Manitowoc County
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Local offices in Manitowoc County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Manitowoc County Human Services
926 S 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Social and family servicesGet help with county social services, family programs, and financial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Manitowoc County Child Support Agency
1010 S 8th Street, Room 119, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and setting up or enforcing child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Housing authority · City office
Manitowoc Housing Authority at Manitou Manor
1433 N 6th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Public housingApply for low-income public housing at Manitou Manor.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitoumanorwi.com
Public health · County office
Manitowoc County Health Department and WIC
1028 S 9th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health information, public health services, and referrals.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Manitowoc County Human Services Clinical Services
926 S 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use treatment and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Wisconsin, United Way Fox Cities
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 to find local health and human services, or call the regional center directly.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Manitowoc County Clerk of Circuit Court
1010 S 8th Street, 1st Floor, Room 105, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet help with circuit court filings, records, and court administration questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore
1701 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about aging, disability, caregiving, long-term care, and related public benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Veterans · County office
Manitowoc County Veteran Services
1701 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, applying for, or resolving problems with veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Manitowoc County Emergency Management
1024 S 9th Street, 1st Floor, Room 113, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county emergency preparedness information and resources for major emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manitowoccountywi.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Manitowoc Service Center
3651 Dewey Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for a driver license or ID card and handle eligible vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Manitowoc-Calumet Library System
707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Help here
- Library system supportFind library system resources and support for member libraries and their patrons.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mclsweb.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Manitowoc 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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
Lakeshore CAP, Inc. of Wisconsin
PO Box 2315, Manitowoc, WI 54221-2315
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Manitowoc 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