Polk County

Local offices in Polk County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 715-485-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.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.
  Call 715-485-9297DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov

• 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
  Call 888-283-0012DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.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
  Call 715-485-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.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
  Call 877-485-2372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcnwwi.org

• State office

  Wisconsin DMV Amery Service Center

  950 Elden Avenue, Amery, WI 54001

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesVisit for driver license, ID card, and other listed DMV services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

• State office

  Wisconsin DMV Luck Service Center

  300 S. 1st Street, Luck, WI 54853

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesVisit for driver license, ID card, and other listed DMV services on limited service days.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

• Library · County office

  Polk County Public Libraries

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card to borrow materials and use library resources.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polklibrary.org

Polk County, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Polk County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Polk County

• Amery
• Balsam Lake
• Centuria
• Claytonnot checked yet
• Clear Lake
• Dresser
• Frederic
• Luck
• Milltown
• Osceola
• St. Croix Falls

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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