Oconto County

Local offices in Oconto County

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

• Human services · County office

  Oconto County Health and Human Services

  501 Park Avenue, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Economic supportApply for FoodShare, Medicaid, and other income-based help.
  • Behavioral health and disability servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, and disability services.
  • Public healthGet public health services that protect and promote community health.Read more
  Call 920-834-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Oconto County WIC Office

  501 Park Avenue, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 920-834-7072DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Oconto County Child Support Agency

  301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 920-834-6862DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  NEWCAP, Inc.

  1201 Main Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact NEWCAP to ask about local energy and other community assistance programs.
  Call 920-834-4621DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Oconto County Circuit Court

  301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and self-help legal information for common court questions.
  Call 920-834-6837DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Wolf River Region

  229 Van Buren Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 855-492-2372DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Oconto County Veteran Services

  301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help connecting with benefits earned through military service.
  Call 920-834-6817DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Oconto County Office of Emergency Management

  301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county information and coordination support before, during, and after emergencies.
  Call 920-834-6850DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Oconto DMV Service Station

  1008 Pecor Street, Oconto, WI 54153

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew eligible driver licenses and state ID cards in person.
  • Vehicle titles and registrationHandle eligible vehicle title, plate, and registration transactions in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us

Oconto County, Wisconsin website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oconto County

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

Job help near Oconto 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 Oconto County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Marinette County Job Center

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  1605 University Avenue., Marinette, WI 54143

  Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

  Call 715-679-5530DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Door County - Job Center of Wisconsin

  25 miles away

  1300 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 124, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm except Tuesdays

  Call 920-743-6915DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Brown County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

  Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am � 4:30 pm

  Call 920-930-6570DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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.

Cities and towns in Oconto County

• Gillett
• Lena
• Oconto
• Oconto Falls
• Suring

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