Merrill
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Local offices in Merrill
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Merrill Area United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on merrillareaunitedway.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Merrill Wisconsin
701 E. 1st St., Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable rental housing and housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on merrillha.com
Utilities · City office
Merrill Water Utility
2401 River St., Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Water and utility billsGet help with your water utility account, bill payments, and payment plans.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.merrill.wi.us
Older adults · City office
Merrill Enrichment Center
303 N. Sales St., Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Community activities and wellnessJoin social, educational, and wellness activities for people of all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.merrill.wi.us
State office · State office
Merrill DMV Service Center
100 S. Mill St., Suite 103, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · City office
T.B. Scott Free Library
106 W. First St., Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tbscottlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Merrill City Hall
1004 E. First St., Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- City services and paymentsVisit City Hall for help with city services, taxes, and other payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.merrill.wi.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Merrill
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
North Central Community Action Program, Inc.
2111 8th St S Ste 102, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-6155
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lincoln County
Merrill is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lincoln County Department of Social Services
607 N. Sales Street, Suite 202, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Economic supportGet help applying for FoodShare, health coverage, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Child welfareGet help with child protection, foster care, and other family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wi.us
Child support · County office
Lincoln County Child Support
607 N. Sales Street, Suite 202, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wi.us
Local office · Nonprofit
Healthfirst WIC Program, Lincoln County
Saint Stephens United Church of Christ, 903 E. 2nd Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthfirstnetwork.org
Public health · County office
Lincoln County Health Department
607 N. Sales Street, Suite 101, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and help with community health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lincoln.wi.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Central Health Care Merrill Center
607 N. Sales Street, Suite 309, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Outpatient mental health and substance use careGet outpatient counseling and treatment for mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on norcen.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
607 N. Sales Street, Suite 206, Merrill, WI 54452
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc-cw.org
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
- Merrill Area United Way 211
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