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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
https://www.co.winona.mn.us/257/Human-Services
[email protected]

Languages

English, Korean, Hmong, American Sign Language, Somali, Spanish, French, Thai, Laotian

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

Description

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

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.