Vilas County
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Local offices in Vilas County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Vilas County Department of Social Services
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare PlusApply for, renew, or ask questions about FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vilascountywi.gov
Public health · Regional office
Oneida Vilas WIC
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.oneidacountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Vilas County Child Support Agency
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and related case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
North East Foundation for Rural Housing
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the agency serving Vilas County to ask about available local assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wiscap.org
Public health · County office
Vilas County Public Health Department
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vilascountywi.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vilas County
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding benefits and services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Veterans · County office
Vilas County Veterans Service Office
330 Court St, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vilascountywi.gov
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Eagle River Service Center
302 W. Pine Street, Eagle River, WI 54521
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state ID card in person.
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle titles, license plates, and registration renewal stickers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Northern Waters Library Service
Help here
- Library network servicesFind and request library materials through the shared network of member libraries serving Vilas County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwls.wislib.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vilas County
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
Cities and towns in Vilas 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.
- 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
- United Way 211
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