County

Twin Lakes is in Freeborn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Freeborn County Human Services

  203 Clark St W, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • Financial and food assistanceApply for food, cash, emergency, and child care assistance through the county.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with questions about your child support case.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county to ask about mental health or substance use services.
  Call 507-377-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Freeborn County WIC

  411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportGet WIC nutrition support and schedule an in-person or phone appointment.
  Call 507-377-5289DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Freeborn County Public Health

  411 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and immunizationsGet information about immunizations and public health services for county residents.
  Call 507-377-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Freeborn County Veteran's Services

  411 Broadway S, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 507-377-5184DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Freeborn County Emergency Management

  411 Broadway S, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for and respond to emergencies affecting the county.
  Call 507-377-5205DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Albert Lea

  2200 Riverland Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet job search help, career counseling, and employment services at the Albert Lea center.
  Call 507-821-1010DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Freeborn 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