Bayfield County

Local offices in Bayfield County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 715-373-6144DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 715-373-2653DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 715-373-6109DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 866-663-3607DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 715-373-6137DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 715-373-6113DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bayfieldcounty.wi.gov

• Jobs and training · Nonprofit

  Northwest Wisconsin CEP Ashland Job Center

  417 9th Avenue West, Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help finding jobs, building job search skills, and accessing education or training assistance.Read more
  Call 715-682-9141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwcep.org

• Library · Regional office

  Northern Waters Library Service

  3200 Lakeshore Drive East, Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Public library system servicesUse the member libraries and shared resources, including the regional catalog and book delivery services.Read more
  Call 715-682-2365DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwls.wislib.org

Bayfield County, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bayfield County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Bayfield County

• Bayfieldnot checked yet
• Masonnot checked yet
• Washburn

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