Hancock
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Local offices in Hancock
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
211 Wisconsin
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
420 N Jefferson St, Hancock, WI 54943
Help here
- Village government servicesContact the village office with questions about local government and village records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofhancockwi.org
Library · City office
Hancock Public Library
114 S Main St, Hancock, WI 54943
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its digital resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hancocklibrary.org
Village of Hancock, Wisconsin website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hancock
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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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
CAP Services, Inc.
2900 Hoover Rd Ste A, Stevens Point, WI 54481-5678
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Waushara County
Hancock is in Waushara County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Waushara County Department of Human Services
380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- FoodShare, health coverage, and other benefitsGet help with FoodShare, Medical Assistance, child care assistance, energy assistance, and BadgerCare Plus.
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and substance use services for adults and children.
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, foster care, and other services for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wausharacountywi.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Noble Community Clinics WIC
400 S. Townline Road, Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support, healthy food benefits, and breastfeeding help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
State office
Wisconsin DHS Eligibility Management Office for Waushara County
213 W. Park St., Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- Apply for or manage benefitsGet in-person help applying for, renewing, or changing FoodShare, Medicaid, and other benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Public health · County office
Waushara County Public Health Department
380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- Immunizations and health programsAsk about immunizations, maternal and child health, harm reduction, and other public health programs.
- Environmental healthGet information about well water testing, lead, mold, and radon.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wausharacountywi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Waushara County Circuit Court and Clerk of Courts
380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and information about handling some court matters without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wicourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waushara County
380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpTalk with a resource specialist about services for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Benefits and legal assistanceGet help understanding public benefits for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Transportation and nutrition servicesAsk about local transportation and nutrition services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wausharacountywi.gov
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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