Barron County
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Local offices in Barron County
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Human services · County office
Barron County Health & Human Services
335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with FoodShare, medical assistance, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health servicesContact the county for mental health and alcohol or drug use services.Read more
- Youth and family servicesAsk about county services for children, youth, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Barron County WIC
335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers food benefits, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Barron County Child Support Agency
335 E Monroe Ave, Room 300, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and setting up or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Barron County Public Health Services
335 E Monroe Ave, Room 338, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family planning, disease prevention, and environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties
335 E Monroe Ave, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcconnections.org
Veterans · County office
Barron County Veterans Service
335 E Monroe Ave, Room 103, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, medical care, military records, and transportation to VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Barron County Emergency Management
1420 State Hwy 25 North, Barron, WI 54812
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet county help coordinating resources during disasters and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barroncountywi.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greatrivers211.org
Jobs and training · State office
Barron County Job Center
331 S Main St, Suite 6, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding jobs, training, and employment services at the local job center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Rice Lake Service Center
735 West Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply in person for driver license and state identification services available at this service center.
- Vehicle title and registrationHandle vehicle title and registration services available at this service center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
IFLS Library System
1538 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Help here
- Public library system supportFind member libraries and shared library services for Barron County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iflsweb.org
Barron County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barron 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
West Central Community Action Agency, Inc.
525 2nd St, PO Box 308, Glenwood City, WI 54013-8556
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Barron 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
- Great Rivers 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