Washington County
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Local offices in Washington County
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Human services · County office
Washington County Health & Human Services
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with benefits and services for people facing economic hardship.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child and family services, including reporting child abuse or neglect.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department WIC
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1100, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- WIC nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Washington County Child Support Agency
484 Rolfs Avenue, West Bend, WI 53090
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Public health · Regional office
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1100, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services for Washington County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washozwi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Behavioral Health
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Crisis interventionCall for crisis intervention and behavioral health support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court
Help here
- Family law assistanceFind information about family court services and the Family Law Assistance Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Washington County
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1000, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Aging and disability informationGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, benefits, food, housing, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans Services
333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Emergency Management
500 Rolfs Avenue, West Bend, WI 53090
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency planning and public safety notices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washcowisco.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Washington County Workforce Development Center
2200 Green Tree Road, West Bend, WI 53090
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, training, and other job seeker services by appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wfdc.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV West Bend Service Center
1516 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI 53095
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card in person.
- Vehicle servicesGet help with vehicle titles, license plates, and registration renewals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Monarch Library System
Help here
- Library system servicesUse the shared catalog and library services available through member libraries in Washington County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monarchlibraries.org
Washington County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Washington County, closest to the center of West Bend first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Fond du Lac Food Center
NourishMKE
21 miles from the center of West Bend10230 W Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 7 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Neighbors with incomes below government guidelines.
What to bring: Bring ID for you and each person in your household, plus proof of ZIP code. Proof of income is not required.
Listed on nourishmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship & Community Center
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County
24 miles from the center of West Bend4129 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Residents in ZIP codes 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, and 53233.
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Saints Food Pantry
All Saints Catholic Church
26 miles from the center of West Bend4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on allsaintsmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
All Saints Hot Meal Program
All Saints Catholic Church
26 miles from the center of West Bend4051 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 6 PM
- Thu5 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People in need.
Listed on allsaintsmke.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
26 miles from the center of West Bend8424 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on thegatheringwis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Quality of Life Pantry at St. Mark AME
Interchange Food Pantry
26 miles from the center of West Bend1530 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206
Hours
- Sun12:30 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Milwaukee residents.
What to bring: Bring photo ID and live in the City of Milwaukee.
Listed on interchangefoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Washington County
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
Cities and towns in Washington County
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