Minnesota

the state agency behind affordable rentals, down payment help, and homeowner assistance; start here to find income-based housing and homebuyer programs. Call 651-296-7608 or 1-800-657-3769.

state-funded help through local agencies to stop an eviction or keep you out of a shelter, covering things like back rent, deposits, and moving costs.

free legal advice for Minnesota renters facing eviction, repairs, deposit disputes, or unsafe conditions. Call the tenant hotline at 612-728-5767 (or 1-866-866-3546 outside the metro).

free, trusted counseling if you are behind on your mortgage or facing foreclosure, plus help buying your first home. Call 651-659-9336.

Minnesota's cash and food assistance for families with children who have low income; helps cover basics while you work toward stability. Apply online at MNbenefits.

one online application (about 20 minutes) for cash help, food support, emergency assistance, childcare, and more; the fastest way to start most Minnesota benefits.

monthly cash for adults without children who can't work, plus one-time Emergency Assistance/EGA for a crisis like an eviction notice or shut-off. Ask your county human services office or apply through MNbenefits.

find your local Community Action Agency, which offers emergency help with rent, utilities, transportation, and other urgent needs. Use the map to reach the office for your county.

emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and household needs across Minnesota; call 211 or your local corps to ask what's available.

Minnesota law requires hospitals to offer charity care and limits aggressive collections; this Attorney General guide explains your rights and how to ask for financial assistance.

file a complaint or get help if a hospital or collector is treating you unfairly. Call 651-296-3353 or 1-800-657-3787.

helps uninsured and underinsured Minnesotans enroll in coverage and connect to low-cost care so medical bills don't pile up. Call 651-489-2273.

the state's LIHEAP program; helps pay heating bills and fix emergencies like a broken furnace or a shut-off for income-eligible households. Apply at the EAP portal or call 1-800-657-3710.

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Minnesota law that protects your heat from being disconnected in winter (Oct 1–Apr 30) if you set up a payment plan; call your utility right away to enroll.

emergency help with heating bills and fuel (including propane and wood) when other programs run out; call 211 or your local Salvation Army.

free home energy upgrades like insulation and furnace repair to lower your bills, run through local Community Action Agencies.

monthly grocery money (formerly food stamps) for people with low income; apply quickly online at MNbenefits.

• MNbenefits

free, friendly help finding food shelves near you and applying for SNAP; call 1-888-711-1151. Run by Hunger Solutions Minnesota.

one of the state's largest food banks; use their site or call to find a nearby food shelf or free meal program.

free healthy food, breastfeeding support, and nutrition help for pregnant people and kids under 5. Call 1-800-942-4030 to find your local clinic.

Minnesota's Medicaid and low-cost coverage for people with limited income; covers doctor visits, hospital, prescriptions, and more.

Minnesota's official health insurance marketplace and the doorway to free or low-cost coverage; free help from certified assisters. Call 1-855-366-7873.

find a community health center that provides care on a sliding fee scale, whether or not you have insurance.

clinics offering medical, dental, and mental health care to everyone regardless of ability to pay, with sliding-scale fees.

every county has a mobile crisis team you can reach 24/7 for immediate mental health help; find your county's number here. You can also call or text 988.

free, 24/7 support by text with a trained crisis counselor when talking feels like too much.

talk with a trained peer who's been there, for non-emergency emotional support; call or text 651-288-0400 or 1-877-404-3190.

search statewide for openings in substance use treatment and recovery services. For the free state helpline, call 1-833-479-2255.

helps families with low income pay for childcare so you can work or go to school; apply through your county or at MNbenefits.

• MNbenefits

free state tool to find childcare, early childhood, and family support services near you for kids from birth to age 8.

free diapers for families who are struggling; use the site to find a partner distribution site near you.

free early learning, meals, and family support for young children in families with low income; find your local program.

free help finding a job, training, and career counseling at locations across the state; call 651-259-7500.

apply for unemployment benefits if you lost your job through no fault of your own. Apply online or call 651-296-3644 (metro) or 1-877-898-9090.

helps you find rides to work, medical appointments, and services; dial 211 for local transportation options in your area.

the statewide hub for free legal help in Minnesota, with plain-language guides and a tool to find the legal aid office that serves your county.

free civil legal help for people with low income in the Twin Cities and central Minnesota, including eviction defense, benefits, and family law. Call 612-334-5970 or 1-800-292-4150.

free legal help with housing, benefits, and consumer issues across southern and southeastern Minnesota. Call 1-888-575-2954.

free and low-cost immigration legal help for immigrants and refugees statewide. Call 651-641-1011 or 1-800-223-1368.

free legal representation for asylum seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants in crisis. Call 612-341-3302.