Iron County

Local offices in Iron County

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

• Human services · County office

  Iron County Human Services

  300 Taconite St, Suite 201, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • FoodShare and health coverageGet help with FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and other benefit programs.Apply online
  • Energy assistanceApply for help with heating and electric bills, furnace repairs, or a heating emergency.Apply onlineRead more
  • Behavioral health servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use treatment and crisis services.Read more
  Call 715-561-3636DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Iron County Public Health

  210 5th Avenue N, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with health programs, disease prevention, reproductive health, and environmental health.Read more
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 715-561-2191DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Iron County Clerk of Courts

  300 Taconite St, Suite 207, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Court information and formsFind court forms and case information or get help with court records and payments.
  Call 715-561-4084DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North, Iron County Branch

  307 3rd Avenue South, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Aging and disability assistanceGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, benefits, and local support services.
  Call 715-561-2108DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc-n-wi.org

• Veterans · County office

  Iron County Veterans Service Office

  300 Taconite St, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, education, and survivor benefits.
  Call 715-561-2190DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• Child support · County office

  Iron County Child Support

  300 Taconite St, Suite 122, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, orders, and questions about your case.
  Call 715-561-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Iron County Emergency Management

  300 Taconite St, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about local emergency alerts, preparedness, and disaster recovery support.
  Call 715-561-3266DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.iron.wi.gov

• State office · State office

  Wisconsin DMV Hurley Service Center

  1200 State Hwy 51N, Hurley, WI 54534

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Northern Waters Library Service

  3200 Lakeshore Dr. E., Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Regional library resourcesGet help accessing library materials, shared resources, and digital media through member libraries.Read more
  Call 715-682-2365DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwls.wislib.org

Iron County, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Iron County

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

Cities and towns in Iron County

• Hurley
• Montreal

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