Dresser
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Local offices in Dresser
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Dresser Municipal Office
102 W Main Street, Dresser, WI 54009
Help here
- Village government servicesVisit the municipal office for help with village government services and payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresser.com
Utilities · City office
Dresser Water and Sewer Utility
102 W Main Street, Dresser, WI 54009
Help here
- Water and sewer billingPay your monthly water and sewer bill at the Village Office or ask about your utility account.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresser.com
Library · City office
Geraldine E. Anderson Village Library
117 S Central Ave, Dresser, WI 54009
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and internet, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dresserpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Dresser Community Hall
115 W Main Street, Dresser, WI 54009
Help here
- Community hall rentalContact the municipal office to ask about renting the community hall for a gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresser.com
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
Dresser is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Polk County Human Services Department
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Human and social servicesContact the department for help with county human services and support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Department
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for public health services in Polk County.
- WICThe county health department provides WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin DHS Eligibility Management: Polk County
100 Polk Co Plaza, Suite 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- FoodShare and health coverage benefitsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Polk County Child Support Agency
Justice Center, Suite 100, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the agency for help with child support services in Polk County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcnwwi.org
Community action · Nonprofit
West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (West CAP)
525 Second Street, Glenwood City, WI 54013
Help here
- Energy assistanceApply for help with heating, electric bills, and energy emergencies.
- Housing assistanceGet help with housing stability, case management, and rent assistance.
- Food accessFind food support through West CAP distribution sites.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westcap.org
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 or 877-947-2211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988