Aitkin County

Local offices in Aitkin County

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

• Human services · County office

  Aitkin County Health & Human Services

  204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

  Help here

  • Financial assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, child care, housing support, and emergency assistance programs.
  • Social services and behavioral healthGet help with child and adult protection, mental health, substance use, and case management.Read more
  • Child supportGet help with child support for basic expenses, child care, and medical or dental costs.Read more
  Call 218-927-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  215 3rd St SE, Aitkin, MN 56431

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for housing assistance, including housing choice vouchers and rental assistance.
  Call 218-927-2151DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Aitkin County Public Health

  204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, support, referrals, immunizations, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
  Call 218-927-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging

  221 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802

  Help here

  • Aging support and referralsGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 218-722-5545DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Aitkin County Veterans Service Office

  307 2nd St NW, Room 114, Aitkin, MN 56431

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help with veterans benefits, claims, counseling, and military records.
  • Veterans transportationArrange a ride to the Minneapolis or St. Cloud VA Medical Center.
  Call 218-927-7320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  East Central Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet library cards, borrow books and digital materials, and use learning resources.Apply online
  Website

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

Aitkin County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Aitkin County

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

Cities and towns in Aitkin County

• Aitkin
• Hill Citynot checked yet
• McGrathnot checked yet
• McGregornot checked yet
• Palisadenot checked yet
• Tamaracknot 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