Birchwood

Local offices in Birchwood

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

• Older adults · County office

  Birchwood Senior Center

  110 Euclid Ave., Birchwood, WI 54817

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can contact the center about local senior meals.
  Call 715-354-3001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Birchwood Water and Sewer

  101 N. Main Street, Birchwood, WI 54817

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the village water and sewer supervisor with questions about water or sewer service and bills.Read more
  Call 715-651-7003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on birchwoodvillage.wi.gov

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  101 N. Main Street, Birchwood, WI 54817

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsContact the village clerk for help with local government services, forms, and records.Read more
  Call 715-354-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on birchwoodvillage.wi.gov

Village of Birchwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Birchwood

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

Job help near Birchwood

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 Birchwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Barron County Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  331 South Main St, Ste 6, Rice Lake, WI 54868

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm

  Call 715-679-5570; 715-234-6302DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Polk County Job Center

  Also helps young people

  46 miles away

  317 A Main Street, PO Box 278, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

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

  Call 715-485-3115DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Chippewa County Job Center

  Also helps young people

  50 miles away

  2829 County Hwy I, Suite 2A, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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

  Call 715-723-2248DirectionsWebsite

  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 Washburn County

Birchwood is in Washburn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Washburn County Health & Human Services

  304 2nd Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871

  Help here

  • Economic and family supportGet help with FoodShare, health coverage, child care support, and other family services.
  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the department for county mental health and alcohol or drug use services.
  Call 715-468-4747DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washburn.wi.us

• Child support · County office

  Washburn County Child Support

  304 2nd Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents and guardians can get help establishing paternity and support orders or changing and enforcing an order.Apply online
  Call 715-468-4747DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washburn.wi.us

• Community action · Nonprofit

  West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceEligible Washburn County residents can apply for help with home energy costs and crisis needs.Apply online
  Call 715-598-4750Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Washburn County Public Health

  304 2nd Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and other public health needs.
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children can get nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.
  Call 715-635-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washburn.wi.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court

  10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871

  Help here

  • Court records and self-help informationGet public court records and court forms, and ask general questions about court procedures.
  Call 715-468-4677DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washburn.wi.us

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Washburn County

  304 2nd Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, benefit counseling, and help finding services.
  Call 715-635-4460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.washburn.wi.us

Everything in Washburn 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