Iron County
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Local offices in Iron County
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Human services · County office
Iron County Human Services
300 Taconite St, Suite 201, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- FoodShare and health coverageGet help with FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and other benefit programs.Apply online
- Energy assistanceApply for help with heating and electric bills, furnace repairs, or a heating emergency.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use treatment and crisis services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Public health · County office
Iron County Public Health
210 5th Avenue N, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North, Iron County Branch
307 3rd Avenue South, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, benefits, and local support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc-n-wi.org
Veterans · County office
Iron County Veterans Service Office
300 Taconite St, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, education, and survivor benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Iron County Child Support
300 Taconite St, Suite 122, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, orders, and questions about your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Iron County Emergency Management
300 Taconite St, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about local emergency alerts, preparedness, and disaster recovery support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Iron County Clerk of Courts
300 Taconite St, Suite 207, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court forms and case information or get help with court records and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov
Library · Regional office
Northern Waters Library Service
3200 Lakeshore Dr. E., Ashland, WI 54806
Help here
- Regional library resourcesGet help accessing library materials, shared resources, and digital media through member libraries.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwls.wislib.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc.
623 Second Avenue East, Ashland, WI 54806
Help here
- Community action supportAsk about available help with housing, basic needs, food, and financial assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on northwest-csa.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Hurley Service Center
1200 State Hwy 51N, Hurley, WI 54534
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
Iron County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Iron 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
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