Hayward
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Local offices in Hayward
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Workforce Resource, Inc., Sawyer County W-2 Agency
15612 Windrose Lane, Suite 200, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Wisconsin Works and Emergency Assistance applicationsVisit the local W-2 agency to apply for Wisconsin Works, Emergency Assistance, or a Job Access Loan.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
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
Local office · City office
City Hall
15889 W 3rd St, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhaywardwi.gov
Older adults · County office
Sawyer County Senior Resource Center, Hayward Main Office
15856 E 5th St, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, wellness programs, and help finding local services.
- Transportation for older adults and people with disabilitiesCall ahead to arrange rides to the center, shops, or medical visits within five miles of downtown Hayward.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorresourcecenternorth.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Hayward Service Center
15614 Windrose Lane, Suite 340, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit for driver license and ID card services, including knowledge tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library
10788 State Hwy 27/77, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on weisscommunitylibrary.com
City of Hayward, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hayward
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
Indianhead Community Action Agency, Incorporated
1000 W College Ave, PO Box 40, Ladysmith, WI 54848-2118
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sawyer County
Hayward is in Sawyer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Sawyer County Child Support Agency
10610 Main Street, Suite 115, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, paternity establishment, and child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sawyercounty.gov
Human services · County office
Sawyer County Health & Human Services
10610 Main Street, Suite 224, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Health and human servicesAsk about county health, safety, and support services, including mental health and substance use services.
- Public benefits and economic supportGet help applying for FoodShare, health coverage, child care assistance, and energy assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- WICContact the county office about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sawyercounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North, Sawyer County Branch
16096 US Highway 63, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet free help understanding long-term care choices, benefits, and services for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc-n-wi.org
Veterans · County office
Sawyer County Veteran Services Office
16096 US Highway 63, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for federal and Wisconsin veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sawyercounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sawyer County Emergency Management
15880 Fifth Street, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind emergency preparedness information and sign up for the county registry for people who may need help during an emergency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sawyercounty.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Hayward Service Center
15614 Windrose Lane, Suite 340, Hayward, WI 54843
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or identification card at the service center.
- Vehicle title and registration servicesGet help with eligible vehicle titles, license plates, and registration renewal stickers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.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.
Call 988Text 988