BUDGETING
CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUREAU - HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM
1416 Cummings Ave.
Superior, WI
715-394-6617
PURPOSE:
Housing counseling for low and moderate income home buyers, pre-purchase, default, home buyer/renter education, resource and referral.
ELIGIBILITY:
Low or moderate income - no fee.
ELDERLY BENEFIT SPECIALIST
502 5th & California
P.O. Box 502
Hayward, WI 54843
634-3000 or 1-800-300-6497
PURPOSE:
To provide direct services to the elderly regarding entitlement programs (Medicare, Medicaid, SSI) and act as an advocate on their behalf.
ELIGIBILITY:
60 years of age or older.
FAMILY MEANS
1280 W Clairmont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI
1-800-780-2890
PURPOSE:
Consumer credit and debt management counseling services. Services are available by mail, telephone or the internet at (Warning Site Loads 5 pop ups!!!) www.familymeans.com
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to the general public. Must have an income to work with.
FEES:
Assessments are at no charge. There is a fee for monthly disbursements.
UW-EXTENSION OFFICE
Courthouse - 10610 Main Street
Hayward, WI 54843
634-4829
PURPOSE:
Budget counseling, home economist, farm financial analysis, agriculture agent counseling.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to the public.
INCOME ASSISTANCE
LCO ECONOMIC SUPPORT/GENERAL ASSISTANCE
13394W Trepania Rd Bldg 1
Hayward, WI 54843
865-4009
PURPOSE:
Provide income subsidy, general assistance, and medical benefits. Job skill development.
ELIGIBILITY:
Native American Tribal Member - 18+ years of age, must reside on Reservation.
NIEMI DISABILITY CONSULTING SERVICES
1-877-728-4714
PURPOSE:
Advocate and represent disabled applicants for Social Security and SSI disability benefits.
ELIGIBILITY:
Percentage of settlement.
SALVATION ARMY
Billie Olson
638-3320
Southern Sawyer County residents 1-800-569-4162 ext. 320
PURPOSE:
Financial assistance for emergency situations.
ELIGIBILITY:
Call for more information.
SAWYER COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT
Courthouse - 406 Main Street
Hayward, WI 54843
634-3173
Southern Sawyer County residents 1-877-699-4110
PURPOSE:
Establish paternity. Establish, collect and enforce child support payments. Reconcile court orders.
ELIGIBILITY:
Call for further information.
SAWYER COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
105 E. 4th Street
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI 54843
634-4806
Southern Sawyer County residents 1-800-569-4162
PURPOSE:
A variety of services are provided in the areas of economic support to families with minor children. Employment programs. Provide assistance in contacting other County resources that may help solve your financial difficulties. General Relief provides short-term assistance with living expenses when no other funds are available. A County program for people not eligible for State or Federal aid.
ELIGIBILITY:
Formal application. Must meet requirements for specific services.
SAWYER COUNTY VETERAN'S OFFICE
15872 5th Street
P.O. Box 717
Hayward, WI 54843
634-2770
PURPOSE:
Assist in applying for benefits and information regarding grants, subsistence assistance, low interest loans for housing, education, medical equipment, etc.
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a qualified veteran or dependent. Formal application.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
1519 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI
715-392-6449
or
12 W Marshall
Rice Lake, WI
715-234-7586
1-800-772-1213
PURPOSE:
Assistance in applying for all Social Security cards, benefits, including retirement, survivors and disability benefits (including SSI - aged, blind or disabled).
ELIGIBILITY:
Must meet age requirements and/or disability. Formal application, may be done by phone.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Employer Information or Assistance - 1-800-247-1744
Claimant Information - 1-800-494-4944
New Applications - 1-800-822-5246