Energy Assistance
If you have trouble paying your utility bills, the following local agencies may be able to provide assistance:
Blue Earth, Faribault & Sibley Counties
Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)
(507) 345-6822
1-800-767-7139
http://www.mnvac.org
Cass County
Bi-County Community Action Program (BICAP)
(218) 751-4631 218-547-3438
1-800-332-7135
http://www.bicap.org
Leech Lake Tribal Energy Assistance
(218) 335-3783
1-866-864-8668
http://www.llojibwe.org/admin/energyassist.html
Cottonwood, Jackson & Lyon Counties
United Community Action Partnership
(507) 537-1416
1-800-658-2448
http://www.unitedcapmn.org
Itasca County
Kootasca Community Action
(218) 999-0800
1-877-687-1163
http://www.kootasca.org
Kanabec County
Lakes & Pines Community Action Council
(320) 679-1800
1-800-832-6082
http://www.lakesandpines.org
Murray County - Nobles
SW Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC)
(507) 376-4195
1-800-658-2444
http://www.smoc.us
Your Local Salvation Army Heatshare Program
(651) 746-3400
1-800-842-7279
http://www.thesalarmy.org/serv/heatshare.htm
Your Local County Human Services Office
Contact the Human Service Office in your county.