New Brighton
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Local offices in New Brighton
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Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
803 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater billsGet help with city utility bills, payments, and starting or ending service.Apply online
- Utility bill financial assistanceEligible low-income homeowners may apply for limited help with water and sewer charges.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newbrightonmn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th Street NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Help here
- Community and senior activitiesResidents can find city recreation programs, including activities for adults and seniors.
- Free food bagsFamilies can pick up a free food bag at the center while supplies last.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newbrightonmn.gov
State office · City office
New Brighton License Bureau
803 Old Highway 8 NW, Lower Level, New Brighton, MN 55112
Help here
- Driver's licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Minnesota driver's license or state ID, including a REAL ID.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newbrightonmn.gov
Library · County office
Ramsey County Library - New Brighton
400 10th Street NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rclreads.org
Local office · City office
New Brighton City Hall
803 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall with general questions about city services and local government.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newbrightonmn.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Brighton
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
Southern Minnesota Regional 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
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
450 Syndicate St N Ste 35, Saint Paul, MN 55104-4196
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ramsey County
New Brighton is in Ramsey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services
121 7th Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Financial assistanceGet help applying for emergency, cash, food, child care, and health care assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health WIC
1075 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Ramsey County Child Support Services
121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and related questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod.ramseycounty.us
Public health · County office
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help finding health resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Services
402 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Help here
- Adult mental health supportGet mental health crisis help and connect with adult behavioral health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountymn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to find local health and human services, including food, housing, and legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
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
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