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Email eap@semcac.org or call 1-800-944-3281 with questions or to get more information.

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View Semcac’s EAP application processing timeframe (based on the county you reside) on the MN Dept. of Commerce site, here. 

A resource that may help connect you with services in your area is www.findhelp.org.  By visiting this website, you can search by your ZIP code and the type of assistance you need to find local programs and support services.

Dodge County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-634-4350 Open Tues & Thurs 8am-4p Mon & Wed 8am-3p
  • Dodge County Social Services: 507-923-2900
  • Dodge County Resource Guide

Fillmore County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-765-2761 Open Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm
  • Fillmore County Social Services: 507-765-2175
  • Fillmore County Resource Guide

Freeborn County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-373-1329 Open Mon-Wed 9am-3 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Freeborn County Social Services: 507-377-5400
  • Freeborn County Resource Guide

Houston County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-373-1329 Open Mon-Wed 9am-3 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Houston County Social Services: 507-377-5400
  • Houston County Resource Guide

Mower County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-433-5889 Open Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:30
  • Mower County Social Services: 507-433-3101
  • Mower County Resource Guide

Steele County

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-451-7134 Open Mon-Wed 8:30am-3:30 pm Thurs- Appt
  • Steele County Social Services: 507-444-7400
  • Steele County Resource Guide

Winona County 

  • The Salvation Army Heat Share Program Phone: 1-800-842-7279
  • United Way 211-  Call 2-1-1 Toll Free: 800-543-7709 Local: 651-291-0211 Text your zip code to 898-211* LINK- Home – United Way 211
  • Semcac Outreach : 507-452-8396 Open Mon-Thurs 8am-1:30 pm
  • Winona County Social Services: 507-457-6300
  • Winona County Resource Guide

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If you have additional questions or concerns for the Department of Commerce, please visit their website,

To Contact us or send us information, please use our Semcac Message Center