Portage County
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Local offices in Portage County
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Human services · County office
Portage County Health and Human Services
817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Read more
- Public healthGet public health services such as immunizations, disease prevention, and prenatal care coordination.Read more
- WICEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
- Mental health and substance use supportContact the county for mental health and substance use services and support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.portage.wi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Portage County
1519 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceGet help finding benefits, long-term care, transportation, meals, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.portage.wi.gov
Veterans · County office
Portage County Veterans Service
1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, health care, education, pensions, and military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.portage.wi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Portage County Emergency Management
1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessFind county emergency plans, preparedness information, and warming or cooling center information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.portage.wi.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Wisconsin Job Center serving Portage County
1001 Maple Bluff Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, resumes, job applications, and unemployment insurance online services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV Stevens Point Service Center
1001 Maple Bluff Road, Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state ID and handle many vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Portage County Public Library
1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use research resources, and get help with library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pocolibrary.org
Portage County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Portage 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
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
CAP Services, Inc.
2900 Hoover Rd Ste A, Stevens Point, WI 54481-5678
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Portage 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
- United Way of Portage County 2-1-1
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