Rhinelander

Local offices in Rhinelander

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
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · City office

  Rhinelander Housing Authority

  411 W. Phillip Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

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  • Section 8 housingContact the authority about Section 8 housing in Rhinelander.
  Call 715-365-7979DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us

• Utilities · City office

  Rhinelander Water Utility Billing Customer Service

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  • Water utility billingGet help with water bills, service, and customer account questions.
  • Utility bill assistanceFind information about help with paying a city utility bill.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us

• Local office · City office

  Rhinelander City Hall

  135 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

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  • City servicesContact the city for general government services, permits, elections, and records.
  Call 715-365-8600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderwi.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Northern Advantage Job Center

  51A N. Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, career information, and support services.
  Call 715-365-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org

• State office · Nonprofit

  Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works

  51A N. Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Wisconsin WorksAsk about Wisconsin Works eligibility and in-person employment services for Oneida County.
  Call 715-365-7824DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Rhinelander District Library

  106 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or find reading and learning resources.Read more
  Call 715-365-1070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rhinelanderlibrary.org

City of Rhinelander website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rhinelander

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

Offices for all of Oneida County

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

• Human services · County office

  Oneida County Human Services Department

  1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Economic and family supportApply for FoodShare, health coverage, child care assistance, and other support programs.
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support services and establishing or enforcing support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  • Mental health and crisis servicesContact the department for outpatient mental health care and emergency support.
  Call 715-362-5695DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.oneidacountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Oneida Vilas WIC

  100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 715-369-6109DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.oneidacountywi.gov

• Public health · County office

  Oneida County Public Health Department

  100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, and help with other health needs.
  Call 715-369-6111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.oneidacountywi.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Oneida County Clerk of Courts

  Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Court forms and procedure informationGet available court forms and general information about court procedures and schedules.Read more
  Call 715-369-6120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountywi.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Oneida County

  100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Aging and disability assistanceGet information and help finding services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
  • Benefit and care options counselingTalk with a specialist about benefits, long-term care, transportation, and other support.Read more
  Call 715-369-6170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc.oneidacountywi.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Oneida County Veterans Services

  Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans, dependent, and survivor benefits.
  Call 715-369-6127DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountywi.gov

Everything in Oneida 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.
• 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