General Assistance - Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

206 8th Avenue SE, Suite 200, Baudette, MN 56623

Eligibility

Primarily serves Lake of the Woods County Most applicants and recipients are required to apply for benefits from federally funded disability programs for which they may qualify, such as Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. In addition, the person or couple must have income and resources less than program limits.

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)634-2642

Voice

https://www.co.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us/social-services/financial-assistance/

[email protected]

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Contact your county social services department Call or walk in

Service area

Lake Of The Woods County, MN
Baudette, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

The General Assistance (GA) Program provides single adults and childless couples with monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits. GA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) or the Medical Assistance (MA) programs and Food Support.

Last Assured

09/25/2025

What's Here

General Relief Appeals/Complaints General Relief Applications

Providing organization

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

Provides social services for people in Lake Of The Woods County