Support Services
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin820 N. Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-273-1991 or 800-359-9282
www.arcw.org
ARCW provides comprehensive social services for people with HIV disease. Services include social work case management; benefits advocacy; food services; AODA treatment; transportation and financial assistance; and family services. Also provides legal services and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS.
ARC Milwaukee7203 W. Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-774-6255
information@arcmilwaukee.org
www.arcmilwaukee.org
Provides programs and services for persons with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and the community through information; education; advocacy; and life planning services. Services include Information and Assistance; Case Management; Corporate Guardianship; Community Training; Advocacy; and Community Trust Services.
Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Kinship Care1555 N. River Center Drive, Suite 220
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-220-7000
infobmcw@dhfs.state.wi.us
Families caring for children of relatives may be eligible to receive financial assistance. Kinship Care representatives visit the home to learn why the child is not living with the parent and identify services needed.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Daniel F. Soref Family Resource Center 9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
414-266-3169
www.chw.org
Offers parent-to-parent support; information; referral; and help connecting to community resources. Able to help children, young adults and their families find answers to questions about local resources; support groups; and funding options. Hosts several hospital and community programs including the Special Needs Family Center.
Community Advocates
Med-Line4906 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414-449-4777
Provides resources; referrals; and/or advocacy for health care needs and related issues. Individuals who need assistance with Medicaid benefits, either with applying or resolving problems on current cases, can also call Med-Line. Calls are taken Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Staff can only take five calls per day so people should call early.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee4915 S. Howell Avenue, Suite 102
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-482-8801
cccs.of.greater.milw@aurora.org
www.creditcounselingwi.org
Provides help for people with money management problems including education; counseling; and debt repayment plans. Able to provide pre-bankrupcy counseling as well as bankruptcy counseling and bankruptcy education. Evening and Saturday appointments available. Bilingual: Spanish.
Council for the Spanish Speaking614 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-384-3700
www.councilforthespanishspeakingmilw.org
Social service programs provide assistance with immigration; legal translations; W-7 applications; family support services; senior job training; education programs; and housing programs.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation555 W. Layton Avenue, Suite 430
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-769-5712
www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr
A federal/state program designed to obtain, maintain and improve employment for people with disabilities. Contact office to receive an application for services. Bilingual: Spanish.
Easter Seals Kindcare Southeastern Wisconsin Disability Services
1016 Milwaukee Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
414-571-5566 or 800-470-5463/ 414-571-9212 (TDDTYY)
www.wi-se.easterseals.com
Provides services to people with disabilities or special needs and their families including: adult day services; advocacy; arts and recreation programs; family services; long-term support services; and respite.
Eisenhower Center, Inc.4425 W. Woolworth Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53218
414-353-8480
www.eisenhowercenter.org
Community rehabilitation program for adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Provides work-related services for people with severe physical limitations. Provides a full array of rehab services including job training; vocational training; and socialization skills. Specializes in creating adaptive equipment which allows people to work more independently and with greater accuracy. Bilingual: Spanish.
Energy Assistance Bureau866-HEATIWS (432-8947)
www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov
Provides services to qualified residential households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. Eligibility based on income. Specialized services include emergency fuel assistance; counseling for energy conservation; energy budgets; proactive copayment plans; targeted outreach services; and emergency furnace repair and replacement. Call to determine eligibility and how to apply.
Evangelical Child and Family Agency Pregnancy Support Services1617 S. 124th Street
New Berlin, WI 53151
262-789-1881 or 800-686-3232
info@ecfawisc.org
www.ecfawisc.org
Offers practical assistance and referrals. Tailored services include counseling; housing; adoption (if desired); short-term foster care; and case management. Open to a person of any age who is pregnant and birth fathers. Phones are answered 24 hours-a-day; other hours by appointment.
Family Caregiver Support Network600 W. Virginia Street, #300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-220-8600
www.caregiversupportnetwork.org
A free resource center that helps family caregivers of older adults, ages 60 and above, and professionals who assist caregivers. Helps caregivers sort through their personal and older adult care options and provides comprehensive, unbiased resource information. FCSN also helps older adult relatives, ages 60 and above, who care for minor children under age 18.
Family Intervention Support and Services (FISS)
(Perez-Pena Limited)126 S. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-273-5322
Voluntary program for families with children, ages 12-17, who are presenting problems such as truancy; fighting; drugs or alcohol; or running away. Services include meetings with the parents and adolescents to assess the problems and make recommendations for services, programs, and resources. Open Saturdays twice per month. Bilingual: Spanish; Hmong; services for the hearing impaired.
Family Life Center5880 S. Howell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-483-2685
flcenter@saintstephenmil.org
www.saintstephenmil.org
Promotes health family life. Services include family-visiting program and emergency diapers/ formula/baby food/clothing for children from 0-6 years and emergency food for children 17 and younger; a variety of workshops; playgroups; tutoring; and support groups. Serves Cudahy, Franklin, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners, Oak Creek, Saint Francis, South Milwaukee and Milwaukee zip codes 53221 and 53207.
Family Resource Center of Sherman Park3302 N. Sherman Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414-444-5760
Helps parents with children ages 0-5 build on their strengths as a family by providing them with the information they need to make good parenting decisions. Offers on-going support groups; parent education; classes and workshops; a resource library; volunteer opportunities; and one-on-one consultations. Open Monday through Thursday.
Grand Avenue Club210 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-276-6474
www.grandavenueclub.com
A program serving MilwaukeeCounty adults who have experienced mental illness. Offers pre-vocational; employment; education; housing; wellness; recreation; and cultural opportunities. Call for information on becoming a member.
Hmong American Friendship Association, Inc.3824 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-344-6575
www.hmongamer.org
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Southeast Asian refugees and the larger community by bridging culture and language barriers; identifying resources; and meeting the needs of low income and moderate income residents. Programs and services include job placement; a food pantry; home buyer counseling; interpretation and translation; youth and elderly services.
HOPE Network for Single MothersN88 W17658 Christman Road
Good Shepherd Church, #201
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
262-251-7333
info@hopenetworkinc.org
www.hopenetworkinc.org
A volunteer-based grass roots support system providing emotional and material support to single mothers and their children in the greater Milwaukee area. Programs are designed to help mothers gain a sense of community, enhance their parenting skills, and develop self-reliance. Free services include a monthly speaker and support group with free childcare; quarterly newspaper; South Side and Northwest Trading Post; clothing banks; and referral to community resources. Additional programs include Crib Program and Crib Needed Form; applications for educational daycare or tuition grants for those returning to college or technical school; and family events and outings.
Independence First600 W. Virginia Street, 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-291-7520
info@independencefirst.org
www.independencefirst.org
An Independent Living Center (ILC) which provides services to persons with any type of disability including advocacy; Independent Living Services; information and referral; and peer support. ILC staff and Board members are comprised of a majority of persons with disabilities. Also offers persons with disabilities benefits and employment services. Bilingual: Spanish; Russian.
Interfaith Older Adult Programs
Neighborhood Outreach Program600 W. Virginia Street, #300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-291-7500
www.interfaithmilw.org
Helps older adults, ages 60 and above, remain independent in their own homes. Provides services such as transportation; shopping; in-home and telephone visits; information and referral; and advocacy. Open to all 60 and above; no income guidelines.15 neighborhood locations throughout Milwaukee.
Justice 2000, Inc.Pre-trial Mental Health Intervention
821 W. State Street, Room 417
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-278-2140
www.justice-2000.org
Provides services to mentally ill adult defendants in MilwaukeeCounty. Services include evaluation of defendant risk and needs; recommendation for conditions for release; linkages to essential services provided by community-based organizations; on-going case management services; support and monitoring of defendant participation in treatment; and progress and compliance reports to the Circuit Courts in MilwaukeeCounty. Bilingual: Spanish.
Kid's Matter, Inc.
Fostering Healing Program2929 W. Highland Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-344-1220
A program designed to support grandparents, foster parents or other relative caregivers while they care for children who have suffered from abandonment; battery; witnessing of domestic violence; neglect; physical or sexual abuse; or the murder of a parent or sibling.
LaCausa Crisis Nursery and Respite Care522 W. Walker Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-647-5990
Provides shelter for children ages newborn to 12 years in times of family emergency or crisis or when a highly-stressed parent needs respite care, a "time out" to prevent the possibility of child abuse and/or neglect. Bilingual staff provides a safe, nurturing and homelike environment for the children until the family situation is stabilized. Crisis management; support; information; and referrals are provided to the parents. Open 24-hours-a-day.
Lao Family Community2331 W. Vieau Place
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-385-3380
www.nyobzoo.com
Programs include job training and placement; translation and interpretation; youth programming; and education. Bilingual: Southeast Asian languages.
Meta House2626 N. Prospect Avenue, 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202-6306
414-962-1200
Offers a full range of training and educational programs that address basic living skills; educational/job skills; HIV/AIDS education; anger management; child development and parenting skills; and relapse prevention. Provides assistance with food; clothing; housing; transportation; child care; medical care; and legal issues. Women receive services from case managers who specialize in educational, vocational, and housing needs.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin (formerly Mental Health Association)
Invisible Children's Program (ICP)734 N. 4th Street, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-257-3122
info@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
Serves parents, as well as children, whose lives have been touched by mental illness. Empowers parents with a mental illness to meet their children's needs; improve the overall health of the family; and strengthen family relationships. Services offered include family advocacy; education; support groups; and family outings. Parents are referred to the program by their therapist, doctor or case worker.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin (formerly Mental Health Association)
Specialized Family Resource Center734 N. 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-276-3119
info@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
Provides support, social and community connections and education to willing parents whose mental health affects the stability and functioning of their family. Offers on-going classes; family events and outings; monthly activities, and support groups. Classes include topics such as parenting skills for persons with a mental illness; wellness recovery planning; and self-advocacy. Activities include baby and parent play time; card games; crafts; and more. Child care available.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Service Access to Independent Living (SAIL)9201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-8095
Comprehensive network of mental health and substance abuse services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse and dependency.Includes access to a network of services; care coordination; case management; residential; day treatment; outpatient; and a wide variety of ancillary support services. Individuals must be referred to the SAIL program by a mental health professional, preferably a psychiatrist, who has had a history of working with the person.
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
Ecomonic Support Division1220 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-289-6000
1020 W. Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-289-6000
Determines eligibility for and administers the major federal and state-funded financial aid programs for low income families and persons. Several programs are operated in cooperation with the Wisconsin Works (W2) program including FoodShare (previously known as Food Stamps); medical insurance programs such as Medicaid for poor families, Healthy Start for pregnant women and mothers with young children and BadgerCare for working families; and Childcare which helps pay for day care for children of working parents. Applicants need not be in W-2 to qualify for these programs. The Economic Support Division also determines eligibility for the Family Care program which is administered by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging.
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
Interim Disability Assistance Program1220 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-289-6842
County-funded program that provides a monthly payment to financially needy residents 18 and older and married couples without children who are unable to work due to a disability and have a high probability of receiving federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To qualify, an applicant must have submitted an application for SSI with the Social Security Administration. IDAP is not an entitlement benefit, but an interest-free loan and recipients must sign a contract to repay.
Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
Special Needs Childcare Program1220 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-289-6977
Works with providers to increase the availability of high quality childcare for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities. Helps parents select a suitable child care center and provides on-going advice, support and technical assistance.
Milwaukee County Disability Services Division1220 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-289-6660
Serves persons from childhood through age 59 who have permanent developmental; physical; and/or sensory disability and require long-term support services. Services include assessing and documenting functional and financial needs; securing funding sources; managing resources through case management; providing services through community agencies contracted to provide support; conducting adult protective services investigations; providing options counseling and assistance to persons with disabilities; and seeking resources to resolve social service questions and problems.
New Concept Self-Development Center, Inc.
Mentoring Connection4828 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414-874-7856
www.ncsdc-inc.org
Provides one-on-one mentor relationships for children ages 4-15 of incarcerated parents.
Next Door Foundation Head Start (Birth through 5)2545 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-562-2929
info@nextdoormil.org
www.nextdoormil.org
Works to build collaborative relationships among children; families; staff; mental health professionals; and to the larger community in order to enhance awareness and understanding of mental illness and the contribution mental health information and services can make to the wellness of all children and families. Targeted populations include low income, at-risk, and developmentally delayed children. Bilingual: Hmong.
Our Space525 W. Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-383-8921
ourspaceinc@aol.com
www.ourspaceinc.org
Recreational; psychological; educational; pre-vocational; and occupational therapy services including computer instruction; wellness; exercise; support groups; and literacy programs for adults who have experienced a mental illness. Call for information on application process. Bilingual: Spanish.
Parenting Network, The Home Visiting Services7516 N. Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-671-5575
info@theparentingnetwork.org
www.theparentingnetwork.org
Offers support; child development; community resources; and referrals for families through Healthy Families Milwaukee, Empowering Milwaukee Families, and Safety Services.
Penfield Children's Center833 N. 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-344-7676
www.penfieldchildren.org
Helps infants and children through education; therapy services; and family programs. Provides Early Intervention services for children, birth to 3 years, with a developmental delay or disability. Special Care Nursery for medically fragile and at-risk children. Outpatient therapy for children up to age 18. Child care for all children through age 7. Behavior clinic for children ages 1-5 old with challenging behaviors. Bilingual: Spanish; Hmong. Representative Payees If a person who receives Social Security benefits needs help managing his or her money, Social Security- after careful investigation- appoints a relative, friend or other interested party to serve as the recipients "representative payee". This means the person's benefits are then paid to the payee on the recipient's behalf.
The agencies listed are potential payees and may be contacted for additional information:
Money Manager and Personal Services
1646 N. 27th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-931-8921
Open Door Services
6915 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 108
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414-616-6480
Open Gate
1131 N. 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-344-7582
First Choice Outreach Services
2040 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414- 535-1763
Supportive Community Services
1126 S. 70th Street, Suite S106
West Allis, WI 53214
414-475-2666
Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services
4803 W. Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-449-2868
www.rosaliemanor.org
Supporting Teen Families works with the teenage mom, the father of the baby and the teen's support person in an effort to reduce child abuse and increase parenting skills.Today's DADS working with fathers to increase their parenting skills which also decreases the incidence of child abuse or neglect. Services are both individual and group-based. Families United to Prevent Teen Pregnancy provides abstinence until marriage education for youth 12-18 years. Curriculum is used to empower youth by increasing their knowledge and understanding of healthy relationships; social and communication skills; goal setting; decision making; and adolescent development. The program is offered to the community on the weekends. Bilingual: Spanish.
St. Francis Children's Center Autism Waiver Program6700 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-351-0450
www.sfcckids.org
Children with a condition on the autism spectrum in this program qualify for three years of intensive in-home therapy followed by on-going services through age 21 as part of Wisconsin's Autism Waiver program.
Schizophrenics Understood SU FriendsP.O. Box 44256
West Allis, WI 53214
414-258-2438
sufriends@aol.com
A social-recreational drop-in center to promote mental health. SU is made up of consumers; family members; professionals; and other concerned persons. SU offers meetings, networking and advocacy. Provides opportunities for growth and development to people coping with a serious mental illness. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center 5460 N. 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53218
414-463-7950
www.ssnc-milw.org
L.A.D.Y (Loving and Developing Yourself) is a program for teenage girls that seeks to build their self-worth and self-esteem while preparing them to become leaders in their communities. Engages participants in activities to increase their physical fitness; build positive relationships; prevent teen pregnancies; prevent STD's/HIV; and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.M.A.L.E. (Mature and Loving Everyone) focuses on addressing and enhancing teenage males through violence prevention; educational achievement; building positive relationships; STD/HIV prevention; teen pregnancy prevention; and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse.
Social Development Commission (SDC)
Adult Education Services4041 N. Richards Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-906-2700
www.cr-sdc.org
Provides services to move residents toward sustainability through educational, financial, and supportive programs. Provides education and training including basic skills for GED/HSED preparation; GED/HSED testing; financial literacy; work skills enhancement; and Ways to Work loan program.
Social Development Commission (SDC )
Energy Assistance4041 N. Richards Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-906-2700
www.cr-sdc.org
Provides low-income residents with energy assistance. Services may include crisis assistance; retention of utility services; reconnections; emergency furnace repair or replacement; budget counseling; home visits for the elderly and the homebound; or case management. Proof of income and identification required. 10 locations throughout Milwaukee.
Social Development Commission (SDC)
Head Start4041 N. Richards Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-906-2700
www.cr-sdc.org
Provides free comprehensive early childhood education to low-income children and involves their parents in the total child development process. Each child participates in an early education program; receives health and dental screening; is assisted with needed social services; and is provided a snack and lunch daily. The program operates from September to June. Full-day and full-year services are available at some locations.Multiple locations throughout Milwaukee.
Southside Health Center1639 S. 23rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-286-8620
In addition to a public health clinic, provides information and assistance resolving problems with Medical Assistance; Child Care; and Food Stamp programs.
Supportive Community Services1126 S. 70th Street, Suite S106
West Allis, WI 53214
414-475-2666
www.supportivecommunityservices.org
A social service agency designed to provide services for the elderly, developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill through advocacy; guardianship; financial management; and case management services. Financial management includes representative payee service; tax assistance; advocacy; development of individual budgets; and money management. Corporate Guardianship services include court-ordered services; case management; and coordination with health and social service providers. Bilingual: Spanish.
Transitional Living Services1040 S. 70th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-476-9631
414-476-9617 (TTY/TDD)
www.tlservices.org
Residential treatment programs for adults emphasizing case management, resource referral, and independent skills training to help adults with mental illness live successfully in the community. Community support and targeted case management programs assist those who reside independently in the community. Also operates an outpatient mental health clinic as well as a benefits eligibility determination program called Winged Victory. Services available for deaf and hard of hearing adults.
United Community Center1028 S. 9th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-384-3100
www.unitedcc.org
Provides programs and services for Hispanic and near south side residents of all ages in the areas of education; cultural arts; recreation; community development; and health and human services. Programs include a SeniorCenter and AdultDayCenter for the elderly; a full range of health and fitness activities for youth and adults; a health clinic; and AODA services.
Wisconsin Community Services
Intensive Targeted Case Management3734 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-343-3528
www.wiscs.org
Site-based wraparound services for adults with a severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system include psychiatric assessments; medication administration and monitoring; benefit acquisition; housing services; case management; crisis services; vocational services; and 24 hour emergency hotline. Bilingual: Spanish.
Wisconsin FACETS2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-374-4645
wifacets@wifacets.org
www.wifacets.org
Information; resource referral; workshops and training; and individual support for parents of children with disabilities, students with disabilities, and others who support them related to education issues. Parent leadership training for Parent Volunteer Leader program. Several parent support groups. Serves Milwaukee county and statewide through 7 regional centers. Bilingual: Spanish.
Wisconsin Family Ties16 N. Carroll Street, Suite 640
Madison, WI 53703
800-422-7145
info@wifamilyties.org
www.wifamilyties.org
A statewide, parent-run organization. Provides families with emotional support through support groups; phone contact and personal visits; information on disorders; treatment options and special education; referral resources; advocacy on an individual basis with schools and social services; and education and training.
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