INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE/REFERRAL

This list is not comprehensive and is continually being improved and updated.

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CASA HISPANA

Provides a bilingual center to the Hispanic/Latino community.

Provides a bilingual center for information, referral, support, and advocacy to the Hispanic/Latino community.

1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI - Directions
920-257-5699
http://casahispanawi.org

Also listed under: Advocacy
Translators/Interpreters


CONSUMER REPORTS

Provides healthy living news.

http://www.consumerreports.org/health

Also listed under: Health Services


DIAL 2-1-1

Addiction recovery helpline for opiod abuse.

Offers 24 hour non-emergency community information and referral for health and human service needs. Serves as disaster contact.

United Way
2-1-1
http://211wisconsin.org

Also listed under: Mental Health Services


DIAL 5-1-1

Provides current road condition report.

http://511wi.gov

Also listed under: Transportation


DIGGERS HOTLINE

Provides call center for locating utility lines before digging.

Dial 8-1-1
http://diggershotline.com


ELDERCARE LOCATOR

Provides website and call center linking residents to agencies that serve residents over 60 and their caregivers.

Offers nationwide directory assistance for older residents to locate local resources.

Spanish interpreter available.

800-677-1116
http://eldercare.acl.gov

Also listed under: Caregiver Support/Education


HOME HEALTH HOTLINE

Provides information about home health care, agency certification for Medicare and/or Medical Assistance, state inspections, and confirmed agency complaints.

Department of Health Services, Office of Quality Assurance
800-642-6552 Hotline
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/complaints.htm


NFB-NEWSLINE

Provides callers with 24 hour newspaper reading from touchtone telephone.

866-504-7300
http://nfb.org


ONEIDA AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES

Provides advocacy and services to Oneida tribal elders.

2907 S Overland Rd, Oneida, WI - Directions
800-867-1551
920-869-2448
http://oneida-nsn.gov

Also listed under: Advocacy


OTHER AREA ADRCS

http://findmyadrc.org


OTHER AREA ADRCS: BROWN COUNTY

920-448-4300
http://adrcofbrowncounty.org


OTHER AREA ADRCS: CALUMET COUNTY

920-849-1451



OTHER AREA ADRCS: ONEIDA AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES

920-869-2448
http://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/agingdisabilityservices/


OTHER AREA ADRCS: SHAWANO COUNTY

855-492-2372
http://adrcwolfriver.org


OTHER AREA ADRCS: WAUPACA COUNTY

715-258-6400



OTHER AREA ADRCS: WINNEBAGO COUNTY

877-886-2372 Toll Free
http://co.winnebago.wi.us/adrc


PILLARS RESOURCE CENTER

Provides homeless and housing-related resources and services.

Provides a safe evening shelter for the homeless.

129 S Mason St, Appleton, WI - Directions
920-734-9192
http://pillarsinc.org

Also listed under: Emergency Shelters/Services
Housing - Transitional


PILLARS RESOURCE CENTER

Provides homeless and housing-related resources and services.

Provides a safe evening shelter for the homeless.

Pillars Adult Shelter
1928 W College Ave, Appleton, WI - Directions
920-734-9192
http://pillarsinc.org

Also listed under: Emergency Shelters/Services
Housing - Transitional


PILLARS RESOURCE CENTER

Provides homeless and housing-related resources and services.

Provides a safe evening shelter for the homeless.

Pillars Adult and Family Shelter
400 N Division St, Appleton, WI - Directions
920-734-9192
http://pillarsinc.org

Also listed under: Emergency Shelters/Services
Housing - Transitional


RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

Provides health screening, farm/home safety assessments, information, and education to rural farm families.

Provides health and safety information to local farmers.

715-524-1488
http://thedacare.org/about-us/community-health/rural-health-initiative

Also listed under: Health Services


TIME/TEMPERATURE

Provides the current time and temperature.

920-734-0123



UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN

Provides information for community services offered by BadgerCare, United Healthcare, etc.

800-504-9660



UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION

Provides educational opportunities to low income families, residents with disabilities, etc.

Provides information on resources and research to the community.

3365 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI - Directions
920-832-5121
http://extension.wisc.edu

Also listed under: Education


UW EXTENSION INFO

Provides answers to environmental, gardening, home, family living questions, etc.

http://extension.wisc.edu


WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

Provides self-help information, treatment provider referrals, crisis information, and other resources.

Provides compulsive gambling education and assistance.

1585 Allouez Ave, Green Bay, WI - Directions
800-426-2535
http://wi-problemgamblers.org

Also listed under: Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Mental Health Services


WISCONSIN FIRST STEP RESOURCE LINE

Offers information and referral to families with children who have special health care needs.

Offers statewide information and referral serving families with children who have special health care needs.

800-642-7837 Hotline


Also listed under: Disability Resources
Health Services