Claremont

Local offices in Claremont

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

Nonprofits that serve Claremont

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

Offices for all of Dodge County

Claremont is in Dodge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, Dodge Site

  22 6th Street East, Department 401, Mantorville, MN 55955

  Help here

  • Income and food assistanceApply for cash, food, and health care assistance through the county human services agency.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the agency for mental health and substance use services.
  • Disability and senior servicesAsk about disability services, assessments, and support for older adults.
  Call 507-923-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dodge County Public Health

  42 East Main Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and information about immunization clinics.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 507-635-6150DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dodge County Law Library

  22 East 6th Street, Department 12, Mantorville, MN 55955

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help materialsUse legal research tools and find Minnesota law and court self-help materials.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging information and referralsGet connected to local programs and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 507-288-6944Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dodge County Veteran Services

  22 6th Street East, Department 121, Mantorville, MN 55955

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits and supportGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and arranging county transportation to VA hospital visits.
  Call 507-635-6140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dodge County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseFind disaster preparation information and county emergency alerts, and learn how the county coordinates disaster response.
  Call 507-635-6132Website

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

Everything in Dodge 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