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General Assistance - GA - Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

201 South 3rd Avenue West, Virginia, MN 55792

Eligibility

Residents of Saint Louis County. Individuals must meet income and asset limits listed below. Also, individuals must be unable to work enough to support themselves because they: - Are a displaced homemaker who is a full-time student - Are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or waiting on an SSDI or SSI appeal - Are determined to be unemployable by a vocational specialist and the county - Are doing court-ordered services that prevent them from working at least four hours a day - Are ill or have a disability (permanent or temporary) - Are in a mental, physical, or drug rehabilitation facility - Are over age 18, attending high school, and English isn't their first language or are under age 18 and not living with their family - Are over age 55 and can't get a job because of their age - Are taking care of someone with a disability or illness - Have a drug or alcohol dependency - Have a learning disability

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address photo ID proof of household income verification of assets

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)262-6000

Voice - Intake Hibbing

(218)471-7137

Voice - Intake Virginia

(218)365-8220

Voice - Intake Ely

(218)726-2101

Voice - Intake Duluth

https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/economic-services-supports/apply-for-cash-food-assistance#6302886-general-assistance-ga
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

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

Service area

Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is: - $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services - $350 for a person living in the community - Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of this People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

Last Assured

09/30/2025

Providing organization

Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Saint Louis County