Sturgeon Bay
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Local offices in Sturgeon Bay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Jobs and training · State office
Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works, Door County
1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Wisconsin Works and emergency assistanceApply for Wisconsin Works, emergency assistance, and job access loans.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential referrals to local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaydc.com
Housing authority · County office
Door County Housing Authority
57 N. 12th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Rental assistanceAsk about rental assistance for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Utilities · City office
Sturgeon Bay Utilities
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with electric, water, sewer, and utility bill payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sbunet.com
Local office · City office
Sturgeon Bay City Hall
421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- City servicesGet help with city government questions, records, and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sturgeonbaywi.gov
Older adults · County office
Sturgeon Bay Senior Center
916 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Senior meals and aging servicesGet information about senior meals and local aging and disability services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adrcdoorcounty.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Sturgeon Bay Customer Service Center
1300 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 114, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card in person.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay Branch
107 S. 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with local history research.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sturgeon Bay
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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
Lakeshore CAP, Inc. of Wisconsin
PO Box 2315, Manitowoc, WI 54221-2315
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Door County
Sturgeon Bay is in Door County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Door County Health and Human Services
421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help checking eligibility for FoodShare, Medical Assistance, and child care assistance.
- Behavioral healthFind behavioral health services and crisis support in Door County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Public health · County office
Door County WIC
421 Nebraska Street, 1st Floor, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- WICPregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Door County Child Support
1211 S. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help establishing, collecting, and enforcing child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Housing authority · County office
Door County Housing Authority
57 N. 12th Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramIncome-eligible residents can ask about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Public health · County office
Door County Public Health Department
421 Nebraska Street, 1st Floor, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and help with health concerns in the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Door County Circuit Court
1209 S. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms, self-help resources, and information about court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.door.wi.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
- United Way 211
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