Role: county government and office navigation; geography: Redwood County; cost/eligibility: offices and programs have different rules; emergency limit: not an emergency or behavioral-health response. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood County — county-seat and office information
Redwood Falls is the county seat. Use county departments and phone listings to identify the right office, then confirm service jurisdiction, hours, documents, and appointment requirements.
Role: county human services, public health, and office navigation; geography: Redwood County and six-county region; cost/eligibility: confirm the correct program and application rules; emergency limit: use a listed crisis service or 911 for emergencies. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Southwest Health and Human Services — locations and county contacts
Check current county office locations and contact routes before traveling. SWHHS lists Redwood County intake at 1-888-234-1292 during business hours.
Role: community mental-health clinic and outpatient services; geography: Redwood Falls and surrounding service region; cost/eligibility: call about intake, insurance, fees, and current clinic location; emergency limit: use the crisis line or 911 for emergencies. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Western Mental Health Center — Redwood Falls Clinic
The provider lists a Redwood Falls clinic and appointment contacts. Confirm the current address, service fit, appointment availability, and payment options before traveling.
Role: public-housing and local housing-program information; geography: Redwood Falls; cost/eligibility: income limits, rent, openings, and accessibility rules apply—confirm directly; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed placement. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Falls Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The city describes Lakeside Manor and HRA housing policies. Ask about current applications, waitlist, unit accessibility, income rules, and whether a specific household qualifies.
Role: community action, housing, food, energy, and transportation program navigation; geography: Redwood County and nearby counties; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, funding, and documentation rules apply; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter bed or emergency response. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
United Community Action Partnership — Redwood County
UCAP lists local services including housing support, energy assistance, food programs, and transit. Ask which programs currently serve your address and whether funds or appointments are available.
Role: limited emergency shelter assistance and housing planning; geography: UCAP service counties; cost/eligibility: screening, funds, and availability vary; emergency limit: motel assistance is limited and is not a guaranteed shelter bed or same-day placement. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
UCAP emergency shelter and housing navigation
UCAP describes limited motel assistance while a housing plan is developed. Call to check eligibility, current funding, length of assistance, and other safe options.
Role: housing stabilization and program referral; geography: UCAP service counties; cost/eligibility: criteria, funding, and wait times vary—verify before applying; emergency limit: not crisis shelter or an immediate placement guarantee. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
UCAP housing programs
UCAP notes that housing applications and assistance can take weeks or months. Ask about current program timelines, documents, and alternate referrals.
Role: housing-cost assistance screening; geography: check Redwood County service area; cost/eligibility: household criteria and limited funding apply; emergency limit: not a guarantee of rent payment or eviction prevention. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
UCAP rental and mortgage assistance
The program page describes possible rental or mortgage help subject to eligibility and funding. Contact UCAP promptly and ask about deadlines, documents, and other options if funds are unavailable.
Role: civil legal advice and representation for eligible clients; geography: includes Redwood County; cost/eligibility: free help for qualifying low-income people and seniors 60+ after screening; emergency limit: not emergency housing placement or legal representation until accepted. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
SMRLS lists housing, benefits, family, and other civil legal help. Call or apply to confirm eligibility, case scope, deadlines, and whether the issue can be accepted.
Role: local electric-utility billing and assistance navigation; geography: Redwood Falls Public Utilities customers; cost/eligibility: ask about current programs, account rules, and partner funding; emergency limit: not a guarantee of continued service or emergency financial aid. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Falls Public Utilities — payment assistance information
The city directs residents having trouble paying utility bills to seek assistance and lists partner information. Confirm service boundaries, deadlines, and any available energy-assistance application.
Role: municipal electric service billing and customer support; geography: city utility service area only; cost/eligibility: rates, account responsibility, and assistance depend on address and account; emergency limit: not a utility emergency or housing service. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Falls Public Utilities
The city operates a municipal electric utility. Contact the utility directly about bills, service, payment arrangements, and whether an address is within its service area.
Role: public library and community information; geography: Redwood Falls; cost/eligibility: ask about card residency rules, hours, and any fees; emergency limit: not crisis, housing, or clinical care. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Falls Public Library
The city lists the public library as a community service. Check current hours, accessibility, meeting space, and available public information before visiting.
Role: public and dial-a-ride transportation; geography: participating communities across eight southwest Minnesota counties; cost/eligibility: listed fares include $80 county monthly or $70 in-town pass—confirm current fares, routes, booking, and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
United Community Action Partnership Community Transit
UCAP describes accessible vehicles and transit service including Redwood Falls and Marshall. Confirm schedules, advance booking, shared-ride rules, accessibility needs, and the exact fare before planning a trip.
Role: local food access; geography: Redwood Falls area—confirm service boundaries; cost/eligibility: verify household rules, documents, hours, and current schedule; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or medical service. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood Area Food Shelf
Community directories report a food shelf in Redwood Falls, but published schedules conflict. Call or verify directly before traveling, and ask about delivery or another current food option if travel is difficult.
Role: county office, public health, environmental, and service-location information; geography: Redwood County; cost/eligibility: individual offices set rules; emergency limit: directory information is not emergency response. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood County — locations and public services
Use the county locations directory to find the current office and verify hours, appointment needs, and the right department before travel.
Role: waste, recycling, and household-material information; geography: confirm accepted communities and materials; cost/eligibility: fees and drop-off rules may apply; emergency limit: not a cleanout, hauling, or emergency service. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Redwood-Renville Regional Material Recovery Facility
The county lists the regional material recovery facility in Redwood Falls. Check accepted items, hours, fees, load rules, and residency requirements before bringing anything.
Role: statewide disability-related information and navigation; geography: Minnesota; cost/eligibility: ask about program rules and service access; emergency limit: not emergency or clinical response. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Disability Hub MN
Call to discuss disability-related questions, benefits, and possible service pathways. A navigator can explain options but cannot guarantee eligibility or placement.
Role: aging, Medicare, and long-term-care information and assistance; geography: Minnesota; cost/eligibility: ask about specific program rules and any fees; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or crisis placement. | Confirm current service area, eligibility, fees, intake, and availability directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line
Older adults, caregivers, and family members can ask about aging-related support and service navigation. Confirm current options and whether an appointment or assessment is needed.