Rio
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Local offices in Rio
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village Hall
207 Lincoln Ave, Rio, WI 53960
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- Local government helpAsk questions about Village government and its services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riowi.gov
Utilities · City office
Rio Water and Sewer Utility
207 Lincoln Ave, Rio, WI 53960
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills, ask billing questions, or arrange automatic payments.Apply online
- Water service informationContact the utility with questions about water service or water quality.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riowi.gov
Library · Regional office
Rio Community Library
324 W. Lyons Street, Rio, WI 53960
Help here
- Library materials and servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and print or scan documents.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riolibrary.org
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 Columbia County
Rio is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services
111 E. Mullett St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Benefits helpGet help applying for or managing FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use services and support.
- Public health servicesGet information and services that help protect community health and safety.Read more
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under age five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Columbia County
111 E. Mullett St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding long-term care, disability supports, transportation, meals, and other local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Child support · County office
Columbia County Child Support Agency
400 DeWitt St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support and medical support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Columbia County Veterans Service Office
112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet counseling and help with veterans benefits claims and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.columbia.wi.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Columbia County Office
203 DeWitt St., Portage, WI 53901
Help here
- Basic needs and housing assistanceAsk about local help with rent, energy costs, food, weatherization, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cwcac.org
Library · Regional office
South Central Library System
1650 Pankratz St., Madison, WI 53704
Help here
- Library system servicesFind shared library resources and services available through member libraries in Columbia County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scls.info
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