Mattoon

Local offices in Mattoon

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

• Utilities · City office

  Mattoon Water and Sewer Utilities

  310 Slate Ave, Mattoon, WI 54450

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay your village water and sewer bill online or contact the village office for help.Apply online
  Call 715-489-3107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Mattoon Branch Library

  311 Slate Ave, Mattoon, WI 54450

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials, use digital resources, and join programs and events.
  Call 715-489-3333DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Mattoon Office

  310 Slate Ave, Mattoon, WI 54450

  Help here

  • Village information and resident questionsContact the village office with questions about local government and village services.
  Call 715-489-3107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mattoon Community Hall

  Help here

  • Community hall rentalVillage residents can contact the village to reserve the community hall for gatherings and events.
  Call 715-489-3107Website

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

Village of Mattoon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mattoon

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

Job help near Mattoon

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 Mattoon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Menominee Job Center

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  North 172 State Hwy. 47/55, Po Box 1179, Keshena, WI 54135

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:am-Noon

  Call 715-799-5600Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Shawano County Job Center

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  607 East Elizabeth Street, Shawano, WI 54166

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 715-524-2511DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Marathon County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  731 North 1st Street, Suite 4000, Wausau, WI 54403

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Call 715-261-8700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 25, 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 Shawano County

Mattoon is in Shawano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Shawano County Department of Human Services

  W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply in person for FoodShare and get help with Medicaid and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family and community supportAsk about early intervention, disability supports for children, and community based care.Read more
  Call 715-526-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Public health · County office

  Shawano County WIC Office

  311 N. Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 715-526-2822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Child support · County office

  Shawano County Child Support Division

  W7327 Anderson Avenue, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help with child support services, including establishing and managing support cases.Apply online
  Call 715-526-2190DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wisconsin.communityos.org

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Shawano County

  1259 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Low income housingThe authority manages housing for people who qualify based on program requirements.
  Call 715-526-6960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

• Public health · Regional office

  Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department

  311 N. Main Street, Room 102, Shawano, WI 54166

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and help with community and environmental health concerns.
  Call 715-526-4808DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shawano.wi.us

Everything in Shawano 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