Monroe County
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Local offices in Monroe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Monroe County Department of Human Services
210 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Economic supportApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Behavioral health and family servicesGet help with mental health, addiction, child welfare, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Public health · County office
Monroe County WIC Program
315 W. Oak Street, Suite B, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition education and food benefits for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Child support · County office
Monroe County Child Support Agency
112 S. Court Street, Room 2100, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and health insurance orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Public health · County office
Monroe County Health Department
315 W. Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, family programs, immunization information, and environmental health help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Monroe County Circuit Court
112 S. Court Street, Room 2300, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Court forms and self-help resourcesFind court forms and links to Wisconsin court and law library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County
315 W. Oak Street, Suite A, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information, options counseling, benefit help, and referrals for aging or disability needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Monroe County Veteran Services Office
202 S. K Street, Suite 5, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, pensions, and VA health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management
112 S. Court Street, Room 500, Sparta, WI 54656
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency plans, preparedness, and recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.wi.us
Local office · Regional office
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall or visit the website to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greatrivers211.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Monroe Service Center
815 1st Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationApply for a driver license or state ID and take eligible knowledge tests.
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with eligible vehicle titles, plates, and registration stickers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Winding Rivers Library System
980 W. Highway 16, West Salem, WI 54669
Help here
- Library system servicesGet information about shared library resources and services available through member libraries.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrlsweb.org
Monroe County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe 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 Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Couleecap, Inc.
201 Melby St, Westby, WI 54667-1013
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Monroe 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
- Great Rivers 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 or 800-362-8255 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988