Colfax

Local offices in Colfax

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 877-947-2211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall and Administration

  613 Main Street, Colfax, WI 54730

  Help here

  • Village administrationAsk about village permits, elections, public records, meetings, or other village services.
  • Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer bills, account balances, payment options, or past-due accounts.Apply onlineRead more
  • Help with energy billsFind information about Wisconsin home energy bill assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 715-962-3311DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcolfaxwi.org

• Library · City office

  Colfax Public Library

  613 Main Street, Colfax, WI 54730

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
  Call 715-962-4334DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colfaxpubliclibrary.org

Village of Colfax official website website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colfax

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Dunn County

Colfax is in Dunn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dunn County Department of Human Services

  3001 US Highway 12 East, Suite 160, Menomonie, WI 54751

  Help here

  • Human and family servicesContact the department for help with county human services and family programs.
  • Behavioral health servicesContact the department to ask about behavioral health services and crisis support.
  Call 715-232-1116DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dunncountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Dunn County WIC Program

  3001 US Highway 12 East, Menomonie, WI 54751

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 715-232-2498DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Child support · County office

  Dunn County Child Support Agency

  615 Stokke Parkway, Suite 1600, Menomonie, WI 54751

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe agency helps establish parentage and support orders and enforce child support payments.
  Call 715-232-1671DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dunncountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Dunn County Health Department

  3001 US Highway 12 East, Suite 032, Menomonie, WI 54751

  Help here

  • Public health nursingNurses offer immunizations, screenings, health education, and referrals.
  Call 715-232-2388DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dunncountywi.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Great Rivers 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 for free information, referrals, and crisis support for local services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greatrivers211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dunn County Clerk of Circuit Court

  615 Stokke Parkway, Suite 1500, Menomonie, WI 54751

  Help here

  • Court forms and case filingThe Clerk of Court accepts court filings and provides court forms and case record information.
  Call 715-232-2611DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dunncountywi.gov

Everything in Dunn 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