Adams County
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Local offices in Adams County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Adams County Health & Human Services
108 East North Street, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with FoodShare and other public benefits.Read more
- Behavioral healthContact the department for behavioral health services and support.
- Children and family servicesGet help with services for children and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Child support · County office
Adams County Child Support Agency
401 Adams Street, Suite 2, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Public health · County office
Adams County Public Health
108 East North Street, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Immunizations and disease servicesGet information about immunizations and help with communicable diseases.
- WICAdams County Public Health says WIC is run through Juneau County.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Adams County Aging and Disability Services
569 N. Cedar Street, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help choosing services for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
- Meals and transportationAsk about meal services and transportation for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Adams County Veterans Service Office
108 E. North Street, Suite 4, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and appealing a denied benefit.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Emergency Management
401 Adams Street, Suite 5, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating recovery after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Adams County Job Center
401 N. Main Street, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, training, and career services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on advancewi.org
State office · State office
Adams DMV Service Center
478 N. Oak Street, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver license or Wisconsin ID card.
- Vehicle title and registration servicesGet help with vehicle titles, plates, and registration stickers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Adams County Library
569 N. Cedar Street, Adams, WI 53910
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Adams County, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Adams 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
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Adams 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.
- 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