Rhinelander
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Local offices in Rhinelander
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Local office · City office
Rhinelander City Hall
135 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
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- City servicesContact the city for general government services, permits, elections, and records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us
Utilities · City office
Rhinelander Water Utility Billing Customer Service
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- Water utility billingGet help with water bills, service, and customer account questions.
- Utility bill assistanceFind information about help with paying a city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us
Library · Regional office
Rhinelander District Library
106 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
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- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or find reading and learning resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderlibrary.org
Housing authority · City office
Rhinelander Housing Authority
411 W. Phillip Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
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- Section 8 housingContact the authority about Section 8 housing in Rhinelander.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Northern Advantage Job Center
51A N. Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, career information, and support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org
State office · Nonprofit
Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works
51A N. Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Wisconsin WorksAsk about Wisconsin Works eligibility and in-person employment services for Oneida County.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
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- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oneida County
Rhinelander is in Oneida County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Oneida County Human Services Department
1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Economic and family supportApply for FoodShare, health coverage, child care assistance, and other support programs.
- Child supportGet help applying for child support services and establishing or enforcing support orders.Apply onlineRead more
- Mental health and crisis servicesContact the department for outpatient mental health care and emergency support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.oneidacountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Oneida County Public Health Department
100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, and help with other health needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.oneidacountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Oneida Vilas WIC
100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.oneidacountywi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Oneida County
100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
- Benefit and care options counselingTalk with a specialist about benefits, long-term care, transportation, and other support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc.oneidacountywi.gov
Veterans · County office
Oneida County Veterans Services
Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans, dependent, and survivor benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountywi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Oneida County Emergency Management
2000 E. Winnebago St., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information and guidance about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountywi.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.
- 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