Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.??
Categories
Last assured
09/12/2025
Physical Address
118 North Main Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Application process
- Call for appointment; walk in - Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov
Required documents
Proof of emergency; application/registration form; birth certificate; drivers license; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; state ID
Eligibility
Low income adults who are residents of Otter Tail County
Service area
Otter Tail County, MN
Agency info
Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, and case management