Mower County
Health & Human Services
201 1st Street NE, Suite 18
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: 507-437-9701
Fax: 507-437-9721
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Mower County Health and Human Services administers and implements County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, mandates and ordinances involving the promotion of healthy communities as well as prevention, early intervention, protection and self-sufficiency for children, families and adults. The department is responsible for determining and addressing local public health needs as well as priorities, administration of all forms of public assistance, child support collection and enforcement, employment and training initiatives, child and adult protection and community social services for the developmentally disabled, elderly, mentally ill and chemically dependent.
Our Mission Statement
Protecting and Promoting Community Health, Self-Sufficiency and Well-Being through Prevention Efforts, Early Intervention and Provision of Services.
Mower County Health & Human Services Plans, Grants & Agreements
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
The Mower County Health & Human Services Board generally meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
The Health & Human Services Board consists of 5 members, who are the Mower County Commissioners.
The Mower County Health & Human Services Board powers and duties are as contained in Minnesota Statutes - Chapter 145A Community Health Board.