Ladysmith
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Local offices in Ladysmith
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Local office · City office
Ladysmith City Hall
120 Miner Ave W, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for city staff, elections, permits, licenses, and other city services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofladysmithwi.com
Utilities · City office
Ladysmith Utility Billing
120 Miner Ave W, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with city utility bills and payments at City Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofladysmithwi.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Ladysmith Community Rec Center
Help here
- Community recreation spaceContact City Hall about using the gym, activity room, or kitchen at the Community Rec Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofladysmithwi.com
Library · County office
Rusk County Community Library
418 Corbett Ave W, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials, attend programs, and access online resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ladysmithpl.org
Older adults · County office
Ladysmith Senior Center
825 E 3rd St N, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for weekday meals and senior activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adrcconnections.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Ladysmith Service Center
N5273 Hwy 27, Suite 1, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or ID card at this service center.
- Vehicle titles and registrationVisit for many vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
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
City of Ladysmith, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rusk County
Ladysmith is in Rusk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rusk County Health and Human Services
311 E. Miner Avenue, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Children and family servicesGet help with child welfare concerns and services for children and families.Read more
- Economic supportApply for FoodShare, health coverage, child care assistance, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Rusk County Adult Services and Behavioral Health
311 E. Miner Avenue, Suite C240, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Adult and behavioral health servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, disability, and adult protective services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.org
Public health · County office
Rusk County Public Health
311 Miner Avenue East, Suite C220, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, reproductive health, lead prevention, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.org
Public health · County office
Rusk County WIC
311 Miner Avenue East, Suite C220, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.org
Child support · County office
Rusk County Child Support Services
Rusk County Courthouse, 311 Miner Avenue East, Suite C240, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, or reviewing an order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.org
Veterans · County office
Rusk County Veterans Services
311 E. Miner Avenue, Suite C230, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, including health, education, compensation, pension, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ruskcounty.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 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988