Altoona
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Local offices in Altoona
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · County office
Altoona Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing rentalsAsk about the authority's public housing rental units in Altoona.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altoonawi.gov
Utilities · City office
Altoona Water Utility
1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
Help here
- Water utility accounts and billsGet help with your water account, make account changes, or pay a water bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altoonawi.gov
Local office · City office
Altoona City Hall
1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
Help here
- City services and requestsContact City Hall for help with city programs, services, or requests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altoonawi.gov
Library · City office
Altoona Public Library
1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI 54720
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use public computers and research resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altoonapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Altoona Parks & Recreation
1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona, WI 54720
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and facility rentalsFind recreation programs, community activities, and information about city park facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altoonawi.gov
City of Altoona, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Altoona
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Incorporated
23122 Whitehall Road, Independence, WI 54747-0125
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Eau Claire County
Altoona is in Eau Claire County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services
721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Help here
- FoodShare and Medicaid helpGet help with FoodShare, health coverage, and other county human services.Apply online
- Mental health crisis servicesCall for mental health crisis support or help finding county services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eauclairecounty.gov
Child support · County office
Eau Claire County Child Support Agency
721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1200, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eauclairecounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Eau Claire County Housing Authority
227 1st Street West, Altoona, WI 54720
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing or rental vouchers through the county housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eauclairecounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
Eau Claire City-County Health Department
720 2nd Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information, services, and clinic help.
- WICApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on echealthdepartment.org
Community action · Regional office
Great Rivers 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get referrals to local help and crisis services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greatriversunitedway.org
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1130, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Help here
- Aging and disability information and options counselingGet help finding benefits, care, transportation, and other aging or disability services.
- Senior nutrition servicesAsk about meals and nutrition services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eauclaireadrc.org
Wisconsin programs by kind of help
These are run by Wisconsin and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Wisconsin
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988