Florence County
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Local offices in Florence County
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Human services · County office
Florence County Human Services Department
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Economic support and family servicesGet help with benefit applications, family services, and support for people with disabilities or mental health and substance use needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
Child support · County office
Florence County Child Support Agency
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
State office · State office
Florence County Human Services Income Maintenance Office
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and other benefit programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Newcap
Help here
- Community action servicesNewcap is the community action agency serving Florence County and provides assistance through its local programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newcap.org
Housing authority · County office
Florence County Human Services Housing
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Housing assistance and referralsGet referrals and help finding resources for safe and affordable housing and home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
Public health · County office
Florence County Health Department
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health programs for county residents.
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get nutrition support and help accessing healthy foods through WIC.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Florence County
501 Lake Avenue, Lower Level, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, benefits help, and referrals to local services.
- Long-term care options counselingTalk with an ADRC counselor about long-term care choices and programs that may help you live at home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
Veterans · County office
Florence County Veterans' Services
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help understanding and applying for state and federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
Emergency help · County office
Florence County Emergency Management
501 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about emergency preparedness and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountywi.com
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Florence Service Center
4793 Forestry Drive, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state ID and take available knowledge tests.
- Vehicle title and registration servicesGet help with vehicle titles, license plates, and registration stickers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Florence County Library
400 Olive Avenue, Florence, WI 54121
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with information and research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on florencecountylibrary.org
Florence County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Florence 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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
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