Richland Center
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Local offices in Richland Center
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works Office
373 West 6th Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Wisconsin Works (W-2)Ask about applying for Wisconsin Works, Emergency Assistance, and Job Access Loans.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · City office
Richland Center Housing Authority
701 W. Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable public housing for eligible residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utilities Office
450 S. Main St., Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Utility billingGet help with city utility bills and customer accounts.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityutilitiesofrc.com
Older adults · City office
Woodman Senior Center
1050 N. Orange Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 55 and older can join social activities, use the center, and find senior meal site information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov
Library · City office
Brewer Public Library
325 North Central Avenue, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, get information, and take part in learning and cultural programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov
Local office · City office
City of Richland Center Municipal Building
450 South Main Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- City clerk and treasurer servicesVisit or call the city clerk and treasurer for city questions and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov
City of Richland Center website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richland Center
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
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Inc.
149 N Iowa St, Dodgeville, WI 53533-1545
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Richland County
Richland Center is in Richland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Richland County Child Support
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the county for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richlandcountywi.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
Human services · County office
Richland County Health & Human Services
221 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Health and human servicesContact the department to ask about county health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.co.richland.wi.us
Older adults · Regional office
ADRC of Eagle Country, Richland County Office
221 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrceaglewi.org
Veterans · County office
Richland County Veterans Services
181 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richlandcountywi.gov
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 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988