Platteville
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Local offices in Platteville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Housing help · City office
Platteville Housing Authority
75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for a housing voucher that helps eligible households pay rent in an approved rental home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on platteville.org
Utilities · City office
Platteville Water and Sewer Office
75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceAsk about your water or sewer bill, pay it, or submit a signed form to start or stop service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on platteville.org
Older adults · City office
Platteville Senior Center
75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- Senior activities and resourcesVisit or call for senior programs, activities, and local resource information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on platteville.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV Platteville Service Center
31 Means Drive, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Wisconsin driver license or identification card at the service center.
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, license plates, and registration renewal stickers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · City office
Platteville Public Library
225 W. Main Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card, borrow materials, request items, or ask for help with library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plattevillepubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Platteville City Hall
75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, public records, elections, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on platteville.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Platteville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Extended Hands Pantry
54 miles from the center of Platteville6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711
Hours
- Mon2 PM to 6 PM
- Tue2 PM to 6 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone from Dane County
Languages: Spanish
Listed on extendedhandspantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry
Lussier Community Education Center
54 miles from the center of Platteville55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Hours
- Wed7 PM to 8 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required
Listed on lcecmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Platteville
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 Grant County
Platteville is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Grant County Social Services
8820 Hwy 35/61/81, Suite 1300, Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- FoodShare and health coverage applicationsApply for FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and child care assistance at the county office.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult and elderly servicesGet help with adult protective services, guardianship, and long-term support services.Read more
- Child protective servicesReport child abuse or neglect and ask about family services.Read more
- Home energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and electric bills through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcinternetwebsite.co.grant.wi.gov
Public health · County office
Grant County Health Department
111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health counseling, and help with communicable disease concerns.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Unified Community Services
200 W. Alona Ln., Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet mental health, substance use, and crisis support services for Grant County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcinternetwebsite.co.grant.wi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Grant County
8820 Hwy 35/61 South, Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding aging, disability, and long-term care resources.
- Benefit specialist helpOlder adults and people with disabilities can get help understanding and applying for benefits.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adrcswwi.org
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veterans Service
111 S. Jefferson Street, Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, education assistance, and burial benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcinternetwebsite.co.grant.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Grant County Child Support
130 W. Maple St., Lancaster, WI 53813
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcinternetwebsite.co.grant.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.
Call 988Text 988