Dorchester
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Dorchester and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Dorchester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall and Clerk/Treasurer’s Office
250 Parkside Drive, Dorchester, WI 54425
Help here
- Village government servicesAsk about village government, public meetings, and clerk services.
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsGet information about village water, sewer, and garbage bills and how to pay them.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dorchesterwi.gov
Library · Regional office
Dorchester Public Library
155 North Second Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, or ask library staff for help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dorchesterpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dorchester
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
Indianhead Community Action Agency, Incorporated
1000 W College Ave, PO Box 40, Ladysmith, WI 54848-2118
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clark County
Dorchester is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clark County Department of Social Services
517 Court Street, Room 502, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- Social services and assistanceContact the department for county social services and help with assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County WIC, Neillsville Clinic
106 W Division Street, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Clark County Child Support Agency
517 Court Street, Room 504, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County Health Department
517 Court Street, Room 105, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Clark County Community Services
517 Court Street, Room 503, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- Mental health and substance use counselingGet mental health or substance use assessments and counseling.
- Mental health and AODA crisis lineCall the 24-hour crisis line for help during a mental health or substance use crisis.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Clark County
517 Court Street, Room 201, Neillsville, WI 54456
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceGet information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Medicare counselingGet help understanding Medicare coverage and prescription drug plans.
- Meals and transportation resourcesAsk about meal programs and transportation resources for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountywi.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.
- 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
- 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