Darien
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Local offices in Darien
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Darien Senior Center
47 Park Street, Darien, WI 53114
Help here
- Senior center activitiesFind out about activities and events at the senior center in the lower level of the library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darien.lib.wi.us
Library · City office
Darien Public Library
47 Park Street, Darien, WI 53114
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use the library’s computers and online resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darien.lib.wi.us
Local office · City office
Darien Town Hall
N2826 Foundry Rd, Darien, WI 53114
Help here
- Town services and clerk assistanceContact the Town Clerk for help with town business, including voter registration questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darientownwi.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Darien
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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties
20 Eclipse Ctr, Beloit, WI 53511-3550
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Walworth County
Darien is in Walworth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Walworth County Health and Human Services
1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- Economic SupportApply for FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and child care benefits through the county's benefits agency.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesCounty staff provide mental health and substance use treatment, case management, and crisis help.Read more
- Public healthGet health information, disease prevention help, and support with public health concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walworth.wi.us
Public health · County office
Walworth County WIC Clinic
1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walworth.wi.us
Child support · County office
Walworth County Child Support Services
1800 County Road NN, Room 1040, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and setting up, reviewing, or enforcing child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walworth.wi.us
Housing help · County office
Walworth County Housing Authority
20 N Church Street, Suite 1, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for housing assistance and learn about affordable housing programs serving Whitewater residents.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wchawi.org
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Walworth County
1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding long-term care, benefits, transportation, respite, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walworth.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Walworth County Veterans Service Office
1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for federal and state veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.walworth.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.
- 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