Anoka County
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Local offices in Anoka County
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Human services · County office
Anoka County Economic Assistance
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 4200, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Food, cash, and housing assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, emergency help, or housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Anoka County WIC Clinic, Blaine
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 2100, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition support, and health care referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Anoka County Child Support
1201 89th Ave NE, 4th Floor, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support, changing an order, or establishing parentage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Affordable housing and redevelopmentFind information about housing assistance and affordable housing programs the authority provides in its service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
2100 3rd Ave, Suite 600, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health nursing, health education, immunization information, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Anoka County Community Social Services & Behavioral Health
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Social and behavioral health servicesGet information, referrals, and support for mental health, substance use, disability, aging, and family needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Anoka County Law Library
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite E130, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Legal information and referenceGet help finding legal information, court forms, and other legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Tenth Judicial District Self-Help Center, Anoka County
Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave., Room C210, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople representing themselves can get court forms, process information, and help preparing for court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
3001 Broadway St. NE, Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Help here
- Aging services and connectionsOlder adults and caregivers can find regional aging services and resources through Minnesota Aging Pathways.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaging.org
Veterans · County office
Anoka County Veteran Services
2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Veteran and dependent benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Anoka County Emergency Management
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information and resources to prepare for emergencies and learn about county response efforts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Anoka County Job Training Center, CareerForce
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 2300, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Employment and job training helpJob seekers can get employment and training services, including help for unemployed or underemployed adults and young people.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
State office
CareerForce Blaine
1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 2200, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Dislocated worker and adult employment programsGet information about employment and training programs for unemployed and working adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · County office
Anoka County Library
Help here
- Library materials and informationGet a library card to borrow books and other materials and use library information services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Anoka County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Anoka County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc.
1201 89th Ave NE Ste 345, Blaine, MN 55434-3373
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Anoka 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988