Housing Support - Western Prairie Human Services
Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.
Categories
Last assured
09/11/2025
Physical Address
211 Minnesota Avenue East, Glenwood, MN 56334
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
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Voice
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Fax
(320)634-0164
Fax
(320)634-0164
Website
https://www.wphsmn.gov/
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person - Call
Fee
Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
Residents of Grant and Pope County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income - SSI program or General Assistance - GA program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, the program serves: - Individuals younger than age 65 who have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment, or chemical dependency. - Older adults ages 65 and older
Service area
Grant County, MN
Pope County, MN
Agency info
Western Prairie Human Services
A person-centered agency that partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities throughout Pope and Grant Counties.