Detroit Lakes
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Local offices in Detroit Lakes
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Detroit Lakes Senior Center at the Holmes Theatre
801 Oak Grove Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesJoin other older adults for a meal and community activities at the Senior Center.
- Meals on WheelsCall to ask about having meals delivered to your home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlccc.org
Housing help · City office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Detroit Lakes
1111 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherContact the Housing Authority to ask about applying for a housing voucher.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Utilities · City office
Detroit Lakes Public Utilities
1025 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Electric, water, and sewer service and billingStart or manage city electric, water, and sewer service, and pay your utility bill.
- Utility bill assistance informationAsk the city about payment arrangements and where to seek help with energy bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdetroitlakes.com
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center
826 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Recreation and aquatic programsUse the fitness, swimming, sports, and recreation facilities and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlccc.org
Local office · City office
Detroit Lakes City Administration
1025 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Administration with questions about city services, public records, or city forms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdetroitlakes.com
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Detroit Lakes
803 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
State office
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Exam Station
1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Driver license exams and identificationVisit the exam station for driver license exams and to apply for an enhanced or REAL ID license.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dvs.dps.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Detroit Lakes Public Library
1000 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and get help with research and technology.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on larl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Detroit Lakes
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Justice North
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
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership
1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2722
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Becker County
Detroit Lakes is in Becker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Becker County Human Services
712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Benefits and financial helpApply for food, cash, health care, emergency, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Social and family servicesGet help with child and adult protection, family support, and referrals to community services.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckercountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Becker County Public Health and WIC
712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
- Family health programsGet information about child health checks, early childhood screening, and other family health programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckercountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Becker County Housing Authority
119 Graystone Plaza, Suite 100, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckercountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Becker County Law Library
915 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and self-help materials for Minnesota court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckercountymn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
109 South Minnesota Street, Warren, MN 56762
Help here
- Aging services and supportConnect with services and support that help older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Becker County Veterans Service Office
915 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckercountymn.gov
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.
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