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Local offices in Adams
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties 211
Help here
- Community resource information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwswac.org
Utilities · City office
City of Adams Water and Sewer Utility
101 N Juneau St, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the utility about water or sewer bills and pay bills at the Public Works building.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofadamswi.org
State office
Adams DMV Service Center
478 N Oak St, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or get help with a Wisconsin driver license or identification card at the service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Adams County Library
569 N Cedar St, Suite 1, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or ask for research help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adamscountylibrary.info
Local office · City office
City Hall
101 N Main St, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- City services and paymentsVisit or call City Hall for city services, permits, schedules, and tax payment information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofadamswi.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Adams
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Adams
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
Youth program
Adams County Job Center
0.6 miles away
401 N Main St, Adams, WI 53910
These are the closest to Adams.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Wisconsin Rapids Job Center
Also helps young people
30 miles away
320 W Grand Ave, Suite 102, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Sauk County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
34 miles away
505 Broadway Street, Room B27, Baraboo, WI 53913
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm by appointment Resource Room Monday 9:00 am-2:30 pm & Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Clark County Job Center
Also helps young people
57 miles away
501 Hewett Street, Neillsville, WI 54456
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Wisconsin
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Inc.
2801 Hoover Road, Unit 1A, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Workforce board
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 East Washington Avenue, E108, PO Box 7972 (53707), Madison, WI 53703
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Adams County
Adams is in Adams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Adams County Health & Human Services
108 East North Street, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Economic supportGet help with FoodShare and other public benefits.Read more
- Behavioral healthContact the department for behavioral health services and support.
- Children and family servicesGet help with services for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Child support · County office
Adams County Child Support Agency
401 Adams Street, Suite 2, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Public health · County office
Adams County Public Health
108 East North Street, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Immunizations and disease servicesGet information about immunizations and help with communicable diseases.
- WICAdams County Public Health says WIC is run through Juneau County.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Older adults · County office
Adams County Aging and Disability Services
569 N. Cedar Street, Adams, WI 53910
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help choosing services for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
- Meals and transportationAsk about meal services and transportation for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Veterans · County office
Adams County Veterans Service Office
108 E. North Street, Suite 4, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and appealing a denied benefit.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.wi.us
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Emergency Management
401 Adams Street, Suite 5, Friendship, WI 53934
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help coordinating recovery after a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.adams.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.
- 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
- United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-947-2211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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