Jackson County
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Local offices in Jackson County
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Human services · County office
Jackson County Health and Human Services
421 County Road R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Economic supportGet help applying for FoodShare, health coverage, and other public benefits.
- Behavioral healthAsk about county mental health and substance use services.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jackson.wi.us
Public health · County office
Jackson County WIC
421 County Road R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Jackson County Child Support Agency
421 County Road R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Public health · County office
Jackson County Public Health Department
421 County Road R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, prevention services, and help with environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcpublichealthwi.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Jackson County Clerk of Court
307 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Court forms and case informationFind court forms and get information about filing documents and court cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jackson.wi.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Jackson County
421 County Road R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet help finding services and benefits for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Long-term care optionsGet help understanding long-term care choices and public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcjacksoncounty.org
Veterans · County office
Jackson County Veterans Service Office
307 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jackson.wi.us
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management
30 N 3rd Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jackson.wi.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Connections Jackson County location
24 Fillmore Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Employment and training servicesGet help with job training, employment programs, and work support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforceconnections.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV Black River Falls Service Center
910 State Highway 54, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card at this service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Winding Rivers Library System
Help here
- Library system servicesFind books and other library resources through member libraries serving Jackson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrlsweb.org
Jackson County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jackson 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
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Incorporated
23122 Whitehall Road, Independence, WI 54747-0125
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jackson 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.
- 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 or 877-947-2211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988