Richland Center

Local offices in Richland Center

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

• State office

  Forward Service Corporation Wisconsin Works Office

  373 West 6th Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Wisconsin Works (W-2)Ask about applying for Wisconsin Works, Emergency Assistance, and Job Access Loans.
  Call 608-720-1226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dcf.wisconsin.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Richland Center Housing Authority

  701 W. Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable public housing for eligible residents.
  Call 608-647-3466DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City Utilities Office

  450 S. Main St., Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Utility billingGet help with city utility bills and customer accounts.
  Call 608-647-3844DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityutilitiesofrc.com

• Older adults · City office

  Woodman Senior Center

  1050 N. Orange Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportAdults age 55 and older can join social activities, use the center, and find senior meal site information.
  Call 608-647-8108DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov

• Library · City office

  Brewer Public Library

  325 North Central Avenue, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, get information, and take part in learning and cultural programs.
  Call 608-647-6444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Richland Center Municipal Building

  450 South Main Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • City clerk and treasurer servicesVisit or call the city clerk and treasurer for city questions and payments.
  Call 608-647-3466DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on richlandcenterwi.gov

City of Richland Center website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Richland Center first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center Food Pantry

  Lussier Community Education Center

  48 miles from the center of Richland Center

  55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717

  Hours

  • Wed7 PM to 8 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of address is required

  Call 608-833-4979DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lcecmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Extended Hands Pantry

  49 miles from the center of Richland Center

  6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue2 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone from Dane County

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 608-219-2985DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on extendedhandspantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Madison

  53 miles from the center of Richland Center

  2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu2:30 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  Who can come: Dane County residents

  What to bring: One household member must show a valid ID

  Call 608-257-0919DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpmadison.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richland Center

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

Job help near Richland Center

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 Richland Center. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sauk County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 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

  Call 608-355-4810DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  52 miles away

  2615 East Avenue South, Suite 101, La Crosse, WI 54601

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

  Call 608-405-4545DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Dane County Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

  Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

  Call 608-405-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 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 Richland County

Richland Center is in Richland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Richland County Child Support

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the county for help with child support services.
  Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Wisconsin

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 877-947-2211Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Richland County Health & Human Services

  221 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Health and human servicesContact the department to ask about county health and human services.
  Call 608-647-8821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  ADRC of Eagle Country, Richland County Office

  221 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 608-647-4616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Richland County Veterans Services

  181 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for available benefits.
  Call 608-647-6101DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Richland 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