Community Resources for Students by County

1. Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving
2. Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault
3. Financial/Emergency Assistance
4. Food
5. Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health
6. Housing/Homelessness
7. Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services
8. Internet/Technology
9. Legal
10. LGBTQ+
11. Substance Abuse
12. Transportation
13. Utilities
14. Veterans
15. Other Washington County Resources

Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving

Childcare:

Contact 4C for Children or YoungStar Quality Care and Research for additional childcare facilities in the area.

Childcare listings do not guarantee availability. Contact childcare facilities directly for availability inquiries.

Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy

• Assists with funding a portion of childcare costs while parents are working or participating in an approved activity
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000
• View informational brochure

4C for Children

• Helps parents navigate the process of child care options available
• Serves Washington, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, and Waukesha Counties
• E-mail: 4c@4cfc.org
• Phone: 262-338-9461
• View statewide childcare resource and referral agencies

YoungStar Quality Childcare and Search

• Provides Wisconsin’s quality childcare rating system and childcare search tool
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000

Washington County Childcare Centers

• Provides information for child care centers in Washington County into a single location listing basic information such as address, size and licensing information

Kettle Moraine YMCA

• Provides children with a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment to learn, grow and thrive for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years
• Phone: 262-334-3405

Boys and Girls Club of Washington County

• Offers character building experiences for the youth of Washington County through the form of social, educational and recreational experiences
• E-mail: office@wcbgc.org
• Phone: 262-334-3732

Washington County Head Start Program

• Helps low-income children ages 3-5 years old, their families, and communities overcome the effects of poverty and helps prepare children to start school
• E-mail: swald@wbsd-schools.org
• Phone: 262-335-5472
• Find a Head Start location

Parenting:

Moraine Park Parent/Caregiver Facebook Group

• Builds and sustains a community of MPTC student parents and caregivers

Family Center of Washington County

• Provides parent education and support programs, interactive family activities, family drop-in, parent and child resource library, and Warmline
• E-mail: kbruni@4cfc.org
• Phone: 262-338-9461

Seed of Hope Center

• Provides free, confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasound, verification of pregnancy, prenatal vitamins, referrals, client advocacy, parenting education, and sexual health consultations to clients in and around Washington County
• E-mail: info@seedofhopecenter.org
• Phone: 262-476-7347

Caregiving:

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Washington County

• Assists older adults, people with disabilities and families/caregivers in finding services and resources
• E-Mail: adrc@washcowisco.gov
• Phone: 262-335-4497

Wisconsin Wayfinder Children’s Resource Network

• Supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs and mental health conditions
• Contact form
• Phone: 877-947-2929

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs

• Offers family members and caregivers resources, programs and education opportunities that can help being a caregiver more manageable
• Phone: 608-266-1865

VA Caregiver Support Program

• Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system
• VA Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Washington County Caregiver Resources

• Provides information on caregiver support, resources and respite programs
• Phone: 262-335-4497

Kinship Care

• Helps financially support a child who lives outside of their own home, either temporary or long term, with a relative
• E-mail: fostercare@washcowisco.gov
• Phone: 262-335-4610

Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault

FRIENDS, Inc.

• Empowers those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by offering safety, support and community awareness
• Contact form
• Phone: 262-334-7298 (24/7)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Provides free, confidential support and resources 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic violence or assault
• Phone: 800-799-7233

Financial/Emergency Assistance

Consumer Credit Counseling

• Helps individuals and families achieve financial stability to improve their quality of life
• E-mail: info@cccsonline.org
• Phone: 262-306-9241

St. Vincent de Paul

• Aids with food, rent, utilities and other basic necessities in times of crisis
• Phone: 262-334-7291

Salvation Army

• Provides basic emergency assistance to residents
• Phone: 920-980-7938

Washington County Economic Support

• Helps individuals in accessing FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medical Assistance, W-2, Energy Assistance and Daycare Assistance
• Phone: 262-335-4610

UW-Extension Financial Education

• Helps families and individuals across the state achieve financial well being – where they have control over day to day and month-to-month finances, have money to pay for financial emergencies, stay on track to reach financial goals, and have the financial freedom to make choices that allow them to enjoy life
• E-mail: info@extension.wisc.edu
• Phone: 262-335-4477

Department of Children and Families Emergency Assistance

• Provides a payment and a connection to resources for those caring (parent or relative) for a child under 18 years old facing a setback due to a housing emergency, including impending homelessness, domestic violence, natural disaster, fire or an energy crisis
• Phone: 855-757-4539
• Find your local agency
• Apply online

W-2

• Provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families
• Phone: 800-821-4076 (Equus Workforce Solutions)
• View W-2 brochure

FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)

• Helps FoodShare members build job skills by providing support services to help complete FSET activities and pay for needed items, such as work clothes, tools, books, child care, gas vouchers and more
• Phone: 262-695-7800
• View FSET information

Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• A comprehensive employment & training program that may provide assistance with training-related expenses and other financial barriers for eligible participants.
• E-mail: contact@forwardcareers.org
• Phone: 262-695-7880

Food

FoodShare

• Provides eligible households with a debit card (called the QUEST Card) that is automatically loaded each month with funds to buy food at many stores and farmer’s markets
• Phone: 888-446-1239
• Apply for FoodShare: ACCESS website
• View FoodShare brochure

WIC – Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program

• Provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals to other health and nutrition services
• Phone: 262-335-4466
• Apply for WIC
• View WIC brochure

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

• Helps food banks and partners fight hunger, improve health and strengthen local communities so that everybody in Wisconsin has access to the food and benefits they need to work, learn, play and live healthy lives
• Find food here

Full Shelf Food Pantry Inc.

• Provides all people in Washington County access to wholesome food of the highest quality available
• E-mail: fullshelffoodpantry@gmail.com
• Phone: 262-335-0685

Slinger Food Pantry

• Provides food to Washington County residents
• Phone: 262-644-0507

Kewaskum Community Pantry

• Provides food for those who live within the Kewaskum School District or belong to one of the Kewaskum area churches that support the pantry
• E-mail: kewaskumpantry@gmail.com
• Phone: 262-626-4448

Hartford Food Pantry

• Phone: 262-673-5747

Flashfood – Meijer, West Bend

• Get up to 50% savings on fresh food items like meat and produce that are nearing their best before date (EBT accepted)
• Phone: 262-334-8500

Ruby’s Pop Up Pantry

• Provides food for anyone who is looking to extend their monthly grocery budget ($25 bundle donation)
• Register for a pop up pantry and find more details here
• 2nd Thursday each month at Community Church in West Bend; 4th Tuesday each month at Hartford Bible Church

Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health

Healthcare:

Lakeshore Community Health Care (formerly The Albrecht Free Clinic)

• Provides medical and dental services for those in need in Washington County
• E-mail: info@lakeshorechc.org
• Phone: 262-353-9143

BadgerCare Plus

• Provides health insurance for low-income children, pregnant people and adults in Wisconsin
• Apply: ACCESS website
• Phone: 888-446-1239

Covering Wisconsin

• Connects Wisconsin residents with health insurance and other programs that support health
• Phone: 608-261-1455

Well Badger Resource Center

• Connects Wisconsin residents to community, social, health and government programs
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• View informational flyer

Moraine Lakes Consortium

• Helps Washington, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Walworth and Waukesha County residents to apply for or enroll in BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid and FoodShare programs
• Phone: 888-446-1239

Wisconsin Well Woman Program

• Helps women who have little or no health insurance get screening for breast and cervical cancers
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• Find the Well Woman agency where you live

Health Insurance Marketplace

• Provides health plan shopping and enrollment services
• Phone: 800-318-2596
• View informational brochure

SingleCare Prescription Savings

• Offers discounted costs on qualifying prescriptions
• E-mail: support@singlecare.com
• Phone: 844-234-3057

Dental:

Free or Low-Cost Health and Dental Clinics

• Provides services for people with little or no health care coverage

Reduced Fee or Free Dental Services

• Lists free or low-cost dental services and providers who accept Medicaid or BadgerCare

Dental Care Statewide Resources

• Provides dental offices/clinics by county accepting medical assistance with eligibility, locations and contact information

Marquette Dental Clinic

• Student clinic. Accepts Medicaid. Requires a screening appointment to see if your needs match the services available by the students.
• Phone: 414-288-6790

Milwaukee Area Technical College

• Student clinic. Services include teeth cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealant applications.
• Phone: 414-297-6573

Sussex Family Dental

• Provides comprehensive dental treatment services and accepts Medicaid HMOs, except CCHP (Children’s Community Health Plan)
• Phone: 262-246-0100

Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic

• Provides access to affordable dental care and accepts Medicaid, uninsured people who meet income guidelines and live in southern Washington County
• Phone: 262-522-7645
  

Mental Health:

NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness of Washington County

• Empowers those young and old affected by mental illness and reduces stigma through support, education and outreach
• E-mail: executivedirector@namiwashingtonwi.org
• Phone: 262-339-1235

Elevate, Inc.

• Guides and empowers individuals, families and communities in Washington, Waukesha, Dodge and Sheboygan Counties to effectively address substance use and mental health challenges
• E-mail: info@elevateyou.org
• Phone: 262-677-2216

Professional Services Group, Inc.

• Provides a variety of mental health counseling services to adults, adolescents and children
• E-mail: info@psgcip.com
• Phone: 262-652-2406

Washington County Behavioral Health

• Provides confidential comprehensive mental health services and substance abuse services to county residents of all ages
• Phone: 262-335-4600; crisis line – 262-365-6565

Catholic Charities Community Counseling

• Provides accessible, culturally competent, high quality mental health services for individuals, families, children and couples of all faiths
• E-mail: info@ccmke.org
• Phone: 262-346-4700

Calm Harbor Regional Center

• Provides a residential mental health crisis facility that supports adults who have recently experienced a crisis in their life and who are not in need of ongoing medical care, but do require monitoring and support
• Phone: 262-365-6565

Well Badger Youth Wellness Hub

• Offers a free, online, anonymous tool to help navigate resources for a child who has mental or behavioral health concerns
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

• Provides free and confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis
• Phone: 988

Housing/Homelessness

Foundation for Rural Housing

• Offers assistance for security deposit, delinquent rent, foreclosure counseling and assistance, short-term crisis lending, home repair and resources for basic needs
• E-mail: wrh@wisconsinruralhousing.org
• Phone: 608-238-3448

West Bend Housing Authority

• Provides safe, decent and sanitary affordable housing for low income, eligible households
• E-mail: wbhainfo@westbendhousing.com
• Phone: 262-338-0771

Integrated Community Solutions

• Specializing in housing assistance and self-sufficiency programs
• E-mail: info@ics-gb.org
• Phone: 920-498-3737

Family Promise of Washington County/Karl’s Place

• Provides resources and services that prevent and end homelessness for individuals and families in Washington County
• E-mail: ClientServices@FamilyPromiseWC.org
• Phone: 262-334-4912

The Youth and Family Project, Inc.

• Provides resources throughout the community for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
• E-mail: aschloemer@youthandfamilyproject.org (Alexandra Schloemer)
• Phone: 262-338-1661

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire about other resources
• Provides eligible households assistance for mortgage and tax payments, refinancing, homeowner’s insurance and utilities
• Phone: 1-855-2-HOME-WI or ​1-888-400-5974 (Foundation for Rural Housing)

Rent Smart

• Provides free training on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience and is designed for individuals who have little to no rental experience and individuals who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing

Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services

Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services

• Provides programs that leverage community assets to facilitate the integration of refugees and immigrants into communities across southeastern Wisconsin
• E-mail: info@ccmke.org
• Phone: 262-346-4700

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Phone: 800-375-5283

RISE Law Center

• Provides direct representation and services statewide to immigrants and refugees in immigration
• E-mail: info@riselawcenter.org
• Phone: 608-256-1015

UW-Madison Immigrant Justice Clinic

• Provides free legal services to Wisconsin’s underserved immigrant community
• E-mail: info@law.wisc.edu
• Phone: 608-262-2240

International Institute of Wisconsin

• Provides low-cost services to immigrants in the U.S. on their path to permanent residency and citizenship
• E-mail: info@iiwisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-225-6220

Internet/Technology

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Internet Discount Finder

• Search discounted internet services based on eligibility
• Phone: 608-267-3595 (WI internet and phone helpline)

Spectrum Internet Assist

• Offers qualified households to sign up for low-income internet assistance
• Phone: 833-949-0036

AT&T Access

• Provides low-cost internet service for eligible households
• Phone: 866-861-6075

Lifeline

• Federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service

SafeLink Wireless

• Provides eligible households enrolled in state and federal support programs low-cost cell phone service
• Phone: 800-723-3546

Legal

Law for Learners

• Provides free, confidential legal assistance to help people overcome legal obstacles, empowering them to move forward with their lives and achieve their educational and career goals
• Get Legal Help
• Spanish/Español introductory video

Legal Action of Wisconsin

• Provide free, civil legal services to Wisconsin clients at the most vulnerable times in their lives
• Phone: 855-947-2529

LGBTQ+

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Provides resources for advocacy, healthcare, mental health and safety/anti-violence resources

Youth and Family Project

• Provides supportive services to youth and families helping them achieve an increased sense of safety, hope and belonging
• E-mail: info@youthandfamilyproject.org
• Phone: 262-338-1661

Just Us of Washington County

• Provides support and guidance to black, indigenous, people of color populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals and families
• E-mail: info@justusofwashingtoncounty.org

The Trevor Project

• Provides information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round
• Contact
• Phone: 866-488-7386

Vivent Health

• Serves those affected by HIV through comprehensive, integrated prevention, care and treatment programs with locations in Appleton, Madison and Milwaukee
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-359-9272

Trans Lifeline

• Connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive
• Phone: 877-565-8860

PRISM Program

• Provides mental wellness and substance abuse support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin with trained Certified Peer Specialists
• E-mail: prism@mhawisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-336-7974

Substance Abuse

Washington County Human Services Department

• Provides resources to boost recovery from addictions and support the necessary lifestyle changes to maintain sobriety
• Phone: 262-335-4600; Crisis line: 262-365-6565

Affiliated Clinical Services, Inc.

• Offers a range of professional comprehensive, personalized and supportive services to help clients achieve their personal goals and find solutions to life’s problems
• Contact form
• 262-338-2717

Alarus HealthCare

• Provides caring, discreet and confidential counseling services to people dealing with addictions, mental health issues, and for people simply looking to live better
• E-mail: info@alarushealthcare.com
• Phone: 262-306-9800

Washington County AA Hotline

• 262-338-1111

Elevate, Inc.

• Guides and empowers individuals, families and communities in Washington, Waukesha and Sheboygan Counties to effectively address substance use and mental health challenges
• E-mail: info@elevateyou.org
• Phone: 262-677-2216

Kettle Moraine Counseling Services

• Provides high quality therapy, including mental health and chemical dependency counseling
• E-mail: general@kmcclinics.com
• Phone: 262-334-4340

Professional Services Group, Inc.

• Provides a variety of substance abuse and mental health counseling services to adults, adolescents and children
• E-mail: info@psgcip.com
• Phone: 262-654-1004

Exodus House

• Counsels and treats adult men struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in a residential treatment facility
• E-mail: info@exodus-house.org
• Phone: 262-626-4166

Change the Ending

• Partners with community-based agencies and organizations to help direct Washington County residents to accessible mental health and substance abuse services, regardless of insurance status
• Get Help Form
• Phone: 262-365-6565

Rehabs.org

• Find an accredited addiction rehab center in Wisconsin. Discover all 407 recovery options in locations convenient to you. Sort by detox, inpatient, outpatient, aftercare and more.
• Phone: 608-389-0172

Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline

• Provides statewide resources for finding substance use treatment and recovery services and is free, confidential and available 24/7
• Phone: 833-944-4673 or 211

Transportation

Forward Careers Work ‘n Wheels Program

• Assists eligible individuals obtain an affordable and dependable vehicle; auto and repair loans provided at a 0% interest rate
• E-mail: kwolfe@forwardcareers.org (Kathy Wolfe)
• Phone: 262-335-5318

Washington County Transit Services

• Provides commuter bus and shared taxi services
• Phone: 262-338-2908

Rides 4 Washington County

• Provides transportation services and a resource directory to meet the needs of seniors, adults with disabilities and people with low incomes
• Phone: 262-977-4441

City of West Bend Taxi Service

• E-mail: wbtaxi@goriteway.com
• Phone: 262-334-3096

Utilities

WHEAP – Wisconsin Home and Energy Assistance Program

• Provides eligible households with ​assistance for electric and ​heating costs and energy efficiency improvements, as well as furnace and water repairs or replacements
• Phone: 608-254-8353 ext. 232
• View WHEAP brochure

Energy Services, Inc.

• Helps households with critical energy needs such as rent, security deposit or energy bill
• Phone: 262-353-3905

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, an Energy Services, Inc. Initiative

• Provides preventable services and financial assistance to alleviate energy-related emergencies during Wisconsin’s harsh winters and hot summers
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Wisconsin Water Assistance Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire about additional resources
• Provides financial assistance to low-income households to restore disconnected water services and to pay arrears preventing disconnection of water service
• E-mail: support@wisconsinwater.help
• Phone: 833-426-9472

Veterans

Washington County Veterans Office

• Assists Washington County veterans and their dependents and survivors in understanding and obtaining benefits provided by federal, state and local providers
• E-mail: Kurt.Rusch@WashcoWisco.gov
• Phone: 262-335-4457

Heat for Heroes

• Helps struggling veterans keep their heat and power and provides resource connections
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Veterans Rental Assistance Program

• FUNDS EXHAUSTED – contact for other resources
• Provides rental assistance for veterans who are struggling because of their limited or fixed incomes that have not kept pace with record increases in energy and housing costs
• E-mail: support@vrapwi.com
• Phone: 833-947-8727

American Red Cross Critical Community Services

• Works in partnership with military aid societies to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365
• Get help

Veterans Crisis Line

• Provides a a free, 24/7/365, confidential resource that connects to a real person specially trained to support veterans and does not require enrollment in VA benefits or healthcare
• Phone: 988, press 1

Other Washington County Resources

United Way of Washington County 2-1-1

• Provides easy access to health and human services, gives callers an opportunity to get or give help and serves as a hub for community information in times of need

Casa Guadalupe Education Resource Center, Inc.

• Works to empower low-income, native-born and Spanish-speaking Latino families to live independent, successful lives, to build strong families and establish meaningful connections within their community
• E-mail: ed@casaguadalupeonline.org
• Phone: 262-306-2900

1. Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving
2. Food
3. Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health
4. Housing/Homelessness
5. Utilities
6. Internet/Technology
7. Financial/Emergency Assistance
8. Legal
9. LGBTQ+
10. Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault
11. Veterans
12. Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services
13. Substance Abuse
14. Transportation
15. Other Dodge County Resources

Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving

Childcare:

Contact Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (4-C) or YoungStar Quality Care and Research for additional childcare facilities in the area.

Childcare listings do not guarantee availability. Contact childcare facilities directly for availability inquiries.

Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy

• Assists with funding a portion of childcare costs while parents are working or participating in an approved activity
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000
• View informational brochure

4-C Helping Communities Help Children

• Provides referral, advocacy and support services for child care to ensure that every child has access to high quality early care and education
• Serves Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk and Walworth Counties
• E-mail: info@4-C.org
• Phone: 608-271-9181
• View statewide childcare resource and referral agencies

YoungStar Quality Childcare and Search

• Provides Wisconsin’s quality childcare rating system and childcare search tool
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000

Dodge County Child Care Centers

• Provides information for 30 child care centers in Dodge County into a single location listing basic information such as address, size and licensing information

Community Care Preschool and Childcare, Inc.

• Provides child care services from infants to school-aged children
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-885-9472

YMCA of Dodge County

• Provides children with a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment to learn, grow and thrive for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years; also provides before and after school care
• Child care inquiry form
• E-mail: jschmuhl@theydc.org
• Phone: 920-887-8811, ext. 109

Head Start

• Supports children’s growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being at no cost to eligible families
• Find a Head Start location

Parenting:

Moraine Park Parent/Caregiver Facebook Group

• Builds and sustains a community of MPTC student parents and caregivers

UW-Extension, Dodge County Human Development and Relationships

• Provides resources, programs and tips on parenting
• E-mail: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu
• Phone: 920-386-3790

Parent Resource Place

• Provides support, education and resources to children and families
• Phone: 920-887-7503

Clothes for Kids

• Provides free children’s clothing and school supplies for Dodge County and parts of Columbia County residents
• E-mail: clothesforkids@outlook.com
• Phone: 920-887-7308

Family Youth Interaction Community Services

• Provides mentoring services for youth, adults and families
• Phone: 920-319-4399

Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County, Inc.

• Offers free and confidential services for pregnancies, introducing a place of help and hope, care and counsel
• E-mail: pscdc16@gmail.com
• Phone: 920-219-9305

Caregiving:

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dodge County

• Assists older adults, people with disabilities and families/caregivers in finding services and resources
• E-mail: hsaging@co.dodge.wi.us
• Phone: 920-386-3580

Wisconsin Wayfinder Children’s Resource Network

• Supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs and mental health conditions
• Contact form
• Phone: 877-947-2929

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs

• Offers family members and caregivers resources, programs and education opportunities that can help being a caregiver more manageable
• Phone: 608-266-1865

VA Caregiver Support Program

• Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system
• VA Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Dodge County Caregiver Resources

• Provides information on caregiver support, resources and respite programs
• Phone: 800-924-6407

Food

Dodge County Food Pantries

• Provides a comprehensive list of Dodge County food pantries with eligibility, hours and locations

FoodShare

• Provides eligible households with a debit card (called the QUEST Card) that is automatically loaded each month with funds to buy food at many stores and farmer’s markets
• Phone: 877-366-3635
• Apply for FoodShare: ACCESS website
• View FoodShare brochure

WIC – Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program

• Provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals to other health and nutrition services
• Phone: 920-386-3680
• Apply for WIC
• View WIC brochure

Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health

Healthcare:

Church Health Services

• Offers medical, dental and mental health services to qualifying low-income patients
• E-mail: info@churchclinic.org
• Phone: 920-887-1766

Noble Community Clinics

• Offers dental, medical and behavioral health services; also provides mobile healthcare to seasonal and migrant workers throughout the state
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-942-5330

BadgerCare Plus

• Provides health insurance for low-income children, pregnant people and adults in Wisconsin
• Phone: 888-446-1239
• Apply for BadgerCare: ACCESS website

Covering Wisconsin

• Connects Wisconsin residents to health insurance and other programs that support health
• Phone: 608-261-1455

Well Badger Resource Center

• Connects Wisconsin residents to community, social, health and government programs
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• View informational flyer

Capital Consortium

• Helps Dodge, Adams, Columbia, Dane, Juneau, Richland, Sauk and Sheboygan County residents to apply for or enroll in BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid and FoodShare programs
• Phone: 920-386-3760

Wisconsin Well Woman Program

• Helps women who have little or no health insurance get screening for breast and cervical cancers
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• Find the Well Woman agency where you live

Health Insurance Marketplace

• Provides health plan shopping and enrollment services
• Phone: 800-318-2596
• View informational brochure

SingleCare Prescription Savings

• Offers discounted costs on qualifying prescriptions
• E-mail: support@singlecare.com
• Phone: 844-234-3057

Dental:

Free or Low-Cost Health and Dental Clinics

• Provides services for people with little or no health care coverage

Reduced Fee or Free Dental Services

• Lists free or low-cost dental services and providers who accept Medicaid or BadgerCare

Dental Care Statewide Resources

• Provides dental offices/clinics by county accepting medical assistance with eligibility, locations and contact information

Mental Health:

NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness of Dodge County

• Empowers those young and old affected by mental illness and reduces stigma through support, education and outreach
• E-mail: info@namidodge.org
• Phone: 920-212-1341

SSM Health Behavioral Health at Waupun Memorial Hospital

• Provides quality care for community members, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with psychological and addictive concerns
• Phone: 920-324-5581

Dodge County Clinical and Family Services Division

• Provides confidential, comprehensive mental health services and substance abuse services to county residents of all ages
• E-mail: sgaska@co.dodge.wi.us
• Phone: 920-386-3913

Calm Harbor Regional Center

• Provides a residential mental health crisis facility that supports adults who have recently experienced a crisis in their life and who are not in need of ongoing medical care, but do require monitoring and support
• Phone: 920-386-4094 (business hours); after hours, call Northwest Connections at 888-552-6642

Well Badger Youth Wellness Hub

• Offers a free, online, anonymous tool to help navigate resources for a child who has mental or behavioral health concerns
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

• Provides free and confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis
• Phone: 988

Housing/Homelessness

Foundation for Rural Housing

• Offers assistance for security deposit, delinquent rent, foreclosure counseling and assistance, short-term crisis lending, home repair and resources for basic needs
• E-mail: wrh@wisconsinruralhousing.org
• Phone: 608-238-3448

Dodge County Housing Authority

• Provides safe, affordable housing to qualifying Dodge County residents with lower incomes, the elderly and those with disabilities
• E-mail: leasing@dodgehousing.org
• Phone: 920-386-2866

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC)

• Operates a variety of state and federal programs to assist low-income families in becoming self-sufficient, including rent assistance and homeless shelters
• E-mail: letty@cwcac.org
• Phone: 920-885-9559

Renewal Unlimited

• Assists low to moderate income families with housing costs in order to maintain stability
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-344-7543

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire on additional resources
• Provides eligible households assistance for mortgage and tax payments, refinancing, homeowner’s insurance and utilities
• Phone: 1-855-2-HOME-WI or ​608-254-8353 (CWCAC – regional contact)

Rent Smart

• Provides free training on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience and is designed for individuals who have little to no rental experience and individuals who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing
• Contacts

New Beginnings Homeless Shelter

• Provides temporary, emergency shelter to the homeless and displaced of Dodge County
• E-mail: tiffany@cwcac.org
• Phone: 920-885-9559

Utilities

WHEAP – Wisconsin Home and Energy Assistance Program

• Provides eligible households with ​assistance for electric bills, ​heating costs and furnace and water repairs or replacements
• Phone: 920-887-7990
• View WHEAP brochure

Energy Services, Inc.

• Helps households with critical energy needs such as rent, security deposit or energy bill
• Phone: 920-887-7990

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, an Energy Services, Inc. Initiative

• Provides preventable services and financial assistance to alleviate energy-related emergencies during Wisconsin’s harsh winters and hot summers
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Wisconsin Water Assistance Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire on additional resources
• Provides financial assistance to low-income households to restore disconnected water services and to pay arrears preventing disconnection of water service
• E-mail: support@wisconsinwater.help
• Phone: 833-426-9472

Internet/Technology

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Internet Discount Finder

• Search discounted internet services based on eligibility
• Phone: 608-267-3595 (WI internet and phone helpline)

Spectrum Internet Assist

• Offers qualified households to sign up for low-income internet assistance
• Phone: 833-949-0036

AT&T Access

• Provides low-cost internet service for eligible households
• Phone: 866-861-6075

Lifeline

• Provides a federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service

SafeLink Wireless

• Provides eligible households enrolled in state and federal support programs low-cost cell phone service
• Phone: 800-723-3546

Financial/Emergency Assistance

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC)

• Operates a variety of state and federal programs to assist low-income families in becoming self-sufficient
• E-mail: letty@cwcac.org
• Phone: 920-885-9559

St. Vincent de Paul

• Aids with food, rent, utilities and other basic necessities in times of crisis
• E-mail: help@svdpfdlc.org
• Phone: 920-885-6971

Salvation Army

• Helps meet basic needs in emergency situations and provides up-to-date information and referrals to resources available throughout the community
• Online assistance form
• Phone: 920-304-9161

Forward Service Corporation

• Provides emergency assistance, career seeking, education and training, family support and transportation case management and services
• Contact form
• Phone: 608-721-5422

Dodge County Economic Support

• Helps individuals throughout Dodge County in accessing FoodShare, BadgerCare, Medical Assistance, W-2, Energy Assistance and Daycare Assistance
• Phone: 888-794-5556

Catholic Charities Outreach and Case Management Services

• Works with clients to identify issues and available community resources, problem solve and together create a plan to address long term needs and transform lives
• E-mail: info@ccmke.org
• Phone: 920-319-3770

UW-Extension, Dodge County Financial Education

• Helps families and individuals achieve financial well being – where they have control over day to day and month-to-month finances, have money to pay for financial emergencies, stay on track to reach financial goals, and have the financial freedom to make choices that allow them to enjoy life
• E-mail: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu
• Phone: 920-386-3790

Department of Children and Families Emergency Assistance

• Provides a payment and a connection to resources for those caring for a child (parent or relative) under 18 years old facing a setback due to a housing emergency, including impending homelessness, domestic violence, natural disaster, fire or an energy crisis
• Phone: 855-757-4539
• Find your local agency
• Apply online

W-2

• Provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families
• Phone: 608-716-8149  (Forward Service Corporation); eligibility questions: 855-733-1311
• View W-2 brochure

FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)

• Helps FoodShare members build job skills by providing support services to help complete FSET activities and pay for needed items, such as work clothes, tools, books, child care, gas vouchers and more
• Phone: 888-794-5556
• View FSET information

Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• Provides a comprehensive employment and training program that may provide assistance with training-related expenses and other financial barriers for eligible participants
• E-mail: ejohns@morainepark.edu (Erin Johns)
• Phone: 920-887-4459

Legal

Law for Learners

• Provides free, confidential legal assistance to help people overcome legal obstacles, empowering them to move forward with their lives and achieve their educational and career goals
• Get Legal Help
• Spanish/Español introductory video

Legal Action of Wisconsin

• Provides free, civil legal services to Wisconsin clients at the most vulnerable times in their lives
• Phone: 855-947-2529

LBGTQ+

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Provides resources for advocacy, healthcare, mental health and safety/anti-violence resources

The Trevor Project

• Provides information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round
• Contact
• Phone: 866-488-7386

Vivent Health

• Serves those affected by HIV through comprehensive, integrated prevention, care and treatment programs with locations in Appleton, Madison and Milwaukee
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-359-9272

Trans Lifeline

• Connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive
• Phone: 877-565-8860

PRISM Program

• Provides mental wellness and substance abuse support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin with trained Certified Peer Specialists
• E-mail: prism@mhawisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-336-7974

Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault

PAVE

• Serves individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence regardless of age, gender expression, sexual orientation, race and socioeconomic status
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-887-3810 (24/7)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Provides free, confidential support and resources 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic violence or assault
• Phone: 800-799-7233

Veterans

Dodge County Veterans Office

• Assists Dodge County veterans and their dependents and survivors in understanding and obtaining benefits provided by federal, state and local providers
• E-mail: veteransoffice@co.dodge.wi.us
• Phone: 920-386-3799

Heat for Heroes

• Helps struggling veterans keep their heat and power and provides resource connections
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Veterans Rental Assistance Program

• FUNDS EXHAUSTED – contact for other resources
• Provides rental assistance for veterans who are struggling because of their limited or fixed incomes that have not kept pace with record increases in energy and housing costs
• E-mail: support@vrapwi.com
• Phone: 833-947-8727

American Red Cross Critical Community Services

• Works in partnership with military aid societies to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365
• Get help

Veterans Crisis Line

• Provides a a free, 24/7/365, confidential resource that connects to a real person specially trained to support veterans and does not require enrollment in VA benefits or healthcare
• Phone:  988, press 1

Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services

Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services

• Provides programs that leverage community assets to facilitate the integration of refugees and immigrants into communities across southeastern Wisconsin
• E-mail: info@ccmke.org

Refugee Medical and Cash Assistance Program

• Provides temporary medical and cash assistance to refugees during their first 12 months in the United States
• Phone: 608-716-8149

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Phone: 800-375-5283

RISE Law Center

• Provides direct representation and services statewide to immigrants and refugees in immigration
• E-mail: info@riselawcenter.org
• Phone: 608-256-1015

UW-Madison Immigrant Justice Clinic

• Provides free legal services to Wisconsin’s underserved immigrant community
• E-mail: info@law.wisc.edu
• Phone: 608-262-2240

International Institute of Wisconsin

• Provides low-cost services to immigrants in the U.S. on their path to permanent residency and citizenship
• E-mail: info@iiwisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-225-6220

Substance Abuse

Opioid Treatment Center of Dodge and Fond du Lac County

• Offers a solution-focused program and treatment services: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) such as Vivitrol, person centered case management theory to address barriers and needs an individual may be experiencing
• E-mail: bdehn@co.dodge.wi.us
• Phone: 920-386-4849

Bridges of Dodge County, Inc.

• Provides a sober living home bridging the gap between rehabilitation and recovery with faith and hope
• E-mail: bridgesrecoveryhomes@gmail.com
• Phone: 920-264-9647

Dodge County Clinical and Family Services Division

• Provides confidential, comprehensive mental health services and substance abuse services to county residents of all ages
• E-mail: sgaska@co.dodge.wi.us
• Phone: 920-386-3913

SSM Health Behavioral Health Services

• Provides quality care for members of our community with psychological and addictive concerns
• Phone: 920-324-5581

Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline

• Provides statewide resources for finding substance use treatment and recovery services and is free, confidential and available 24/7
• Phone: 833-944-4673 or 211

Rehabs.org

• Find an accredited addiction rehab center in Wisconsin. Discover all 407 recovery options in locations convenient to you. Sort by detox, inpatient, outpatient, aftercare and more.
• Phone: 608-389-0172

Alcoholics Anonymous in Southern Wisconsin, District 23 – Dodge County

• Phone: 608-222-8989 or 414-771-9119

Transportation

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC)

• Helps income eligible families and individuals with assistance in obtaining an affordable and dependable vehicle
• E-mail: kelly@cwcac.org
• Phone: 608-254-8353, ext. 234

St. Vincent de Paul of Dodge County

• Provides assistance for car repairs, food, clothing, furniture, housewares, rent, utilities and medical expenses
• Contact local neighborhood assistance

Forward Service Corporation WETAP

• Provides no-interest vehicle repair and purchase loans
• Contact form
• Phone: 608-721-5422

Forward Service Corporation Job Access Loan

• Offers short-term, no-interest loans of up to $1600 to help get and keep a job that includes vehicle repairs and car down payments
• Contact form
• Phone: 608-721-5422

Other Dodge County Resources

United Way of Dodge County 2-1-1

• Provides easy access to health and human services, gives callers an opportunity to get or give help and serves as a hub for community information in times of need

Conexiones Latinas (Latinos Connections Coalition)

• Informs and connects the Latino population in Wisconsin with necessary resources
• E-mail: info@conexioneslatinas.org

Dodge County Community Resources

• Provides a guide to resources in the community including rental/housing assistance, food pantries, medical assistance, transportation, parenting resources, etc. in English and Spanish (scroll down on page to see guide)

1. Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving
2. Food
3. Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health
4. Housing/Homelessness
5. Utilities
6. Internet/Technology
7. Financial/Emergency Assistance
8. Legal
9. LGBTQ+
10. Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault
11. Veterans
12. Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services
13. Substance Abuse
14. Transportation
15. Other Green Lake County Resources

Childcare/Parenting/Caregiving

Childcare:

Contact Childcare Resource and Referral, Inc. or YoungStar Quality Care and Research for additional childcare facilities in the area.

Childcare listings do not guarantee availability. Contact childcare facilities directly for availability inquiries.

Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy

• Assists with funding a portion of childcare costs while parents are working or participating in an approved activity
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000
• View informational brochure

Childcare Resource and Referral, Inc.

• Offers services to parents who need childcare, childcare providers, employers and the community that improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education and care
• Serves Green Lake, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Waupaca and Winnebago Counties
• E-mail: register@ccrrfoxvalley.org
• Phone: 920-866-1211
• View statewide childcare resource and referral agencies

YoungStar Quality Childcare and Search

• Provides Wisconsin’s quality childcare rating system and childcare search tool
• E-mail: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov
• Phone: 608-422-7000

Green Lake County Child Care Centers

• Provides information for eight child care centers in Green Lake County including address, size, and licensing information

ADVOCAP Head Start

• Promotes the school readiness of children ages 3 to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development
• E-mail: jenny.dehn@advocap.org
• Phone: 920-922-7760
• Find a Head Start location

Berlin Community Daycare & Preschool

• Offers many different programs from before and after school care, 4-year old kindergarten, 3- and 4-year old preschool, a school-aged summer program, and infant and toddler care
• E-mail: info@berlindaycare.org
• Phone: 920-361-3357

Young Stars Childcare, Markesan

• Provides a positive, safe and loving environment where children can grow and learn at their own pace
• E-mail: ashley@youngstarschildcare.com
• Phone: 920-767-0056

Parenting:

Moraine Park Parent/Caregiver Facebook Group

• Builds and sustains a community of MPTC student parents and caregivers

Quad County Family Resource Network

• Helps families in Green Lake, Adams, Marquette and Waushara Counties with everyday stressors by providing assistance or by connecting families with resources in the community
• E-mail: quadcofrcn@gmail.com
• Phone: 800-664-3588

UW-Extension, Green Lake County Human Development and Relationships

• E-mail: jenice.mischler@wisc.edu
• Phone: 920-294-4039

Caregiving:

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

• Assists older adults, people with disabilities and families/caregivers in finding services and resources
• Contact form
• Phone: 877-883-5378

Wisconsin Wayfinder Children’s Resource Network

• Supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs and mental health conditions
• Contact form
• Phone: 877-947-2929

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs

• Offers family members and caregivers resources, programs and education opportunities that can help being a caregiver more manageable
• Phone: 608-266-1865

VA Caregiver Support Program

• Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system
• VA Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Green Lake County Caregiver Resources

• Provides information on caregiver support, resources and respite programs
• Phone: 800-883-5378

Food

Green Lake County Food Pantry

• Provides no-cost groceries for eligible households
• Phone: 920-294-4070

Berlin Food Pantry

• Helps those facing food insecurity
• E-mail: berlinfoodpantry@gmail.com
• Phone: 920-745-0357

Markesan Community Food Pantry

• Runs on an emergency basis and requires a referral from Human Services, a pastor, teacher or neighbor
• Phone: 920-398-2042 or 920-398-2688

FoodShare

• Provides eligible households with a debit card (called the QUEST Card) that is automatically loaded each month with funds to buy food at many stores and farmer’s markets
• Phone: 888-446-1239
• Apply for FoodShare: ACCESS website
• View FoodShare brochure

WIC – Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program

• Provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals to other health and nutrition services
• Phone: 920-787-5514
• Apply for WIC
• View WIC brochure

Healthcare/Dental/Mental Health

Healthcare:

Green Lake County Health Unit

• Provides healthcare information and offers immunization clinics for children and adults
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-294-4070

Noble Community Clinics – Wautoma

• Provides a variety of services for low-income patients to help live a healthier life
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-942-5330

BadgerCare Plus

• Provides health insurance for low-income children, pregnant people and adults in Wisconsin
• Phone: 888-446-1239
• Apply for BadgerCare: ACCESS website

Covering Wisconsin

• Connects Wisconsin residents with health insurance and other programs that support health
• Phone: 608-261-1455

Well Badger Resource Center

• Connects Wisconsin residents to community, social, health and government programs
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• View informational flyer

SingleCare Prescription Savings

• Offers discounted costs on qualifying prescriptions
• E-mail: support@singlecare.com
• Phone: 844-234-3057

East Central Consortium

• Helps Green Lake, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marquette (lead agency), Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago County residents to apply for or enroll in BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid and FoodShare programs
• E-mail: glchsd@co.green-lake.wi.us
• Phone: 888-856-4563

Wisconsin Well Woman Program

• Helps women who have little or no health insurance get screening for breast and cervical cancers
• Phone: 800-642-7837
• Find the Well Woman agency where you live

Health Insurance Marketplace

• Provides health plan shopping and enrollment services
• Phone: 800-318-2596
• View informational brochure

Dental:

Free or Low-Cost Health and Dental Clinics

• Provides services for people with little or no health care coverage

Reduced Fee or Free Dental Services

• Lists free or low-cost dental services and providers who accept Medicaid or BadgerCare

Dental Care Statewide Resources

• Provides dental offices/clinics by county accepting medical assistance with eligibility, locations and contact information

Mental Health:

Green Lake County Behavioral Health

• Provides psychosocial, psychological and psychiatric evaluation, ongoing psychotherapy, medication management and education, nursing support and prevention/consultation services
• Phone: 920-294-4070; 920-294-4000 – crisis line

SSM Health Behavioral Health Walk-in Clinic

• Helps navigate a current crisis or process a past crisis, provides extra support and helps work toward wellness
• Phone: 920-745-3850

Calm Harbor Regional Center

• Provides a residential mental health crisis facility that supports adults who have recently experienced a crisis in their life and who are not in need of ongoing medical care, but require monitoring and support
• Phone: 920-294-4070 (ask for a Behavioral Health Intake Worker); or after hours call 920-294-4000 (ask for a Crisis Worker)

Well Badger Youth Wellness Hub

• Offers a free, online, anonymous tool to help navigate resources for a child who has mental or behavioral health concerns
• E-mail: help@wellbadger.org
• Phone: 800-642-7837

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

• Provides free and confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis
• Phone: 988

Housing/Homelessness

Foundation for Rural Housing

• Offers assistance for security deposit, delinquent rent, foreclosure counseling and assistance, short-term crisis lending, home repair and resources for basic needs
• E-mail: wrh@wisconsinruralhousing.org
• Phone: 608-238-3448

Allegiant Property Management

• Manages properties and provides affordable housing opportunities for low-income households
• Contact form
• Phone: 608-784-1381

ADVOCAP Affordable Housing

• Creates opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency and provides case management for foreclosure prevention, home ownership, renting and homelessness
• Phone: 920-361-9880

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire about additional resources
• Provides eligible households assistance for mortgage and tax payments, refinancing, homeowner’s insurance and utilities
• Phone: 1-855-2-HOME-WI or 920-922-7760 (ADVOCAP – regional contact)

Rent Smart

• Provides free training on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience and is designed for individuals who have little to no rental experience and individuals who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing

Utilities

WHEAP – Wisconsin Home and Energy Assistance Program

• Provides eligible households with ​assistance for electric and ​heating bills, as well as furnace and water repairs or replacements
• Phone: 920-294-4070
• View WHEAP brochure

ADVOCAP Home Energy Conservation

• Provides energy conservation measures to houses, repairs unsafe or non-working heating systems and repairs or replaces leaking or non-working water heaters, leaky fixtures, toilets and/or piping to eligible residents at no cost
• E-mail: alicia.byers@advocap.org
• Phone: 920-426-0150

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, an Energy Services, Inc. Initiative

• Provides preventable services and financial assistance to alleviate energy-related emergencies during Wisconsin’s harsh winters and hot summers
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Wisconsin Water Assistance Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – call to inquire about additional resources
• Provides financial assistance to low-income households to restore disconnected water services and to pay arrears preventing disconnection of water service
• E-mail: support@wisconsinwater.help
• Phone: 833-426-9472

Internet/Technology

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Internet Discount Finder

• Search discounted internet services based on eligibility
• Phone: 608-267-3595 (WI internet and phone helpline)

Spectrum Internet Assist

• Offers qualified households to sign up for low-income internet assistance
• Phone: 833-949-0036

AT&T Access

• Provides low-cost internet service for eligible households
• Phone: 866-861-6075

Lifeline

• Federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service

SafeLink Wireless

• Provides eligible households enrolled in state and federal support programs low-cost cell phone service
• Phone: 800-723-3546

Financial/Emergency Assistance

ADVOCAP

• Provides low-income and disadvantaged people opportunities, assets and tools necessary to obtain the basic necessities of a healthy and dignified life
• Phone: 920-361-9880

Green Lake County Economic Support

• Administers assistance programs to Green Lake County residents, including: FoodShare, BadgerCare, Family Planning Waiver, Medical Purchase Plan (MAPP), Family Care, Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance; Child Care Provider Certification and Wisconsin Shares (Child Care) Eligibility & Payment
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-294-4070

Salvation Army

• Provides basic emergency assistance to residents
• Phone: 920-304-9161

Forward Service Corporation

• Provides emergency assistance, career seeking, education and training, family support and transportation case management and services
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-913-4013

Department of Children and Families Emergency Assistance

• Provides a payment and a connection to resources for those caring for (parent or relative) a child under 18 years old facing a setback due to a housing emergency, including impending homelessness, domestic violence, natural disaster, fire or an energy crisis
• Phone: 855-757-4539
• Find your local agency
• Apply online

W-2

• Provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families
• Phone: 920-913-4021 (Forward Service Corporation); eligibility questions: 855-733-1311
• View W-2 brochure

FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)

• Helps FoodShare members build job skills by providing support services to help complete FSET activities and pay for needed items, such as work clothes, tools, books, child care, gas vouchers and more
• Phone: 920-913-4016
• View FSET information

Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• A comprehensive employment & training program that may provide assistance with training-related expenses and other financial barriers for eligible participants.
• E-mail: foxvalleywioa@fsc-corp.org
• Phone: 920-886-7107

Legal

Law for Learners

• Provides free, confidential legal assistance to help people overcome legal obstacles, empowering them to move forward with their lives and achieve their educational and career goals
• Get Legal Help
• Spanish/Español introductory video

Legal Action of Wisconsin

• Provide free, civil legal services to Wisconsin clients at the most vulnerable times in their lives
• Phone: 855-947-2529

LGBTQ+

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Provides resources for advocacy, healthcare, mental health and safety/anti-violence resources

The Trevor Project

• Provides information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round
• Contact
• Phone: 866-488-7386

Vivent Health

• Serves those affected by HIV through comprehensive, integrated prevention, care and treatment programs with locations in Appleton, Madison and Milwaukee
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-359-9272

Trans Lifeline

• Connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive
• Phone: 877-565-8860

PRISM Program

• Provides mental wellness and substance abuse support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin with trained Certified Peer Specialists
• E-mail: prism@mhawisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-336-7974

Domestic Violence/Abuse/Assault

ASTOP

• Offers services to survivors and affected family members of sexual assault in Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Waushara Counties
• Send message
• Phone: 920-926-5395

Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.

• Provides domestic violence services and emergency shelter in Green Lake and Winnebago Counties
• Send e-mail
• Phone: 800-261-5998 – 24-hour helpline

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Provides free, confidential support and resources 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic violence or assault
• Phone: 800-799-7233

Veterans

Green Lake County Veterans Office

• Informs, advises and assists veterans, their spouses and dependents in securing all possible entitlements and benefits from Federal, State and Local programs
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-294-4123

Heat for Heroes

• Helps struggling veterans keep their heat and power and provides resource connections
• Contact form
• Phone: 800-891-9276

Veterans Rental Assistance Program

• PROGRAM FUNDS EXHAUSTED – contact to inquire about other resources
• Provides rental assistance for veterans who are struggling because of their limited or fixed incomes that have not kept pace with record increases in energy and housing costs
• E-mail: support@vrapwi.com
• Phone: 833-947-8727

American Red Cross Critical Community Services

• Works in partnership with military aid societies to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365
• Get help

Veterans Crisis Line

• Provides a a free, 24/7/365, confidential resource that connects to a real person specially trained to support veterans and does not require enrollment in VA benefits or healthcare
• Phone: 988, press 1

Immigration/Refugee/Translation Services

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Phone: 800-375-5283

RISE Law Center

• Provides direct representation and services statewide to immigrants and refugees in immigration
• E-mail: info@riselawcenter.org
• Phone: 608-256-1015

UW-Madison Immigrant Justice Clinic

• Provides free legal services to Wisconsin’s underserved immigrant community
• Phone: 608-890-3753

International Institute of Wisconsin

• Provides low-cost services to immigrants in the U.S. on their path to permanent residency and citizenship
• E-mail: info@iiwisconsin.org
• Phone: 414-225-6220

Refugee Medical and Cash Assistance Program

• Provides temporary medical and cash assistance to refugees during their first 12 months in the United States
• Phone: 608-716-8149

Substance Abuse

Green Lake County Health and Human Services

• Assists clients with mental health and/or substance use conditions to facilitate recovery and to achieve their highest possible level of independent functioning and stability
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-294-4070

Rehabs.org

• Find an accredited addiction rehab center in Wisconsin. Discover all 407 recovery options in locations convenient to you. Sort by detox, inpatient, outpatient, aftercare and more.
• Phone: 608-389-0172

Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline

• Provides statewide resources for finding substance use treatment and recovery services and is free, confidential and available 24/7
• Phone: 833-944-4673 or 211

Transportation

ADVOCAP Work ‘n Wheels Program

• Assists qualified employed individuals obtain a 0% interest loan to either purchase reliable, affordable transportation or to repair an otherwise dependable vehicle
• E-mail: sue.pomplun@advocap.org
• Phone: 920-426-0150, ext. 3226

ADVOCAP Fund for Fines Program

• Helps low-income drivers to drive legally and responsibly by reinstating their driving privileges
• E-mail: sue.pomplun@advocap.org
• Phone: 920-426-0150, ext. 3226

Forward Service Corporation Job Access Loan

• Provides short-term, no-interest loans to help get and keep a job, including vehicle repairs and down payments for a car
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-913-4011

Forward Service Corporation WETAP

• Provides no-interest vehicle repair and purchase loans
• Contact form
• Phone: 920-913-4011

Other Green Lake County Resources

United Way 2-1-1

• Provides easy access to health and human services, gives callers an opportunity to get help and serves as a hub for community information