Jefferson

Local offices in Jefferson

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

• Older adults · City office

  Jefferson Senior Center

  859 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Senior dining and Meals on WheelsAdults age 60 and older can have lunch at the center or ask about home delivered meals.
  Call 920-674-7728DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 877-947-2211Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Jefferson Water Utility

  317 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Water and utility billsPay your utility bill in person and ask about budget billing for steadier monthly payments.
  Call 920-674-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Jefferson City Hall

  317 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • City services and clerk assistanceContact the City Clerk’s Office for help with city questions, forms, and public services.
  • Property tax paymentsPay eligible property taxes in person at City Hall.Read more
  Call 920-674-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Workforce Development Center, Jefferson County

  874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Employment and job search helpVisit for help with job searches and employment services.
  Call 920-675-4638DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dwd.wisconsin.gov

• Library · City office

  Jefferson Public Library

  321 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers, and take part in library programs.
  Call 920-674-7733DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Jefferson, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

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

• Child support · County office

  Jefferson County Child Support Agency

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and setting up income withholding.
  Website

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

• State office · State office

  Human Services and Workforce Development Center

  874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • FoodShare and health care benefitsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare and health care benefits at this office.Apply online
  Call 888-794-5780DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Human services · County office

  Jefferson County Human Services Department

  1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Human servicesContact the department to find county support and services for people and families.
  • Emergency mental health servicesCall the department for help with an urgent mental health need.
  Call 920-674-3105DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department

  1541 Annex Road, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for public health information and services for county residents.
  • WICThe department provides WIC nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 920-674-7189DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Circuit Court

  311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549

  Help here

  • Court information and formsAsk court staff for public case information, court procedures, and forms.Read more
  Call 920-674-7150DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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