Monroe
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Local offices in Monroe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Green County Human Services, Economic Support
N3152 State Road 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- FoodShare and health care benefitsVisit or contact the county agency to apply for, renew, or ask about FoodShare and health care benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Housing authority · City office
Monroe Housing Authority
800 13th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its affordable housing and application process.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer's Office
1110 18th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpPay water, sewer, and garbage bills or ask about a payment agreement if a bill is overdue.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonroe.org
Utilities · City office
Monroe Water Utility
1224 10th Ave W, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Water service and water quality helpContact the Water Utility about water quality, service problems, or water billing questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonroe.org
Local office · City office
Monroe City Hall
1110 18th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services, departments, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonroe.org
Older adults · City office
Behring Senior Center
1113 10th St, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Programs and activities for older adultsFind programs, classes, and fitness activities for adults age 55 and older.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on monroeseniorcenter.com
State office · State office
Monroe DMV Service Center
815 1st Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card at this service center.Apply online
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, license plates, and registration stickers.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · City office
Monroe Public Library
925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Library materials and cardGet a library card and borrow books, movies, and other materials.Apply onlineRead more
- Homebound deliveryAsk whether library materials can be delivered to your home if you cannot visit.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on monroepubliclibrary.org
City of Monroe, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe
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
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Inc.
149 N Iowa St, Dodgeville, WI 53533-1545
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Green County
Monroe is in Green County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Green County Human Services
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Economic support benefitsGet help applying for FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medical Assistance, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Emergency shelter and energy assistanceAsk about emergency shelter and help with energy costs.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child welfare, foster care, and services for children with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Public health · County office
Green County WIC Program
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support, food benefits, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Child support · County office
Green County Child Support Agency
Justice Center, 2841 Sixth Street, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Public health · County office
Green County Public Health
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Green County Human Services Behavioral Health
N3152 State Highway 81, Monroe, WI 53566
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet counseling and other services for mental health and substance use concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greencountywi.org
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