Mauston
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Local offices in Mauston
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Housing help · City office
City of Mauston Housing Authority
208 W. Monroe Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing in Mauston for eligible households.Apply online
- Housing choice voucherAsk about rental assistance that can be used with participating private landlords in Juneau County.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mauston.com
State office
Wisconsin DMV Mauston Service Center
318 E. State Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card at the service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Hatch Public Library
111 W. State Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Library materials and public accessGet a library card, borrow books and digital items, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hatchpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Mauston City Hall
303 Mansion Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- City services and informationGet help with city records, elections, permits, and other city services.Read more
- Water and sewer billsGet help paying your city water and sewer bill.Read more
- Community room and park reservationsAsk City Hall to reserve a city park or community room.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mauston.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mauston
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
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Juneau County
Mauston is in Juneau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Juneau County Department of Human Services
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Economic SupportGet help applying for FoodShare and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and social servicesGet help with family services, child welfare, and other social needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Juneau County Child Support Agency
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, cases, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · County office
Juneau County Housing Authority
717 East State Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing if you meet the program’s age, disability, or income rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on juneaucountyha.com
Public health · County office
Juneau County Health Department
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children access healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Juneau County Behavioral Health Services
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the department for mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Juneau County Clerk of Circuit Court
200 Oak Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Court information and formsGet court forms, case information, and help with court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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.
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