Athens

Local offices in Athens

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village of Athens Clerk's Office

  203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI 54411

  Help here

  • Village services and resident helpVisit or call the Clerk's Office for village services and help with resident questions.
  • Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill or ask the Clerk's Office about your account.
  Call 715-257-9170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on athenswis.com

• Library · County office

  Marathon County Public Library, Athens Branch

  203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI 54411

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and take part in programs.
  Call 715-257-7292DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Athens website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Athens

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

Job help near Athens

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Athens. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Marathon County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  731 North 1st Street, Suite 4000, Wausau, WI 54403

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Call 715-261-8700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Clark County Job Center

  Also helps young people

  41 miles away

  501 Hewett Street, Neillsville, WI 54456

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 715-743-4631DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Wisconsin Rapids Job Center

  Also helps young people

  46 miles away

  320 W Grand Ave, Suite 102, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Call (715) 679-5614DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

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 Marathon County

Athens is in Marathon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Marathon County Social Services

  1000 Lake View Drive, Suite 400, Wausau, WI 54403

  Help here

  • Economic support benefitsApply for or get help with FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medicaid, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child welfare and family supportGet help with child protection, foster care, youth justice, and services for children with disabilities.Read more
  Call 715-261-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Marathon County Child Support Agency

  1200 Lake View Drive, Suite 200, Wausau, WI 54403

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, collecting, or changing child support and medical support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 715-261-7620DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  Healthfirst WIC Program

  216 S. 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-246-5743DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthfirstnetwork.org

• Public health · County office

  Marathon County Health Department

  1000 Lake View Drive, Suite 100, Wausau, WI 54403

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health services, health education, and disease prevention.
  • ImmunizationsAsk about free or low-cost immunizations and make an appointment with the health department.Read more
  Call 715-261-1900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  North Central Health Care

  1150 Lake View Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis careGet outpatient mental health and substance use care or contact the crisis center for urgent help.Read more
  Call 715-848-4331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norcen.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Marathon County Clerk of Courts

  Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403

  Help here

  • Court records and self-help informationView public circuit court records and find links to Wisconsin court self-help resources.
  Call 715-261-1300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marathon 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