Rice County Accessing Social Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The News about the Coronavirus and the risks it poses for those who become infected is concerning to us all. During this challenging time, maintaining the health of our clients and staff is our number one priority at Rice County Social Services. To help reduce the potential transmission of Coronavirus we ask that you avoid coming into our office. Applying for the services we provide can be accomplished through the mail, email or telephone, and does not usually require a personal visit to our office.   If you need our assistance we ask you to consider the following:

For HealthCare –    Apply online at MNSURE.org 

                                    If you prefer a paper application call us at (507) 332-5995 

For Childcare –       Call us at (507) 332-5995 and leave your name and address – we’ll mail you an application. 

For Cash or Food Assistance – Apply online at ApplyMN.DHS.MN.GOV

                                    If you prefer a paper application call us at (507) 332-5995.

If you have questions about your public assistance benefits please email us at: fin_asst@co.rice.mn.us  

To apply for all other services such as mental health or disabilities case management please call us at (507) 333-3773 or email us at

RCSocialServices @co.rice.mn.us

CONTACTS:

Mark Shaw, Social Services Director (507) 332-6206

Sara Folsted, Rice County Administrator, (507) 332-6121

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