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Local offices in New Richmond
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
New Richmond Housing Authority
370 Odanah Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and application steps.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newrichmondwi.gov
Utilities · City office
New Richmond Utilities
156 E. First Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Utility billingView utility usage, pay bills, and manage automatic payments online.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myaccount.nrutilities.com
Older adults · Regional office
New Richmond Senior Center
156 E. First Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities, meet neighbors, and get lunch at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sccwi.gov
State office
WisDOT New Richmond Service Center
156 E. 1st Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or get help with a driver license or state ID at the service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · City office
New Richmond Community Library
450 South Arch Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, media, and other library materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newrichmondlibrary.org
Local office · City office
New Richmond City Hall
156 E. First Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, questions, and public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newrichmondwi.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Richmond
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 New Richmond
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 New Richmond. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
St. Croix Valley Job Center
Also helps young people
18 miles away
704-B North Main Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Polk County Job Center
Also helps young people
23 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 · Affiliate center
Dunn County Job Center
Also helps young people
36 miles away
401 Technology Drive East, Menomonie, WI 54751
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 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
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 St. Croix County
New Richmond is in St. Croix County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
St. Croix County Health & Human Services
1752 Dorset Ln, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Economic SupportApply for or get help with FoodShare, health care coverage, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Children and family servicesGet connected to county services for children, families, and youth.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccwi.gov
Public health · County office
St. Croix County WIC
1752 Dorset Ln, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccwi.gov
Child support · County office
St. Croix County Child Support
1101 Carmichael Rd, Suite 2700, Hudson, WI 54016
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccwi.gov
State office
Wisconsin DHS Eligibility Management, St. Croix County
1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with FoodShare, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Public health · County office
St. Croix County Public Health
1752 Dorset Ln, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, maternal and child health, reproductive health, and public health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccwi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
St. Croix County Behavioral Health
1752 Dorset Ln, New Richmond, WI 54017
Help here
- Behavioral health intakeCall to arrange an appointment or find mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccwi.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.
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