Shawano
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Local offices in Shawano
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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
Housing authority · City office
Shawano City Housing Authority
951 Elizabeth Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing or rental assistance and pick up an application at Elizabeth Manor.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shawanohousing.com
Utilities · City office
Shawano Municipal Utilities
122 N Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with utility bills, payments, and account services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofshawano.com
Local office · City office
Shawano City Hall
127 S Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofshawano.com
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Shawano Service Center
1340 E Green Bay Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Driver licensing servicesVisit the DMV for driver licensing services available at the Shawano service center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Shawano County Library, Shawano Branch
128 S Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shawanolibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Shawano Civic Center
225 S Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Community meeting roomsAsk about reserving rooms for public meetings, workshops, and community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofshawano.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shawano
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
Offices for all of Shawano County
Shawano is in Shawano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Shawano County Department of Human Services
W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Public assistanceApply in person for FoodShare and get help with Medicaid and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and community supportAsk about early intervention, disability supports for children, and community based care.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
Public health · County office
Shawano County WIC Office
311 N. Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
Child support · County office
Shawano County Child Support Division
W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help with child support services, including establishing and managing support cases.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Shawano County
1259 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Low income housingThe authority manages housing for people who qualify based on program requirements.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
Public health · Regional office
Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department
311 N. Main Street, Room 102, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and help with community and environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Shawano County Human Services Behavioral Health Division
W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet help connecting with mental health, substance use, crisis, and recovery services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us
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