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Local offices in Juneau County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Juneau County Department of Human Services
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Economic SupportGet help applying for FoodShare and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Family and social servicesGet help with family services, child welfare, and other social needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Child support · County office
Juneau County Child Support Agency
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, cases, and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov
Housing help · County office
Juneau County Housing Authority
717 East State Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing if you meet the program’s age, disability, or income rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on juneaucountyha.com
Public health · County office
Juneau County Health Department
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children access healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Juneau County Behavioral Health Services
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the department for mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Juneau County Clerk of Circuit Court
200 Oak Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Court information and formsGet court forms, case information, and help with court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country, Juneau County Office
200 Hickory Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information about aging, disability, long-term care, benefits, caregiving, meals, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrceaglewi.org
Veterans · County office
Juneau County Veterans Service Office
220 East State Street, Room 101, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and entitlements.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Juneau County Emergency Management
200 Oak Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency preparedness information and help with disaster readiness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.juneau.wi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Connections, Juneau County
1000 College Avenue, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet employment and training help by appointment, including support through FSET and WIOA.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforceconnections.org
State office
Wisconsin DMV Mauston Service Center
318 East State Street, Mauston, WI 53948
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply in person for driver licenses, ID cards, vehicle titles, plates, and registration stickers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · Regional office
Winding Rivers Library System
Help here
- Library system servicesFind books and other library resources through member libraries serving Jackson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrlsweb.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Juneau County, closest to the center of Mauston first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Lakeview Food Pantry
Lakeview Lutheran Church
58 miles from the center of Mauston4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM. During daylight saving time; 2 PM to 4 PM. Outside daylight saving time
Listed on lakeviewlutheranchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The River Food Pantry
59 miles from the center of Mauston3301 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 3 PM
- Wed12 PM to 6 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Dane County community members experiencing food insecurity
Listed on riverfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fritz Food Pantry
Goodman Community Center
61 miles from the center of Mauston149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 8 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Anyone in the community who needs it
Listed on goodmancenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Luke House
61 miles from the center of Mauston310 South Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI 53703
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch; 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
- Sun5:45 PM to 6:30 PM. Dinner
Listed on lukehousemadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Juneau County
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 Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
1000 State Highway 13, PO Box 430, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965-9021
Listed on dcf.wisconsin.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Juneau County
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 Juneau County. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Sauk County Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
28 miles away
505 Broadway Street, Room B27, Baraboo, WI 53913
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm by appointment Resource Room Monday 9:00 am-2:30 pm & Tuesdays 12:30 pm-2:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Wisconsin Rapids Job Center
Also helps young people
43 miles away
320 W Grand Ave, Suite 102, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026
American Job Center
Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
57 miles away
2615 East Avenue South, Suite 101, La Crosse, WI 54601
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 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
Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
2615 East Avenue South, Suite 101, La Crosse, WI 54601
Workforce board
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 East Washington Avenue, E108, PO Box 7972 (53707), Madison, WI 53703
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.
Cities and towns in Juneau 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
Talk to a person
- United Way's 211
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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