Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
Social Security Advocacy Services
20 W 12th St, Ste 206, St. Paul, MN 55155
Eligibility
Children or adults between the ages of birth and 65 who:
- Have a disability which has lasted or will last for 12 months or longer; and
- Live in the state of Minnesota; and are
- Currently homeless or at risk for homelessness.
Application process
For more information about this program, please contact Paul Williams at (651) 201-8233. To refer someone to receive assistance under this program, please contact (888) 546-5838.
Fees
This is a free service.
Site Service Area
Statewide
Other Information
Specialization
- Disabilities
- Homeless
- Veteran
Legal Information
- Benefits assistance
- SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services.
Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible.
Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.
Last Update
01/16/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)