Evansville

Local offices in Evansville

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

• Utilities · City office

  Evansville Water & Light Utility Billing

  31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536

  Help here

  • Water and electric service and billingGet help with water and electric service, understand your bill, and ask billing questions.Apply online
  • Energy saving offersCheck for energy saving offers and programs that may lower your utility costs.
  Call 608-882-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on evansvillewi.gov

• Library · City office

  Eager Free Public Library

  39 W. Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536

  Help here

  • Library materials and learning resourcesVisit the library to use books, learning resources, internet access, and community programs.
  Call 608-882-2260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Evansville City Hall

  31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services and local government.
  Call 608-882-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on evansvillewi.gov

City of Evansville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Evansville

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

Offices for all of Rock County

Evansville is in Rock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Rock County Human Services Department

  1717 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546

  Help here

  • Benefits and economic supportGet help with FoodShare, health care benefits, and other economic support.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesFind county mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.
  Call 608-757-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockcountywi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Rock County Child Support Services

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.
  Call 608-757-5700Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockcountywi.gov

• State office · Regional office

  Nutrition and Health Associates WIC

  32 E Racine Street, Janesville, WI 53546

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 608-754-3722DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockcountywi.gov

• State office · State office

  Wisconsin DHS Eligibility Management, Rock County

  1717 Center Avenue, Suite 600, Janesville, WI 53546

  Help here

  • Health and food benefit applicationsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and other benefits.Apply online
  Call 888-794-5780DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Public health · County office

  Rock County Public Health Department

  3328 N US Highway 51, Janesville, WI 53545

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about disease prevention, immunizations, environmental health, and other local health services.
  Call 608-757-5440DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockcountywi.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wisconsin Court System Self-Help Law Center

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind court forms and learn about Wisconsin court procedures for representing yourself.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wicourts.gov

Everything in Rock 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