Ghent

Local offices in Ghent

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

Nonprofits that serve Ghent

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

Offices for all of Lyon County

Ghent is in Lyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Southwest Health and Human Services - Human Services

  607 West Main St., Suite 100, Marshall, MN 56258

  Help here

  • Financial and social servicesAsk about financial assistance, social services, and support for children and adults.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
  Call 507-537-6747DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest Health and Human Services WIC Clinic

  607 West Main St., Suite 200, Marshall, MN 56258

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 507-537-6713DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swmhhs.com

• 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 · Regional office

  Southwest Health and Human Services - Public Health

  607 West Main St., Suite 200, Marshall, MN 56258

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact Public Health for health information, services, and referrals.
  Call 507-537-6713DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Western Mental Health Center - Marshall

  1212 E College Dr., Marshall, MN 56258

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careContact the center to arrange mental health or substance use care.
  Call 507-532-3236DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Joint Lyon-Lincoln County Law Library

  607 West Main St., Lyon County Courthouse, Marshall, MN 56258

  Help here

  • Law library accessUse the law library to find legal information and research materials.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lyon 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