Services
In addition to health care, the Minnesota Department of Human Services provides many services to help Minnesotans.
Housing
DHS works to ensure that appropriate housing is available for people by integrating housing, services and income supports to enable adults to live in their communities.
Adult protection
Minnesota strives to ensure safe environments and services for vulnerable adults and encourages reporting of suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
Deaf and hard of hearing
DHS serves people who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or deafblind as well as their families, providers, employers and businesses.
Income
Programs to help people cover the costs of living.
Resettlement programs
This program coordinates services to assist refugees in making the transition to life in the United States.
Gambling problems
DHS helps people with gambling problems and their families connect to treatment resources.
Social Security Advocacy Services
Social Security advocates can help people with disabilities apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI).