Nobles County
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Local offices in Nobles County
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Human services · County office
Nobles County Community Services
318 9th St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Human and family servicesApply for county programs and get help with food, income, disability, family, and child support needs.
- Behavioral health case managementGet help connecting to services for mental health needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nobles.mn.us
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free referrals to food, housing, health care, and other local help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Housing help · City office
Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
819 10th Street, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based apartments and other affordable housing in Worthington.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worthingtonhra.com
Public health · County office
Nobles County Public Health
318 9th St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family health support, health information, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nobles.mn.us
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Nobles County Veteran Services
315 Tenth St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nobles.mn.us
Emergency help · County office
Nobles County Emergency Management
315 Tenth St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and assistance informationGet local information about preparing for disasters and county emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.nobles.mn.us
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Worthington
318 9th St, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Career counseling and job search helpGet career guidance and help finding a job.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · County office
Nobles County Library
407 12th Street, Worthington, MN 56187
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library information services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Nobles 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
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
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council
1106 3rd Ave, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187-2475
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Nobles 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988