Chippewa County
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Local offices in Chippewa County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Chippewa County Human Services
711 N Bridge Street, Room 305, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Economic support benefitsGet help applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Mental wellness and recoveryContact the county for mental health and substance use services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Chippewa County Child Support
711 N Bridge Street, Room 225, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Child and family supportGet help establishing, reviewing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin Eligibility Management, Chippewa County
711 N Bridge Street, Room 305, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or manage Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, FoodShare, and other benefits in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Housing authority · County office
Chippewa County Housing Authority
711 N Bridge Street, Room 14, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about income-based rental help, home repair loans, and homebuyer assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Chippewa County Department of Public Health
711 N Bridge Street, Room 121, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and clinics.
- WICGet nutrition support through the county WIC program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Chippewa County
711 N Bridge Street, Room 118, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Veterans · County office
Chippewa County Veterans Service
711 N Bridge Street, Room 113, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chippewa County Emergency Management
32 E Spruce Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountywi.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Wisconsin Collaborative
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Chippewa County Job Center
2829 County Hwy I, Suite 2A, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, applications, and career planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcwwdb.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chippewa County
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
West Central Community Action Agency, Inc.
525 2nd St, PO Box 308, Glenwood City, WI 54013-8556
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chippewa County
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 Collaborative
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