Wausau
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Local offices in Wausau
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Wausau Community Development Authority
550 East Thomas Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Subsidized housingApply for income-based housing at city-owned properties, including senior housing.Apply online
- Housing assistance and vouchersContact the authority to ask about rental assistance and housing choice vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wausauwi.gov
Utilities · City office
Wausau Water Works
407 Grant Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with your city water or sewer bill and request a review of eligible sewer charges.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wausauwi.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall and Customer Service
407 Grant Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall City Hall to ask about city services or get help finding the right department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wausauwi.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Marathon County Job Center
731 North 1st Street, Suite 4000, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job, training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Wausau Service Center
225051 Rib Mountain Drive, Wausau, WI 54401
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at the service center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Marathon County Public Library, Wausau Headquarters
300 North First Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Library services and programsGet books, digital resources, public computer access, and learning programs for all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcpl.us
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
518 South 7th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs and contact the department about parks and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wausauwi.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wausau
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
North Central Community Action Program, Inc.
2111 8th St S Ste 102, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-6155
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Marathon County
Wausau is in Marathon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Marathon County Social Services
1000 Lake View Drive, Suite 400, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Economic support benefitsApply for or get help with FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medicaid, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child welfare and family supportGet help with child protection, foster care, youth justice, and services for children with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marathoncounty.gov
Child support · County office
Marathon County Child Support Agency
1200 Lake View Drive, Suite 200, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, collecting, or changing child support and medical support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marathoncounty.gov
State office · Regional office
Healthfirst WIC Program
216 S. 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthfirstnetwork.org
Public health · County office
Marathon County Health Department
1000 Lake View Drive, Suite 100, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health services, health education, and disease prevention.
- ImmunizationsAsk about free or low-cost immunizations and make an appointment with the health department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marathoncounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Central Health Care
1150 Lake View Drive, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis careGet outpatient mental health and substance use care or contact the crisis center for urgent help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on norcen.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Marathon County Clerk of Courts
Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Help here
- Court records and self-help informationView public circuit court records and find links to Wisconsin court self-help resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marathoncounty.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