Emergency General Assistance - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division
202 West Third Street, Winona County Office Building, Winona, MN 55987
Eligibility
Individuals and families who are in an emergency situation and may lose shelter or have a utility shut off who meet the program criteria; serves Winona County
Required documents
Documentation related to the reason for applying, (i.e. foreclosure notice, utility disconnection notice, etc.)
Hours
Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507) 457-6500
Voice
Languages
Korean, American Sign Language, Hmong, French, Somali, English, Laotian, Thai, Spanish
Interpretation services
Language interpreters are available with advance notice.
Application process
Request Emergency General Assistance by mail, phone, or in person
Service area
Winona County, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
- Somali
- Hmong
Program Fees
- No Fee
The Emergency General Assistance program is a short-term, one-time assistance program for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair. This assistance is available to use once a year only. Clients may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance and/or Emergency Medical Assistance.
Last Assured
05/18/2022
What's Here
Moving Expense AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceGeneral ReliefMortgage Payment AssistanceAppliance RepairElectric Service Payment AssistanceUndesignated Temporary Financial AssistanceGeneral Appliance ProvisionRent Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment Assistance
Providing organization
Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division
Winona County Human Services Division provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.