Baraboo
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Local offices in Baraboo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Housing authority · City office
Baraboo Community Development Authority
101 South Blvd, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-qualified housing at the authority’s apartment properties.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Utilities · City office
Baraboo Water and Sewer Utilities
450 Roundhouse Court, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the utility office about water or sewer service, bills, and payment arrangements.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Baraboo Area Senior Citizens Organization
124 2nd Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Social and educational programs for older adultsThe organization offers social and educational programs for area residents age 55 and older.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Sauk County Job Center
505 Broadway Street, Room 232, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Workforce and job servicesContact the Job Center for help with employment and workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Baraboo Service Center
1000 Log Lodge Court, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationVisit the service center for driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · City office
Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
230 4th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library to use its collections, programs, and public services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Local office · City office
Baraboo City Hall
101 South Blvd, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services, departments, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Baraboo Civic Center
124 2nd Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Recreation and community center programsContact the Civic Center about recreation programs, activities, and facility access.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on baraboowi.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Baraboo
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 Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sauk County
Baraboo is in Sauk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sauk County Department of Human Services
505 Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with programs such as FoodShare and other economic support services.
- Mental health and recovery servicesFind county mental health and substance use support and recovery services.
- Children and family servicesGet support for children and families, including child protection and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Public health · Nonprofit
Healthfirst WIC Program, Sauk County
509 Hitchcock Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Sauk County Child Support Agency
Sauk County Courthouse, 515 Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing authority · County office
Sauk County Housing Authority
1211 Eighth Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing and other affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Public health · County office
Sauk County Public Health Department
505 Broadway, Suite 372, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunization services, and referrals to local health resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Sauk County Circuit Courts
Sauk County Courthouse, 510 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
Help here
- Court self-help and family law clinicFind court forms and procedures, and ask about the county family law clinic for people without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sauk.wi.us
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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.
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