Fairchild

Local offices in Fairchild

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

• Older adults · County office

  Fairchild Community Center

  120 Farmer St, Fairchild, WI

  Help here

  • Senior diningOlder adults can contact the county dining program about meals at the Fairchild site.
  Call 715-839-4886DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Fairchild Clerk-Treasurer

  331 Oak St, Fairchild, WI 54741

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billsContact the village clerk about village services or paying a village utility bill.
  Call 715-334-3002DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Fairchild Public Library

  208 Huron St, Fairchild, WI 54741

  Help here

  • Library resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, and use online learning and reading resources.
  Call 715-334-4007DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairchildpl.org

Village of Fairchild website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fairchild

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

Offices for all of Eau Claire County

Fairchild is in Eau Claire County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Eau Claire County Department of Human Services

  721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703

  Help here

  • FoodShare and Medicaid helpGet help with FoodShare, health coverage, and other county human services.Apply online
  • Mental health crisis servicesCall for mental health crisis support or help finding county services.Read more
  Call 715-839-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Eau Claire County Child Support Agency

  721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1200, Eau Claire, WI 54703

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 414-615-2436DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Eau Claire County Housing Authority

  227 1st Street West, Altoona, WI 54720

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing or rental vouchers through the county housing authority.Apply online
  Call 715-839-6240DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Eau Claire City-County Health Department

  720 2nd Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information, services, and clinic help.
  • WICApply for food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 715-839-4718DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Regional office

  Great Rivers 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get referrals to local help and crisis services.
  Call 800-362-8255Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greatriversunitedway.org

• Older adults · County office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County

  721 Oxford Ave., Suite 1130, Eau Claire, WI 54703

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and options counselingGet help finding benefits, care, transportation, and other aging or disability services.
  • Senior nutrition servicesAsk about meals and nutrition services for older adults.
  Call 715-839-4735DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Eau Claire 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