Butternut

Local offices in Butternut

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  301 Michigan Street, Butternut, WI 54514

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact the village clerk about village services and local government matters.
  • Municipal water serviceContact the village about municipal water service and related questions.
  Call 715-769-3113DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandcountywi.gov

Village of Butternut website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Butternut

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

Job help near Butternut

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 Butternut. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Park Falls Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.8 miles away

  1157 South 4th Avenue, Park Falls, WI 54552

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

  Call 715-762-2477DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ashland Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  417 9th Avenue West, Ashland, WI 54806

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:00am- 4:00pm

  Call 715-682-9141DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Northern Advantage Job Center

  Also helps young people

  58 miles away

  51 A North Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501

  Hours: Monday: 8:30 - 4:00, Tuesday: 8:30 - 4:00, Wednesday: 12-4, Thursday: 8:30 - 1:00, Friday, closed.

  Call (715) 261-8700DirectionsWebsite

  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 Ashland County

Butternut is in Ashland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ashland County Health & Human Services

  630 Sanborn Ave., Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Human services and economic supportGet help with county human services and applications for programs such as FoodShare and energy assistance.
  • Public healthContact the county for public health services and environmental health questions.
  Call 715-682-7004DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Bay Area WIC

  216 3rd St. W., Suite 100, Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 715-682-6661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  West CAP

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceApply for heating and electric bill assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
  Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Ashland County Housing Authority

  128 Wilderness Drive, Mellen, WI 54546

  Help here

  • Public and rental housingApply for public housing, rental units, or a housing choice voucher.Apply onlineRead more
  • Home repair and weatherizationAsk about home repair, weatherization, and emergency furnace programs.Read more
  Call 715-274-8311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ashland County Circuit Court

  Ashland County Courthouse, 201 Main St. W., Room 307, Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Court forms and court informationFind court forms and information about court services and records.
  Call 715-682-7016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  ADRC of the North, Ashland County Branch

  630 Sanborn Ave., Ashland, WI 54806

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceGet information about services, benefits, and long-term care options for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-663-3607DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrc-n-wi.org

Everything in Ashland 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