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
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
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
Providing organization
Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services
Provides social services for people in Lake Of The Woods County