Bayfield
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Local offices in Bayfield
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer's Office
34 S. Broad St., Unit 101, Bayfield, WI 54814
Help here
- Water and sewer bill paymentsPay your city water or sewer bill or ask the Treasurer's Office about a payment.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayfield.com
Local office · City office
City of Bayfield City Hall
34 S. Broad St., Unit 101, Bayfield, WI 54814
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city records, elections, permits, and other city services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayfield.com
Library · Regional office
Bayfield Carnegie Library
37 N. Broad St., Bayfield, WI 54814
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bayfieldlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bayfield
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 Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc.
1118 Tower Ave, Superior, WI 54880-1523
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bayfield County
Bayfield is in Bayfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Bayfield County Department of Human Services
117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Food and health benefitsApply for or get help with FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Behavioral health supportGet help finding mental health or substance use services and case management.Read more
- Aging and disability servicesGet information, referrals, meals, and help with long-term care options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Housing help · County office
Bayfield County Housing Authority
420 E 3rd Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcountyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Bayfield County Health Department
117 E 6th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, referrals, and public health nurse support.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition education, and health care referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North
117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information about long-term care, benefits, and local services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Veterans · County office
Bayfield County Veterans Service Office
117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help with VA and Wisconsin benefits, emergency aid, and rides to VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bayfield County Emergency Management
117 E 6th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
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.
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