Prairie du Chien
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Local offices in Prairie du Chien
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Housing help · Regional office
Prairie du Chien Housing Authority
695 E. Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority about its income-based apartments and application waitlist.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
Utilities · City office
Prairie du Chien City Hall
214 E. Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall about city services, water and sewer service, or utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpdc.com
Older adults · County office
Crawford County Aging and Disability Resource Center
225 N. Beaumont Rd, Suite 117, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Senior mealsAsk about weekday meals at Hoffman Hall and home-delivered meals for people who qualify.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
State office
Wisconsin DMV Prairie du Chien Service Center
65 Riverside Square, Suite 6, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at this service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wisconsindot.gov
Library · City office
Prairie du Chien Memorial Library
125 S. Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, resources, and public space.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pdcpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Prairie du Chien Parks, Recreation & Forestry
214 E. Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, facilities, parks, and activities for different ages.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpdc.com
City of Prairie du Chien website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Prairie du Chien
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
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Couleecap, Inc.
201 Melby St, Westby, WI 54667-1013
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crawford County
Prairie du Chien is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Crawford County Health and Human Services
225 N. Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about FoodShare, child welfare, and other family support services.
- Behavioral healthContact the county for behavioral health services and referrals.
- Public healthGet public health information and help with health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Crawford County Health Department WIC Clinic
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceCall the clinic to ask if you qualify for WIC food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchd.net
Child support · County office
Crawford County Child Support Agency
225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 318, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and case questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Crawford County Circuit Court
220 N. Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Court information and formsGet court forms, filing information, and general help understanding court procedures.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Crawford County
225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 117, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
Veterans · County office
Crawford County Veterans Service Office
225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 137, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with local, state, and federal programs for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountywi.gov
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
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