General Assistance - GA - Douglas County Health and Human Services
809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
Voice
- Call; email; fax; mail applications to 809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308 - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - Walk in to pick up an application or drop off applications
Douglas County, MN
Description
Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is: - $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services - $350 for a person living in the community - Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of this People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
Last assured
03/05/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Douglas County Health and Human Services
The county human services providing services for foster care licensing, adult mental health, substance use services, senior and veteran services, children and families, economic assistance programs, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
