Birnamwood

Local offices in Birnamwood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Matsche Community Center and Village Hall

  362 Railroad Street, Birnamwood, WI 54414

  Help here

  • Village services and water billingContact the village about water bills, village information, or a non-emergency maintenance issue.Read more
  Call 715-449-0059DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbirnamwood.com

• Library · County office

  Birnamwood Branch Library

  337 Main Street, Birnamwood, WI 54414

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use digital resources, or join a library program.Apply online
  Call 715-253-2763DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shawanolibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Matsche Community Center

  362 Railroad Street, Birnamwood, WI 54414

  Help here

  • Community center rentalAsk the village clerk about reserving the center for a gathering.
  Call 715-449-0059DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbirnamwood.com

Village of Birnamwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Birnamwood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Shawano County

Birnamwood is in Shawano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Shawano County Department of Human Services

  W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply in person for FoodShare and get help with Medicaid and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family and community supportAsk about early intervention, disability supports for children, and community based care.Read more
  Call 715-526-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Public health · County office

  Shawano County WIC Office

  311 N. Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 715-526-2822DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Child support · County office

  Shawano County Child Support Division

  W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help with child support services, including establishing and managing support cases.Apply online
  Call 715-526-2190DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of Shawano County

  1259 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Low income housingThe authority manages housing for people who qualify based on program requirements.
  Call 715-526-6960DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Public health · Regional office

  Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department

  311 N. Main Street, Room 102, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and help with community and environmental health concerns.
  Call 715-526-4808DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

Everything in Shawano 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