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Local offices in Centuria
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local service referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, employment, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Utilities · Regional office
Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative
1001 State Road 35, Centuria, WI 54824
Help here
- Electric bills and payment arrangementsPay an electric bill in person or call the billing department to ask about payment arrangements.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on polkburnett.com
Local office · City office
Village of Centuria Office
305 Wisconsin Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824
Help here
- Village office and utility billsVisit the village office for help with utility bills and other village services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcenturia.gov
Library · City office
Centuria Public Library
409 Fourth Street, Centuria, WI 54824
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or ask library staff for research and technology help.
- Community roomAsk the library about reserving its small room for study, tutoring, or a small meeting.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centurialibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Centuria
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 Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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
West Central Community Action Agency, Inc.
525 2nd St, PO Box 308, Glenwood City, WI 54013-8556
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Centuria
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 Centuria. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Polk County Job Center
Also helps young people
5.1 miles away
317 A Main Street, PO Box 278, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026
American Job Center
Barron County Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
40 miles away
331 South Main St, Ste 6, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
St. Croix Valley Job Center
Also helps young people
40 miles away
704-B North Main Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 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
West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Inc.
500 Main St E, Suite 201, Menomonie, WI 54751
Workforce board
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 East Washington Avenue, E108, PO Box 7972 (53707), Madison, WI 53703
Offices for all of Polk County
Centuria is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Polk County Human Services Department
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Human and social servicesContact the department for help with county human services and support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Child support · County office
Polk County Child Support Agency
Justice Center, Suite 100, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the agency for help with child support services in Polk County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
State office
Wisconsin DHS Eligibility Management: Polk County
100 Polk Co Plaza, Suite 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- FoodShare and health coverage benefitsApply for, renew, or make changes to FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Department
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for public health services in Polk County.
- WICThe county health department provides WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcnwwi.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV Amery Service Center
950 Elden Avenue, Amery, WI 54001
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesVisit for driver license, ID card, and other listed DMV services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.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
- 211 Wisconsin
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.
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