Out-Of-Home Care Resource Guide

Wood County Out-of-Home Care Resource Guide

Connecting Families with Local Resources

Every effort had been made to make this resource guide accurate. Although information has been checked, there may be resources or information that is missing or incorrect. Omission does not indicate disapproval of a service nor does inclusion imply endorsement of or affiliation with a service. Wood County Human Services assumes no liability for damages arising from errors, omissions, or services listed in this resource guide. This resources guide is intended to be used solely for informational purposes.

Information compiled by Chelsea Grassl, Masters of Social Work Student Intern 2016

Contents

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 6 Poison Control ...... 6 ON CALL SOCIAL WORKER ...... 6 LAW ENFORCEMENT ...... 6

WOOD COUNTY DIRECTORY 7 Human Services ...... 7 COURT SYSTEM DIRECTORY ...... 8 AGING AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE 9 CHURCHES - RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS 11 ARPIN ...... 11 AUBURNDALE ...... 11 BABCOCK ...... 11 BLENKER ...... 11 HEWITT ...... 11 MARSHFIELD ...... 11 MILLADORE...... 13 Nekoosa ...... 13 PITTSVILLE ...... 13 PORT EDWARDS ...... 13 RUDOLPH ...... 14 VESPER ...... 14 WISCONSIN RAPIDS ...... 14 CRISIS RESOURCES 16 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED SERVICES 16 ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES 17 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES 19 HOUSING RESOURCES 20 General Legal Services ...... 22 COMMON GUARDIANS AD LITEM (GAL) ...... 22 GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES 23

Appointment - Walk-In Clinics - Urgent Care ...... 23 HOSPITALS - EMERGENCY ROOMS ...... 23 SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES 24 Dialysis Clinics ...... 24 DENTAL - ORTHODONTIC SERVICES ...... 24 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ...... 26 MISCELLANEOUS ...... 29 PHARMACIES ...... 29 VACCINATIONS - IMMUNIZATIONS ...... 30 PARENT RESOURCES 31 Prenatal Care ...... 31 TUTORS/EDUCATION SUPPORT ...... 31 LICENSED - CERTIFIED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ...... 32 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ...... 32 RECREATIONAL RESOURCES 32 GOLF COURSES ...... 32 PUBLIC PARKS ...... 33 MOVIE THEATERS...... 35 BOWLING ALLEYS ...... 36 MUSEUMS ...... 36 LIBRARIES ...... 36 ZOOS ...... 38 MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES ...... 38 SUICIDE PREVENTION 38 TRANSPORTATION 39 NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ...... 39 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION ...... 39 SCHOOLS 40 Arpin (Private Schools) ...... 40 Auburndale (Public Schools) ...... 40 Marshfield (Public Schools) ...... 40 Marshfield (Private Schools)...... 40 Nekoosa (Public Schools) ...... 40 4

Pittsville (Public Schools) ...... 40 Port Edwards (Public School) ...... 40 Rudolph (Public School) ...... 40 Wisconsin Rapids (Public Schools) ...... 41 Vesper (Public School) ...... 41 SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SERVICES 42 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS/SUPPORT GROUPS 43 NATIONAL RESOURCES ...... 44

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS Call 911 for Immediate Emergency Assistance Poison Control Wisconsin Poison Center ...... 1-800-222-1222 ON CALL SOCIAL WORKER During business hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday please contact the Wood County Human Services Department (Wisconsin Rapids 715-421-8600 or Marshfield 715-387-6374). After business hours, on weekends, and during holidays an on call social worker is available. Contact with this worker is intended for use during emergency situations which may include concerns about abuse or neglect, emergency medical concerns, runaway issues etc. The on call social worker may also ask that you contact the police to make a report if this is warranted. LAW ENFORCEMENT Wood County Sheriff’s Department ...... 715-421-8701 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids

Auburndale Law Enforcement Contact ...... 715-652-6743

Port Edwards Police Department ...... 715-887-3030 201 Market Avenue, Port Edwards

Town of Grand Rapids Police Department ...... 715-424-1821 2410 48th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids

Nekoosa Police Department ...... 715-421-8020 951 Market Street, Nekoosa

Marshfield Police Department ...... 715-384-5345 110 West 1st Street, Marshfield

Pittsville Police Department ...... 715-884-2100 5318 1st Ave, Pittsville

Rome Police Department ...... 715-325-8020 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department ...... 715-423-4444 444 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

WOOD COUNTY DIRECTORY Human Services If you need to report an instance of child abuse or neglect: Please call 715-421-8600 or 715-387-6374 and ask to speak with an Access Worker

Chris Hanten Social Workers – Family Services Division Administrator Wisconsin Rapids 715-421-8563 Cindy Lowe ...... 715-421-8604 Merrisa Touray Debra Marti ...... 715-421-8667

Family Resources Unit Supervisor Family Resource Coordinator 715-421-8619 Heather Utecht ...... 715-421-8632 Jill Vruwink ...... 715-421-8615 Jen Pavloski Jo ann Wormet………………715 -421-8628 Ongoing Services Supervisor Jodi Cook ...... 715-421-8643 715-421-8646 Julia Dauenhauer…………..715 -421-8629 Craig Rasmussen Foster Care Coordinator

Juvenile Intake & Ongoing Supervisor Karen Hayes ...... 715-421-8558 715-421-8618 Kari Rhinehart ...... 715-421-8606 Anne LaChapelle Kelly Bragg ...... 715-421-8614 Initial Response Supervisor Kristi Duerr ...... 715-421-8648 715-421-8605 Laura Yach ...... 715-421-8635 Lauren Young...... 715-421-8564 Social Workers – Lisa Gutsch...... 715-421-8638 Marshfield Family Resource Coordinator Amanda Hocking ...... 715-389-0239 Lois Dover ...... 715-421-8649

Barb Haffa ...... 715-389-0232 Rebecca Porter ...... 715-421-8636

Sarah Arendt ...... 715-421-8769 Grace Bauer……………… …715-389-0238 Foster Care Coordinator Shelli Peters...... 715-421-8653 Jan Wolf ...... ……….. 715-389-0246 Family Resource Coordinator

Family Resource Coordinator Stephanie Wanserski ...... 715-421-8633 Jodi Liegl… ...... 715-389-0242 Tim McNaughton ...... 715-421-8664 Julie Skerhutt ...... 715-389-0237

Kristin Harvey ...... 715-389-0235 Lindsey Heart ...... 715-389-0236 Mary Christensen ...... 715-389-0233 Teri Heinzen ...... 715-389-0261

Tracy Brumley.….………….715-389-0250 Family Resource Coordinator

715-421-8600 715-387-6374 400 Market Street – P. O. Box 8095 630 S. Central Avenue, Suite 404 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095 Marshfield, WI 54449 7

COURT SYSTEM DIRECTORY Circuit Court Branch Offices

Circuit Court Branch I Hon. Gregory J. Potter, Presiding Office ...... (715) 421-8520 Fax ...... (715) 421-8896

Circuit Court Branch II Hon. Nicholas J. Brazeau, Jr., Presiding Office ...... (715) 421-8518 Fax ...... (715) 421-8535

Circuit Court Branch III Hon. Todd P. Wolf, Presiding Office ...... (715) 421-8415 Fax ...... (715) 421-8740

Wood County District Attorney Office Phone… ...... (715) 421-8515 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. District Attorney Craig Lambert Assistant District Attorneys Nicholas Grode Danuta Kurczewski Michael Zell

AGING AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Aging and Disability Resource Center The Aging and Disability Resource Center offers information about elderly and disable benefits as 220 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1 well as healthy living programs, caregiver support, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 home safety and assistance, and meals on wheels. 715-421-0014 300 S. Peach Avenue, Suite 1 Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-8479 http://www.adrc-cw.com/contact_us/ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation A program working in partnership with people with disabilities to individually pursue, obtain and 320 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 2 maintain employment suited for them. Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 Main (715) 422-5050 Toll Free 800-228-1903 TTY 866-392-3092 https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/ The Hearing House – Hearing Aids & Services The Hearing House provides a variety of services 601 S. Central Avenue, #300 including hearing evaluation and support, hearing Marshfield, WI 54449 assessments, free video ear canal inspections, 715-384-4700 hearing aid demo’s real ear measured adjustments https://thehearinghouse.com/hearing-care-and- and free cleaning on almost all hearing aids. hearing-aid-services

Midstate Independent Living Center A private non-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities. Midstate Independent Living Center 3262 Church Street, Suite 1 offers services including information and referral Stevens Point, WI 54481 services, life skills training, advocacy, and peer 715-344-4210 support. V/TTY: 715-344-4210 http://www.milc-inc.org/ Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Offers information about services, technologies, and hearing related issues, referrals to appropriate 1 W. Wilson Street community hearing and informational resources as P.O. Box 7823 well as support training to deaf, deaf-blind, and hard Madison, WI 53707 of hearing for service providers and anyone 608-261-7823 interested in these areas. www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/odhh Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. Provides vocational services to adults with 1191 Huntington Avenue disabilities throughout Central Wisconsin area. Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 Eligible individuals must be referred to Opportunity (715) 424-2712 Development Centers Inc. by a third party. http://www.odcinc.com/

Southern Wisconsin Interpreting and Translation SWITS offers a variety of services for individuals Services (SWITS) who are hearing impaired or have limited English 110 S. 3rd Street proficiency via on-site interpreting, telephone P.O. Box 196 interpreting, video remote interpreting, translation, Delavan, WI 53115 localization, recorded announcements and have 866-737-9487 expertise in the following fields: Legal, medical, Video Phone: 262-725-0115 government, social service, business, and in the IP for Polycom: 97.88.243.244 community. Fees associated with each translation https://swits.us/ service fluctuate frequently.

Wisconsin Deaf –Blind Technical Assistance Provides assistance to individuals who are deaf- Project blind by locating local resources. 142 2nd Street, Room 35 Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-0235 http://www.wdbtap.wi.gov/

Wisconsin Relay System A free public service for communication between Telephone 1-800-947-6644 standard (voice) users and individuals who are deaf, To make relay call dial 711 or hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and speech disabled via 1-800-676-3777 text, telephone, (TTY’s) or PC’s via the internet. Website www.wisconsinrelay.com

CHURCHES - RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS ARPIN First Presbyterian Church 8156 Church Road...... 715-652-3240 Bethel Seven Day Adventist Church 8095 Bethel Road ...... 715-652-6743 AUBURNDALE St. Mary’s Catholic Church 5856 Main Street ...... 715-652-2806 St. John’s Lutheran Church 10571 George Avenue ...... 715-652-2213 BABCOCK Babcock Community Church 1595 Pine Street ...... 715-325-7202 BLENKER St Killian’s Church 3866 Highway 10 ...... 715-384-7676 HEWITT Saint Michael Church 11100 Main Street ...... 715-384-7676 Immanuel Lutheran Church 7735 Yellowstone Drive ...... 715-384-5153

MARSHFIELD East Gate Alliance Church 2203 E. Becker Road ...... 715-387-3654 Calvary Bible Church 300 S. Walnut Avenue ...... 715-384-8002 Center City Church 2209 W. Spencer Street ...... 715-387-8600 Christ Lutheran Church 1208 W. 14th Street ...... 715-384-3535 Church of Christ 700 S. Peach Avenue ...... 715-387-1004 Cornerstone Community Center 1417 W. McMillan Street ...... 715-384-6800 Church of the Nazarene 708 3rd Street ...... 715-384-9763 Faith Lutheran Church 207 S. Cherry Avenue ...... 715-387-3757

Faith Fellowship 217 W. McMillan Street ...... 715-387-6169 First Presbyterian Church 200 S. Lincoln Avenue ...... 715-384-2484 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 502 McMillan Street ...... 715-387-2731 Grace Baptist Church 312 E. 9th Street ...... 715-387-3634 Grace Lutheran Church 11284 Highway 10 West ...... 715-676-2753 Heritage Reformed Church Inc. 1510 Luther Court ...... 715-389-1924 Immanuel Lutheran School 604 S. Chestnut Avenue ...... 715-384-5121 Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint’s Church 2207 W. 5th Street ...... 715-384-4559 Marshfield Seventh Day Adventist Church 714 W. 14th Street ...... 715-387-4641 Marshfield Baptist Church 312 E. 9th Street ...... 715-387-3634 North Ridge Church 1021 McMillan Street ...... 715-387-6111 New Life Christian Center 600 W. 5th Street ...... 715-389-2060 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 1414 W. 5th Street ...... 715-384-1770 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 112 E. 11th Street ...... 715 384-3213 Redeemer Christian Church 200 W. 3rd Street ...... 715-384-2760 Riverside Apostolic UPCI 201 S. Maple Avenue ...... 715-897-1626 Rural Bible Crusade 1805 S. Maple Avenue ...... 715-384-4944 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 1310 E. 8th Street ...... 715-387-4800 St. Peter Lutheran Church M347 Elm Street ...... 715-384-3822 St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 1413 S. Felker Avenue ...... 715-387-1330

St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church 201 W. Blodgett Street ...... 715-384-9565 Trinity Lutheran Church 9529 State Highway 80 ...... 715-676-2121 Wesley United Methodist Church 205 E. 3rd Street...... 715-384-2292 Zion United Methodist Church 2106 N. Peach Avenue ...... 715-898-1771

MILLADORE St. Wenceslas Catholic Church 146 Main Street ...... 715-457-2314 NEKOOSA Sacred Heart of Jesus 711 Prospect Avenue ...... 715-886-3422 United Church of Christ 205 Market Street ...... 715-886-3371 Woodland’s Lutheran Church 280 14th Avenue ...... 715-325-3686 PITTSVILLE Cross Roads Church 5467 1st Avenue ...... 715-884-2665 Holy Rosary Parish 5312 3rd Avenue ...... 715-884-6815 St. John’s Lutheran Church 8313 2nd Street ...... 715-884-2211 Veedum Moravian Church 9158 County Road E ...... 715-884-6911 United Church of Christ 8229 Jackson Street ...... 715-884-3333

PORT EDWARDS Christian Life Fellowship Church 600 7th Street ...... 715-887-3565 St. Alexander Catholic Church 880 1st Street ...... 715-887-3012 United Methodist Church 411 Wisconsin River Drive...... 715-887-3011 Trinity Lutheran Church 990 3rd Street ...... 715-887-3011

RUDOLPH St. Phillip’s Church 6957 Grotto Avenue...... 715-435-3286

VESPER Trinity Lutheran Church 6412 Michigan Street ...... 715 569-4114

St. James Catholic Church 6623 Church Avenue ...... 715-569-3978 WISCONSIN RAPIDS Abundant Life Tabernacle 3320 Griffith Avenue ...... 715-423-1333 Baker Street Community Church 640 Baker Street ...... 715-421- 5335 Calvary Baptist Church 469 Airport Avenue ...... 715-423-7190 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2640 14th Street South ...... 715- 423-4480 Cornerstone Community Church 711 14th Street North ...... 715-423-3222 Evangelical Free Church 611 Cook Avenue ...... 715-423-9180 Faith Baptist Church 2740 14th Street South ...... 715-424-1141 First Baptist Church 910 McKinley Street...... 715-423-3917 Faith Reformed Church 1321 32nd Street North ...... 715-423-3055 First Congregational Church United Church of Christ 311 2nd Street South ...... 715-423-0350 First English Lutheran Church 440 Garfield Street...... 715-423-2840 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 10611 Highway 13 South ...... 715-325-3355 Grace Lutheran Church 1531 Whitrock Avenue ...... 715-423-2330 Holy Rosary Catholic Church 6190 Chapel Road ...... 715-435-3850 Immanuel Lutheran Church 160 8th Street North ...... 715-423-3298 14

Liberty Bible Church 4200 Washington Street ...... 715-451-5144 Moravian Church 310 1st Avenue South ...... 715-423-0180 Kellner Moravian Church 8016 County Road FF ...... 715-423-2688 New Hope Community Church 710 20th Avenue South ...... 715-423-8050 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church 750 10th Street South ...... 715-422-0985 River Cities Christian Church 869 Highway 73 South ...... 715-325-3321 St Luke’s Lutheran Church 2011 10th Street South ...... 715-423-5990 St. John’s Lutheran Church 8020 S. Park Road ...... 715-423-7788 St. John’s Lutheran Church 3805 Saint Johns Road ...... 715-421-3566 St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church 320 Oak Street ...... 715-423-2332 St. Lawrence Catholic Church 530 10th Avenue North ...... 715-421-5777 Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran – Wels Church 311 14th Avenue South ...... 715-421-3634 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church 1150 2nd Street North ...... 715-423-1351 St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church 820 13th Street South ...... 715-423-2111 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 611 24th Street North ...... 715-424-5220 United Methodist Church 411 Garfield Street ...... 715-423-8860 Victory Christian Outreach Centre 3122 Highway 73 North ...... 715-421-3909 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church Wels 10611 Highway 13 South ...... 715-325-3355 Woodlands Church 1000 E Riverview Expressway ...... 715-424-0800

CRISIS RESOURCES

CAP Services Family Crisis Center CAP Services provides a variety of sexual assault, and domestic violence related services through the 1616 W. River Drive Family Crisis Center including temporary shelter for Stevens Point, WI 54481 victims of domestic abuse and their families, 24- 715-343-7125 hour toll free hotline, walk-in counseling, TTY 715-345-5244 assistance with temporary restraining orders, http://capservices.org/ support groups for women and children, affordable transitional housing, referral services and a Domestic Abuse Alternatives Program for abusers. Wood County Crisis Intervention Human Services offers urgent care appointments for individuals with mental health crises as well as Wisconsin Rapids Hotline: 715-421-2345 a mobile crisis unit and a crisis intervention hotline. Marshfield Hotline: 715-384-5555

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED SERVICES

CAP Services Services include domestic abuse education, support, and advocacy services. Includes support 1608 West River Drive groups as well as a Batterer Program (Domestic Stevens Point, WI Abuse Alternatives Program) to help abusers 715-343-7129 examine their own attitudes and values. Accept http://capservices.org/ abusers who are court ordered, referred, or 24 hour hotline 1-800-472-3377 voluntarily seek assistance. Walk-in services available weekdays from 8:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m. The Family Center Advocacy service is available by walk-in or appointment for all individuals dealing with 500 25th Street North current/past abusive relationships. Legal advocacy Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 is available for divorce or custody proceedings or 715-421-1511 criminal charges pertaining to domestic violence. www.familyctr.org Also includes self-help and support groups and a Open 24 hours a day. safe shelter. LGBTQ and English-as-a second- language friendly environment. Those seeking refuge may also bring their pets. The Hannah Center A home for woman in crisis which has the ability to house up to 4 women and their children. Services 212 E. 3rd Street include room, board, necessary transportation, Marshfield, WI 54449 referral to social support services, counseling, and 715-387-6300 life skills education training classes. Provides https://hannahcenter.com assistance in education or job placement and offers an on-site library of resources on a variety of topics.

National Domestic Violence Hotline The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free lifesaving support and tools to enable survivors Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 to find safety. Advocates are available with TTY Hotline: 1-800-787-3224 expertise in over 170 different languages and are http://www.thehotline.org/ highly trained in crisis intervention, information, and referral services. Personal Development Center Personal Development Center services include advocacy and support for victims of adult domestic 214 West 2nd Street violence, youth domestic violence, sexual assault, Marshfield, WI 54449 elder abuse, supervision during visitation and 715-384-2971 exchanges between family members, and education https://pdcmarshfield.com on the above topics of victimization. Staff speak English and Hmong fluently. Shirley’s House of Hope Provides women and children with emergency overnight housing as well as a 6 month transition 1316 N. Hume Avenue program. Offers counseling, case management, P.O. Box 207 support groups and classes as well as transitional Marshfield, WI 54449 housing for mother and their families. 715-486-9000 https://shirleyshouseofhope.org

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES Budget Counselors Assistance with managing money & wise use of 214 W. Grand Avenue credit. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-424-1490 Catholic Charities Financial counseling. Services are provided subject to a sliding fee scale not to exceed $25. 1317 College Court Stevens Point WI 54481 715-344-2500 Financial Information Service Center (FISC) A community organization that helps families & Toll free outside Fox Cities individuals improve their lives through teaching & 1-800-366-8161 applications of sound financial principles. FISC provides several online tools such as a tool to https://www.fisc-cccs.org/ calculate debt, savings, and online budgeting handouts as well as opportunities to complete training in areas of financial responsibility. Forward Services-Wood County Job Center To apply for: Wisconsin Works Program W-2, and 320 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 102 Emergency Assistance Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-422-5000 To report fraud call: 1-800-225-9947 http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/wda06/ 1010.htm

Money Managers of Mid WI Money Managers of Mid WI offers assistance managing money & wise use of credit. 2550 48th Street South

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-0111 1840 Post Road Plover, WI 54467 715-344-6206 Northern Income Maintenance Consortium To apply for: 1-800-362-3002 or www.access.wisconsin.gov FoodShare Questions? Or Changes to your open case, call Medical Assistance/BadgerCare 1-888-794-5722 Caretaker Supplement Childcare Assistance State of Wisconsin Department of Financial There are three credit reporting agencies within Institutions Wisconsin. If you have been denied credit or have https://www.wdfi.org/wca/consumer_credit/credit_gu not have a credit report within the last 12 months ides/FreeCreditReport.htm you are eligible for a free credit report. More information is available on the website. Credit reporting Agencies: Equifax – 800-685-1111 www.equifax.com Experian 800-397-3742 www.experian.com Trans Union 800-888-4213 www.transunion.com

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Offers a one-time benefit payment for each heating (WHEAP) season for low-income eligible persons or families Wood County Human Services 220 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-421-8659 http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid =239 Wood County Human Services – To Apply for: Centralia Center Child Care Assistance Energy Assistance 220 3rd Avenue South FSET Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 FastTrack 715-421-8659

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Career Closet Assistance with ‘gently worn’ clothing items for job interviews or employment. 1905 Washington Street Hours of operation: Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Monday: 10 a.m. - noon 715-424-7544 Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (behind Baker Drive IGA) Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m - noon (additional hours by appointment) Forward Services-Wood County Job Center To apply for: Wisconsin Works Program W-2 320 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 102 Emergency Assistance Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

715-422-5000 Wood County Human Services - Wood County Human Services offers FoodShare Centralia Building Employment and Training (FSET) which offers FoodShare recipients services to build skills and 220 3rd Avenue South, Suite 4 job training at no cost to clients. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-421-8608 FSET also offers assistance and support via gas cards, taxi vouchers, and GED testing fees as well Marshfield City Hall Plaza as assistance searching for employment, 630 S Central Avenue Suite 404 workshops, resume building and development, Marshfield, WI interviewing skill development, careers education 715-389-0257 GED and HSED classes, work experience, and literacy assistance.

FOOD - CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Baker Street Community Church Baker Street Community Church offers Shepherds Loft, a program which provides community 640 Baker Street members with shoes and gently worn clothes. The Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 church also accepts donations. Refer to the website 715-421-5335 for specific information about donating/receiving http://bakerstreetcc.org/ from the Shepherd’s Loft. The Neighborhood Table (TNT) TNT meals are served every Thursday and the last two Tuesdays of each month. 441 Garfield Street Meals served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Take-out meals are available on Thursdays only by 715-325-2962 calling 715-422-1980. TNT serves the communities 715-422-1980 (Take Out – Only Thursdays) of Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa, Port Edwards and www.theneighborhoodtable.org. surrounding areas. Pittsville Area Neighbors Shelf (PANS) Contact Pittsville Area Neighbors Shelf for pantry times and locations. St. John’s Church

8313 2nd Street

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Ruby’s Pantry Locations (Hosts): Ruby’s pantry offers large food ‘shares’ to families Boys and Girls Club after the donation of $20 ($100 estimated food share value) Donations are used to offset the cost of 501 17th Street South transporting corporate surplus throughout Wisconsin Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 and Minnesota. Eastgate Alliance Church rd 2203 E. Becker Road Both sites open the 3 Saturday each Month Marshfield, WI 54449 Doors open: 8 a.m. Distribution: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Soups or Socks Inc. Soups or Socks provides food and/or clothes to area families in need. Call for hours. (Located in the 200 S. Lincoln Avenue First Presbyterian Church) Marshfield, WI 715-387-1769 Referral from Central Community Action Needed to receive services. South Wood County Emergency Pantry Shelf SWEPS is the local food/personal essentials pantry (SWEPS) serving Wisconsin Rapids. Walk ins welcome, call

331 12th Avenue South for more information Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-422-1995 St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Center The Outreach center assists with clothing/furniture vouchers, rental assistance, school supplies, and 149 N. Central Avenue other items. The Outreach Center is open Monday- Marshfield, WI 54449 Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Food Pantry is 715-387-0395 open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(participants are asked to arrive by 3:45 p.m. to register)

HOUSING RESOURCES Emergency and Long-Term Assistance American Cancer Society Marshfield Hope As cancer patients undergo daily outpatient Lodge treatment, patients and their families are provided 611 W. Doege Street with lodging free of charge if referred to the Hope Marshfield, WI 54449 Lodge by St. Joseph’s Hospital or Marshfield Clinic. Contact Jewel Quelle Other rules apply, see website for details. 715-486-9100 Ext. 104 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsse rvices/app/resource-detail.aspx?resourceId=42061 CAP Services CAP services offers financial assistance to secure 1608 West River Drive loans for down-payments and closing fees when Stevens Point, WI purchasing a home (eligibility based on income and 715-343-7129 availability of funds). Low-income home owners may http://capservices.org/ also be eligible for financial assistance with 24 hour hotline 1-800-472-3377 weatherization and home rehabilitation. CAP services also offers low income housing for families as well as senior citizens.

Family Crisis Center Provides a 24-hour toll-free crisis line, walk-in 1616 W. Point Drive counseling, accompaniment for medical care, and Stevens Point, WI 54481 legal proceedings. Also provides support groups, 1-800-472-3377 emergency shelter, and transitional housing. 715-343-7125 Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter The Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter is intended to provide shelter for individuals from all 505 E. Depot Street walks of life regardless of race, belief, or Marshfield, WI 54449 socioeconomic background. No religious 715-384-6555 requirement is associated with seeking shelter at this establishment. Housing Authority of Wisconsin Rapids The Housing Authority of Wisconsin Rapids offers rental assistance and public housing for low-income 2521 10th Street South families. Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494

715-423-7288

Landlord/Tenant Program Information & a referral if you think your legal rights as a tenant or landlord have been violated. 2811 Arlington Drive P. O. Box 8911 Madison, WI 53708-8911 1-800-422-7128 Marshfield Housing Authority Marshfield Housing Authority provides rental assistance and public housing for low-income 601 S. Cedar Avenue families Marshfield, WI 54449

715-387-0528 Mary’s Place Provides housing to those in need. Housing is provided on a needs basis for free while residents 300 N. Central Avenue search for employment. Transitional housing is also Marshfield, WI 54449 available once employment is obtained. 715-384-9227 http://www.marysplacemarshfield.org/ WHEDA WHEDA aims to offer affordable housing and business financing assistance to residence of P. O. Box 1728 Wisconsin. For more information refer to their Madison, WI 53701-1728 website. https://www.wheda.com/

LEGAL SERVICES General Legal Services Bureau of Consumer Protection Legal Assistance for low-income individuals. Landlord / Tenant Handles cases involving bankruptcy, social security 2811 Agriculture Drive and supplemental security income (SSI), family law, P. O. Box 8911 health, housing income maintenance, wills, and Madison, WI 53708-8911 Indian Law. 1-800-422-7128 1-608-224-4953 Wisconsin Judicare Wisconsin Judicare is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice for Main Line 1-800-472-1638 northern Wisconsin residents. Marshfield 1-715-387-2626 Wisconsin Rapids 715-424-2581 http://www.judicare.org Legal forms and information Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office provides legal representation for individuals who 1025 Clark Street cannot afford their own legal counsel. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-5382

COMMON GUARDIANS AD LITEM (GAL) Nash Law Group Alex Hewitt Attorneys At Law S.C. Chelsie Thuecks 103 S. Central Avenue, Suite 201 Marshfield, WI 54449 or 170 3rd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-8200 Law Offices of Richard E. Bender Richard Bender 160 2nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-4400 Gebert Law Office Tim Gebert 321 Market Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-1800 Patrick Arendt Attorney At Law LLC Patrick Arendt 210 E. Jackson Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-4445 Hill and Walczak Law Office Steve Walczak 214 W. Grand Avenue, Office 23 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-421-0333

Feddick-Goodwin Law Office S.C. Alanna Feddick-Goodwin 252 S. Central Avenue Century Plaza Suite Marshfield, WI 54449 715-389-8444

GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES Appointment - Walk-In Clinics - Urgent Care Aspirus Doctor’s Clinic Aspirus Doctor’s Clinic offers both by-appointment 2031 Peach Street care and walk-in clinic services for general medical Wisconsin Rapids, WI concerns. 715-423-0122 Aspirus Riverview Clinic – Aspirus Riverview Clinics offer by-appointment care Wisconsin Rapids for general medical needs. 410 Dewey Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-422-7752

Aspirus Riverview Clinic – Nekoosa 1015 Angelus Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457

Aspirus Riverview Clinic – Rome 1160 Rome Center Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 Marshfield Clinic Provides by-appointment care and walk-in clinic 220 24th Street South services to patients. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-8600 Marshfield Clinic – Marshfield Center Provides by-appointment care, walk-in clinic, and 1000 N. Oak Avenue urgent care services to patients. Marshfield , WI 54449 715-387-5511

HOSPITALS - EMERGENCY ROOMS Aspirus Riverview Hospital Aspirus Riverview Hospital offers inpatient and 410 Dewey Street outpatient services as well as emergency services. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-6060 Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital offers inpatient 611 St. Joseph Avenue and outpatient services as well as emergency Marshfield, WI 54449 services. 715-387-1713 23

SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES Dialysis Clinics DaVita Marshfield At Home DaVita Dialysis Centers are specialized providers 123 Northridge Street for patients with chronic kidney failure and end state Marshfield, WI 54449 renal disease. For more information see the 866-544-6741 Ext. 5914 website.

DaVita Stevens Point Dialysis 1100 Meridian Drive https://www.davita.com/ Stevens Point, WI 54467 715-343-1266

DaVita Wisconsin Rapids Dialysis 1041B Hill Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 866-544-6741 Ext. 5627

DENTAL - ORTHODONTIC SERVICES AUBURNDALE Hom Family Dentistry 5648 Main Street 715-652-3100 http://www.homfamilydentistry.com/ MARSHFIELD Dental Clinic of Marshfield Accepting Marshfield area patients with Medical 306 W. McMillan Street Assistance or BadgerCare benefits in a 15 mile 715-387-1702 radius of their office who qualify, or private insurance holders. Dental Clinic of Marshfield also offers a variety of payment options. Accepting children of all ages Patient Assistance Center, Marshfield Clinic This department provides assistance with finding a 1000 N. Oak Avenue dental clinic for your child. 1-800-782-8581 ext. 97424 of ext. 79346 Family Health Center of Marshfield Income restrictions apply for services, as well as 1307 N. St. Joseph Avenue residential requirements. Enrollment in dental plans 715-221-5600 with the Family Health Center of Marshfield is considered on a first-come first-serve basis. Dental Crafters Mapleleaf Dental 1000 Corporate Drive 504 S. Chestnut Avenue 715-387-2642 715-384-3515 Prairie Run Dental SC Kay Robert DDS 1807 Prairie Drive 314 W. Upham Street 715-387-1724 715-387-1017 Martin Dental Mabeus Dental Office 605 E. 4th Street 101 W. McMillan Street 715-387-6344 715-384-5444

WISCONSIN RAPIDS Arrowhead Dental Center Andrea Bertotto, DDS SC 7630 Highway 13 South 1980 7th Street South 715-325-5555 715-423-7160 Dental Suite Michael G. Hughes, DDS 2301 Chestnut Street 1111 8th Street South 715-424-2301 715-421-1114 Huntington Dental Offices John Schoenwetter, DDS 1211 Huntington Avenue 2252 Biron Drive East 715-423-5950 715-421-1561 Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Clinic 2620 Amundson Street 220 24th Street South 715-423-8584 715-424-8600 Mid-Towne Dental Associates SC/ Midwest Midwest Dental Care Center Dental/ Associated Orthodontists 640 23rd Street South 1730 7th Street South 715-424-3553 715-423-3322 New Horizons Dental LLC Gary B. Olson, DDS 2551 7th Street South 3930 8th Street South 715-424-7810 715-421-3366 O’Leary Orthodontics River Run Dental Center 440 Chestnut Street 1310 River Run Drive 715-421-5255 715-424-3030 Riverview Community Dental Care Riverhill Dental Associates SC 820 Two Mile Avenue 406 Daly Avenue 715-421-2330 715-421-1515

NEIGHBORING COUNTY DENTISTS - ORTHODONTISTS First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry Accepting new children with Medical Assistance or 715-346-0000 BadgerCare benefits between 3 and 5 years of age 3216 Business Park Drive with an additional assessment fee charged at the Stevens Point, WI 54481 first visit. Are accepting patients of record that are or older, up to 12 years of age. Also, accepting 715-842-4649 children with private insurance, or offering payment 413 N. 17th Avenue options for those without insurance. Wausau, WI 54401 Ministry Dental Center Currently serving participants of Medicaid or 715-342-8060 BadgerCare Programs as well as residents of 3504 E. Maria Drive Waupaca and Portage Counties. Stevens Point, WI 54481 (Medical Arts Plaza Building by the airport) Northcentral Technical College in Wausau Providing cleaning x-rays, sealants and fluoride Dental Hygiene Clinic treatments only. 1000 West Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Behrend Psychology Consultants Behrend Psychology Consultants offers services in Psychiatry Services a variety of areas including abuse trauma, ADHD, 3930 8th Street South, Suite 101 autism, bipolar disorder, custody and placement Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 assessments, eating disorders, forensics, juvenile 715-423-2030 justice, neuro-feedback, parenting, sports http://behrendpsychology.com psychiatry, substance abuse, suicide and other areas. Biblical Counseling Ministries, Inc. Biblical Counseling Ministries offers mental health Calvary Baptist Church services with a foundation in faith based 469 Airport Avenue interventions. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (must be referred by a pastor $50 donation 715-423-7190 requested) www.bcmin.org Center for Human Development The Center for Human Development offers 243 S. Center Avenue, Suite 109 assistance in counseling case, church case, Marshfield, WI 54449 community care and pre-marriage coaching. 1-800-236-3792 http://chdevelopment.org/ Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates Central Wisconsin Counseling Associates offers 320 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 304A services in a variety of ways including services Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 devoted to ADHD, adolescent concerns, alcohol and 715-424-6960 drug issues, anxiety, behavioral disorders, http://www.cwcounselingassoc.com/ depression, domestic violence, divorce medication, family and divorce concerns, grief and loss, intensive in-home counseling, marital and relationship issues as well as mediation, physical and emotional abuse, psychological testing, self- esteem, sexual abuse, stress management (health and wellness), trauma, and women’s issues.

Charis Counseling LLC Charis Counseling offers services in a variety of 101 W. McMillian Street, Suite 2B areas including abuse, ADD/ADHD, addiction, Marshfield, WI 54449 anger, anxiety, communication, conflict resolution, 715-389-9382 depression, drug and alcohol abuse, grief and loss, https://chariscounselingwi.com oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorder/OCD, parenting, relationship focused intervention, self- esteem and body image, sexual abuse/assault, stress and trauma.

Children’s Service Society Children’s Service Society offers families health 601 S. Central Avenue, Suite 200 education, counseling, health insurance Marshfield, WI 54449 opportunities and other options. Counseling focuses 715-387-2729 include child and family counseling, psychiatry and http://www.cssw.org behavioral medicine, developmental specialists, grief and bereavement counseling, and pregnancy counseling.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Consulting Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Consulting M407 Highway 97 offers services in a variety of areas including abuse Marshfield, WI 54449 trauma, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, custody 715-318-0047 and placement assessments, eating disorders, http://www.drjenna.net/ forensics, juvenile justice, neurofeedback, parenting, sports psychiatry, substance abuse, suicide and other areas.

Clinical Services Clinical Services offers professional clinical and 420 1st Avenue South forensic counseling services as well as individual P. O. Box 1535 and marriage and family counseling. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-424-3400 http://clinicalserviceswi.com/

Family Health Clinic Dental and Medical Center Dental, medical, WIC services. MA eligible 400 S. Townline Road individuals & others served based on a sliding scale. Wautoma, WI 54982 1-800-942-5330 Hergert and Assoc. Family Counseling Hergert and Associates Family Counseling offers a 252 S. Central Avenue variety of services including substance rehabilitation Marshfield, WI 54449 and mental health counseling. 715-384-7579 Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Social Services offers a variety of services http://www.lsswis.org including counseling, addiction, daytime resource

810 16th Avenue South centers, residential and crisis support programs, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 school –based mental health, as well as alcohol and 715-423-3455 other drug abuse assessments.

207 S. Cherry Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 715-387-3757 Marriage and Family Health Services Marriage and Family Health Services offers services 501 S. Cherry Avenue, #5 in the form of outpatient and day treatment services. Marshfield, WI 54449 715-486-8302 http://www.marriageandfamilyhealthservices.com Mashfield Clinic Marshfield Clinic offers services including those that pertain to alcohol and other drug abuse, mental Psychiatry Services health, dual diagnosis (mental health and alcohol 1000 N. Oak Avenue and other drug abuse), depression, anxiety, stress, Marshfield, WI 54449 sexual abuse, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity 715-389-5744 Behavioral Health Disorder, marital and family conflict, custody 715-387-5744 Child Psychiatry evaluations, nursing home assessments, older adult http://www.marshfieldclinic.org issues, abuse or addiction to a variety of substances, anger concerns, postpartum depression, divorce, grief, loss and bariatric.

National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Alliance on Mental Illness promotes 4233 W. Beltline Highway public education and understanding of mental Madison, WI 53711 illness. NAMI offers a variety of services including 1-800-236-2988 Basics, Family to Family, Peer to Peer, In Our Own https://www.namiwisconsin.org Voice, Family Support Group, and Homefront to address concerns with mental illness.

Northwest Guidance and Counseling Northwest Guidance and Counseling offers services including transportation, daily living skills, chronic 110 24th Street South mental health assistance, education assistance for Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 those with mental health concerns, and a day 715-424-5051 treatment facility for children, adolescents, and 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Line families transitioning into the community. www.nwcgc.com

Riverview Family Medical Riverview Family Medical offers psychiatry services including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 410 Dewey Street mental illness in adults, adolescents, children and Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 families. 715-421-7474 http://www.riverviewclinic.net/

St. Joseph’s Hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital offers services including those that pertain to alcohol and other drug abuse, mental 611 St. Joseph Avenue health, dual diagnosis (mental health and alcohol Marshfield, WI 54449 and other drug abuse), depression, anxiety, stress, 1-800-486-9700 sexual abuse, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity https://ministryhealth.org Disorder, marital and family conflict, custody evaluations, nursing home assessments, older adult issues, abuse or addiction to a variety of substances, anger concerns, postpartum depression, divorce, grief, loss and bariatric. St. Vincent DePaul Free Clinic The St. Vincent DePaul Free Clinic serves populations with minimal or no insurance coverage 169 N. Central Avenue who seek medical care including mental health Marshfield, WI 54449 services. 715-387-4425 http://www.stvincentsmarshfield.org Wood County Human Service Provides & coordinates a variety of services in the Psychiatry Services areas of mental health, developmental disabilities & 2611 12th Street South alcohol & other drug abuse for Wood County residents Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 http://www.co.wood.wi.us/

715-421-2345 Crisis Intervention 715-421-8800 Phone Contact 1-800-784-2433 Suicide Hotline number

MISCELLANEOUS Wisconsin Well Woman Program A program available for women, between the ages https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wwwp/index.htm of 45 and 64, who do not have health care, or have Regional Contact: health care that does not cover routine check-ups Kathy Groshek, and/or screenings, or for women who are unable to Portage County Health/Human Services pay the deductible or co-payment. Department 817 Whiting Avenue For more information view their website. To apply Stevens Point, WI 54481 contact Kathy Groshek (contact information listed to Phone: 715-345-5776 the left) [email protected]

PHARMACIES MARSHFIELD Shopko Pharmacy Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1306 N. Central Avenue 2001 N. Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Marshfield, WI 54449 715-387-3705 715-486-9439 www.shopko.com www.walmart.com

WISCONSIN RAPIDS Aurora Pharmacy Copps Pharmacy 900 E. Riverview Expressway 900 E. Riverview Expressway Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-2585 715-423-2585 www.copps.com CVS Pharmacy Daly Drug 2410 8th Street South 3515 8th Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-2340 715-423-3400 www.CVS.com www.mygnp.com Eberhardy Acupuncture and Herbal Pharmacy Shopko Pharmacy 400 Daly Avenue, #101 1100 E. Riverview Expressway, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-7292 715-421-1750 www.eberhardyacupuncture.com www.shopko.com Walgreens Wal-Mart Pharmacy 3200 8th Street South 4331 8th Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-424-4082 715-423-8500 www.walgreens.com 1012 N. Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 715-384-9703

VACCINATIONS - IMMUNIZATIONS Wisconsin Division of Public Health The Wisconsin Division of Public Health provides a federally funded vaccination program for children Immunization Program called Vaccines for Children (VFC). VFC is a free 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 318 immunization program offered to children between 6 P.O. Box 2659 months and 18 years of age. To find a local provider Madison, WI 53701 qualified to give vaccines under this program Contact Jackie Nelson: contact Jackie Nelson, the Wisconsin 608-266-1506 representative.

Wood County Health Department If your child meets the requirements for a free flu 420 Dewey Street vaccine, the local health department can provide flu Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 vaccines. Call for appointments. 715-421-8911

1600 N. Chestnut Avenue Wood County Health Department no longer offers Marshfield, WI 54449 community flu clinics but offers regular monthly 715-387-8646 vaccines. Children immunizations are provided with a suggested donation, fees apply to adult http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health/Immu immunizations. nization.aspx

PARENT RESOURCES Prenatal Care Baby Safe Haven Law

Wisconsin law allows for parents to relinquish rights to infants less than 3 days old with an employee of a hospital, fire station, sheriff’s office, police station, emergency medical services provider, or any other law enforcement agency within the state. Individuals who leave their child with personnel at these receiving sites will remain anonymous, as long as abuse is not identified, and need not fear arrest or prosecution.

Baby Safe Haven Hotline assists with location of a receiving site: 1-888-510-BABY Refer to the Baby Safe Haven Law website for more information: http://safehaven.tv/

Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood offers a variety of services including 1355 8th Street South birth control, HIV testing, men’s health care, emergency Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 contraception, pregnancy testing and services, STD 715-423-9610 testing, treatment and vaccines, women’s health care. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health- center/wisconsin/wisconsin-rapids/54494/wisconsin- rapids-health-center-2697- 91860?utm_campaign=wisconsin-rapids-health- center&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local-listing Beth-Birei Crisis Pregnancy Center Beth-Birei Crisis Pregnancy Center offers a variety 7140 Mai Chee Trail of services within pregnancy counseling. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-325-3060 First Choice First Choice offers a variety of services including Pregnancy Resource Center pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, options education, 4011 8th Street South resources/ referrals, sexual health education, as Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 well as miscarriage and post-abortive support. 715-345-0280 www.firstchoiceprc.org

TUTORS/EDUCATION SUPPORT Boys and Girls Club Power Hour is a tutoring program created by the Boys and Girls Club in an effort to assist children by providing homework help and tutoring services.

For more information visit Boys and Girls Club website: http://www.bgcwra.org/programs.php Consult counselors at your child’s school for other tutoring opportunities as they may be available on a case-by-case basis.

LICENSED - CERTIFIED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

For a list of licensed or certified child care providers please refer to the following website:

Licensed- http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/licensed/Directories/LCC-Directories.HTM

Certified- http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/licensed/Directories/CCC-Directories.HTM

To search for a child care provider - http://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/Search/Search.aspx

SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Jeremiah’s Crossing Jeremiah’s Crossing is a nonprofit mission ministry 2440 County Highway X that serves as a therapeutic horseback-riding ranch Babcock, WI 54413 for children with diagnoses physical, cognitive, emotional and academic special needs at no cost to Phone: 715-884-2551 the riders or their families.

Website: http://jeremiahscrossing.org/#/home Lessons are scheduled during the months of June, July, August, September, and October. More specific information can be found on their website.

RECREATIONAL RESOURCES GOLF COURSES Clancy’s Pro Driving Range Bulls Eye Country Club 9331 Highway 13 South 2800 Ridgewood Trail Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-325-2000 Homestead Golf Course Lake Arrowhead 3372 Highway 13 North 1195 Apache Lane Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Nekoosa, WI 54457 715-423-7577 715-325-2929 Marshfield Country Club Newman’s 1st Street Miniature Golf 11426 Wren Road 2811 1st Street South Marshfield, WI 54449 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-384-4409 715-421-1180 The Ridges Golf Club Tri-City Golf Course 2311 Griffith Avenue 3000 Golf Course Road Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715- 424-3204 Tribute Golf Course Wisconsin River Golf Club 1001 Golf Club Road 705 W. River Drive Wausau, WI 54403 Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-675-3663 715-344-9152

PUBLIC PARKS WISCONSIN RAPIDS Aubey Park Aubey Park includes sandy areas with a 1550 4th Street playground, a gazebo with picnic tables, BBQ Grills Port Edwards, WI 54469 and grassy area for outdoor games. Ben Hansen Park Ben Hansen Park includes picnic tables, shelters, 2121 2nd Avenue South play area, sand volleyball courts, restrooms, bike Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 trails, firefighter memorial. Central Wisconsin BMX For track or racing information visit website. Highway 54 and County Highway W Race Day Phone 715-421-6723 Across from Home Depot or 715-421-4521 Phone 715-459-2809 http://www.cwbmx.org/ Edwards Alexander Memorial Park – Edwards Alexander Memorial Park is close to 210 2nd Street South Wood County YMCA and includes an historic Port Edwards, WI 54469 gazebo, an enclosed shelter with kitchen as well as outdoor shelter available by reservation. The park also includes a sandy area with playground as well as volleyball courts and a restroom facility. George W. Mead State Wildlife A wildlife reservation known for an abundance of S12148 County Highway S animals including birds, mammals, reptiles, Milladore, WI 54454 amphibians, and insects http://www.meadwildlife.org/ Golden Sands Speedway Offers racing every Friday night throughout the 10992 Highway 54 East summer months. Races feature Super Late Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Models, Super Stock, Pure Stocks, 4 Cylinder Cruisers, and Skid Car Racing. Check out the http://www.gssraces.com/ website for more details and a current list of events. Ripple Creek Park Includes wood chip-bedded hiking trails through the Located on VerBunker Ave between 5th and 7th Street. forest, paved walking trails restrooms with running Villages largest park facility on over 20 acres. water, two sandy areas with playground equipment, three softball diamonds, outdoor shelter, two tennis courts/basketball areas, picnic tables and benches, BBQ Grills, volleyball nets and a pond with pan fish.

No fee to residents for reserving the park Shelter.

MARSHFIELD Benedict Park Benedict park offers a picnic facility, basketball 1703 Waushara Drive court, playground equipment, and a canopy picnic shelter. Braem Park Braem Park offers Pickleball courts, a softball field, 905 N. Cedar Avenue playground equipment, horseshoe area, picnic area, concession stand, picnic shelter with restrooms, skate park, disk golf course, and a variety of nature trails.

Columbia Park Columbia park offers a band shell for outdoor 201W. Arnold Street entertainment as well as an open grassy area filled with picnic tables and benches shaded by the various trees in the park. Connor Park Connor park is a conservancy park which means 1812 E. Blodgett Street although there is a trail that loops through the park, the remaining area in the park is otherwise undeveloped. Forrest Ridge Park Forest Ridge Park includes playground equipment, 1137 W. Blodgett Street a picnic area, basketball court and a backstop. Grant Park Although it is small in comparison to other parks in 601 Cleveland Street Marshfield, Grant park still offers a set of playground equipment, picnic tables and park benches. Griese Park Griese Park is among the largest parks in 1001 29th Street Marshfield and includes basketball courts, walking and biking trails as well as a playground, picnic area, concession stand, restroom facilities, soccer fields, and a nature area. Hamus Nature Preserve and Recreation Area Hamus Nature Preserve And Recreation Area 201 Wilderness View Drive offers a shelter, restrooms, fishing pond (catch and release) walking and biking trails, electricity, charcoal grill, and picnic tables. Joe and Bernadine Weber’s Nature Park This park features a covered shelter with 2901 W. 5th Street restrooms, a picnic area, as well as walking and biking trails. Marshfield Fairgrounds Park Marshfield’s Fairground Park offers a dirt track, 513 E. 17th Street lighted softball fields, concession stands, fair exhibit buildings utilized all year round for various activities as well as playground equipment, picnic area and storage (during winter months). Northern Hills Park Northern Hills is a small park within Marshfield that 1601 N. Broadway Avenue contains playground equipment for small children and picnic areas.

Steve J. Miller Recreation Area The Steve J. Miller Recreation Are includes the 501 W. 4th Street Jack Hackman Baseball Filed, little league fields, tennis courts, a park shelter, playground equipment and restrooms. Strohman Park This park was developed to serve as a monument 603 S. Central Avenue to local firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The park includes a small pond, fountain, benches, and tables. Veterans Park As a monument to World War I fallen soldiers this 206 Park Street park includes two monuments including a helicopter that was flown during the Vietnam War for combat missions.

Wildwood Park Wildwood Park offers the Hefko municipal outdoor 1800 S. Roddis Avenue swimming pool, the Wildwood Zoo, Nine-hole disc golf course, Wildwood Station Building, nature trails, playground equipment, shelters, picnic areas, two large man-made ponds as well as a fishing pier and observation tower. Marshfield Dog Park An open park designated for dogs as well owners. Located at the intersection of 21st Street and South Park rules and regulations can be found at the Peach Avenue following website: http://www.dogparkmarshfield.com/pages/park- rules.php.html Jurustic Park Jurustic Park features interactive metal sculptures M222 Sugarbush Lane of various animals and insects from dragons to Marshfield, WI 54449 dragonflies. The park also features a Hobbit House with round windows and a field stone and brick [email protected] foundation. The park also features a studio at [email protected] which local metal sculptures can be purchased on sight. http://www.jurustic.com/index.php The park is typically open 10am-4:30pm. Contact either Clyde or Nancy by their respective emails to confirm park hours and to arrange tours. For directions and more information refer to the website.

MOVIE THEATERS Campus Cinema Contact the theater by phone for local show times 1601 6th Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-6161 Rogers Cinema 7 Call or check website for local show times. Rogerscinema.com 419 S. Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 715-387-2566 220 E. Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-421-3177 2725 Church Street Stevens Point 715- 341-2700

BOWLING ALLEYS 5 Star Lanes Bowlmor Recreation Center 1906 Post Road 3141 8th Street South Plover, WI 54467 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-341-2695 715-423-4350

Evergreen Lanes Inc Point Bowl Inc. 493 Highway 73 South 2525 Dixon Street Nekoosa, WI 54457 Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-886-3023 Ricky’s Bar and Bowl Rose Bowl Lanes 1667 Main Street 1600 N. Central Avenue Rudolph, WI 54475 Marshfield, WI 54449

715-435-4100 http://rosebowllanes.com/ Skipps Bowling Center Wisconsin Valley United States 2300 Strongs Avenue 360 Lyon Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-341-9696 715-421-0514

MUSEUMS Alexander House Museum of local history and art. Open Sunday, 1131 Wisconsin River Drive Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Port Edwards, WI 54469 715-887-3442 South Wood County Historical Museum May to October; Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 1 540 3rd Street South p.m. to 4 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Documents local history with recreations of a 715-423-1580 general store, doctor’s office and more. Thomas House Center for History The Thomas House Center for History includes a 103 S. Central Avenue variety of exhibits with military and war memorials Marshfield, WI 54449 as well as exhibits on local history. 715-384-5867

LIBRARIES Charles and Jo Anne Lester Library Hours: 100 Park Street Monday thru Thursday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 715-886-7879 Saturday – 9 a.m. to noon

Charles and Jo Anne Lester Library offers a variety http://nekoosawi.com/library/ of activities and events including book groups, computer literacy assistance, reading areas that are children friendly, as well as large and small meeting rooms. Electronic resources are available on the library website.

Lester Public Library of Vesper Hours: 650 Virginia Street Monday and Tuesday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vesper, WI 54489 Wednesday and Thursday – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 715-569-4669 Friday and Saturday – 9 a.m. to noon Sunday – Closed

Lester Public Library of Vesper offers a variety of events and activities. Marshfield Public Library Hours: 211 E. 2nd Street Memorial Day through Labor Day Marshfield, WI 54449 Monday thru Friday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 715-387-8494 Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://catalog.marshfieldlibrary.org/Polaris/ Sunday – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Labor Day through Memorial Day Monday thru Friday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday – Closed

Marshfield Public library offers a variety of activities and events including book clubs, workshops on various topics, meeting rooms and electronic resources available to the public. More information is available on their website. McMillian Memorial Library Hours: 490 East Grand Avenue Monday thru Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check out: 715-422-5133 McMillian library hosts a variety of events and Adult Desk: 715-422-5136 activities including live music, comedy shows, teen Children’s Desk:715-422-5131 job fair, movies, computer literacy activities, and http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/ family game night. Electronic resources are available on the library website. Pittsville Community Library Hours: 5291 3rd Avenue Tuesday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pittsville, WI 54466 Wednesday – Noon to 5 p.m. 715-884-6500 Thursday – Noon to 6 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/pit/ Saturday – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pittsville Community Library provides summer library programs for children from preschool to 12th grade. More information can be found on their website. Lester Public Library The Lester Public Library offers a variety of 8091 County Road E programs and classes that serve individuals in the Arpin, WI 54410 community of all ages. Programs range from those 715-652-2273 including Lego construction to puzzles and science fiction.

ZOOS Rapids Municipal Zoo and Petting Zoo The Rapids Municipal Zoo includes a petting zoo, 1911 Gaynor Avenue picnic area, children’s garden, bike trail, shelter Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 area, and a play area. The zoo is open typically after Memorial Day, Tuesday through Sundays with petting zoo hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For information and directions refer to the website. Wildwood Park and Zoo Admission is free for self-guided tours. Tours guided 608 W. 17th Street by zoo keepers are $44/hour.

Marshfield, WI 54449 The Wildwood Park and Zoo offers several educational kiosks, activities, and events including scavenger hunts and other zoo related fun.

Bikes, skates, and pets are not permitted within the zoo area. There are bike racked near the zoo entrance for the public’s convenience.

MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES SUP the Rapids Local company the offers the experience of Stand 2nd Street South Up Paddle boarding.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Check out the website for more information and to 715-570-2989 make arrangements. http://www.suptherapidsllc.com/

SUICIDE PREVENTION National Suicide Prevention Lifeline A 24 hour hotline dedicated to assisting individuals 800-273-TALK (8255) in any crisis including but not limited to substance abuse, relationships, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, depression, mental and physical illness, as well as loneliness. You will be connected to a trained professional in your area.

Wood County Crisis Intervention Human Services offers urgent care appointments for individuals with mental health crises as well as a Wisconsin Rapids Hotline 715-421-2345 mobile crisis unit and a crisis intervention hotline. Marshfield Hotline 715-384-5555

TRANSPORTATION NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Ride Share of Wisconsin An online forum selects individuals who have similar http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages travels plans and allows these individuals to /travel/road/rideshare/default.aspx communicate with one another to organize a carpool system.

Rivers City Cab Transportation offered to local and out of town 2703 Industrial Street locations. Closed Holidays. Monday through Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Thursday 5 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 5 715-424-4595 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior and Disability discounts available.

Specialized Transport Non-emergency medical and non-medical transport 7384 County Road N for bariatric, elderly, or disabled individuals. Arpin, WI 54410 Wheelchair and cot transportation available also. Gladys Baun - Agent Accepts Medicaid, Family Care, and private pay. Open 7 days a week from 6am-5pm. Call 2-3 days in advance to schedule transportation.

St. Vincent De Paul Outreach Provides immediate needs for local transportation 149 N. Central Avenue as funds are available. Marshfield, WI 54449 715-387-0395 Wheels of Independence Non-Emergency transportation for the elderly and 1-800-423-7818 handicapped individuals statewide. Drivers are available 5 days a week to provide transportation anywhere in the state but it is recommended to give 24 hour notice to ensure driver availability. Wood County Transportation Program Rides must be able to walk. Ride is free. Veterans using this service are ineligible for VA Travel Rural Shopping for ages 55+ or disabled adults $5 reimbursements. Rides are filled on a first come first Volunteer Medical Appointment Drivers serve basis. Disabled American Veteran Van 715-421-8989 Wisconsin Rapids 715-389-0230 Marshfield

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION Abby Vans Inc Provides Specialized Medical Vehicle (SMV) 1115 W. 4th Street Services, Share ride Taxi, Paratransit, Medicaid Neillsville, WI 54456 Common Carrier, CMO/HMO and private Telephone 715-743-3364 or 1800-236-8438 transportation throughout the state of Wisconsin. Medical Assistance Transportation Contact Medical Assistance for more information Logistic Care 1-866-907-1493 about services and locations. Complaints 1-866-907-1494

SCHOOLS Arpin (Private Schools) Bethel Junior Academy ...... 715-652-2763 Auburndale (Public Schools) Auburndale Elementary School………………………………………………………………………715-652-2812 Auburndale High School………………………………………………………………………………715-652-2115 Marshfield (Public Schools) Grant Elementary School ...... 715-384-4747 Lincoln Elementary School ...... 715-387-1296 Madison Elementary School ...... 715-384-8181 Marshfield Senior High School ...... 715-387-8464 Marshfield Middle School ...... 715-387-1249 Marshfield Board of Education ...... 715-387-1101 Nasonville Elementary School ...... 715-676-3611 Washington Elementary School ...... 715-387-1238 Marshfield (Private Schools) Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School ...... 715-387-1177 Columbus Catholic Middle and High School ...... 715-387-2444 St. John the Baptist Primary School ...... 715-384-4989 Immanuel Lutheran School ...... 715-423-0272 Holy Family Middle School ...... 715-384-7184 Nekoosa (Public Schools) Alexander Middle School ...... 715-886-8040 Central Wisconsin STEM Academy ...... 715-886-8040 Humke Elementary School ...... 715-886-8010 Nekoosa High School ...... 715-886-8040 Central Wisconsin STEM Academy ...... 715-886-8040

Pittsville (Public Schools) Pittsville High School ...... 715-884-6412 Pittsville Elementary ...... 715-884-2517 Port Edwards (Public School) John Edwards Middle School/High School ...... 715-887-9000 Port Edwards Elementary School ...... 715-887-9000 Rudolph (Public School) Think Academy ...... 715-424-6784 Wisconsin Rapids (Private Schools) Assumption Middle School…………………………………………………………………………...715-422-0910 Assumption High School…………………………………………………………………………...... 715-422-0950

Good Shepherd Lutheran School ...... 715-325-3355 Immanuel Lutheran School…………………………………………………………………………..715-423-0272 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Elementary School ...... 715-422-0980 St. Vincent De Paul School…………………………………………………………………………..715-422-0960 St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran School……………………………………………………………715-421--3634 Wisconsin Rapids (Public Schools) East Junior High School ...... 715-424-6730 Grant Elementary School ...... 715-424-6766 Grove Elementary School ...... 715-424-6769 Howe Elementary School…………………………………………………………………………….715-424-6772 Lincoln High School ...... 715-424-6750 Mead Elementary School ...... 715-424-6777 River Cities High School ...... 715-424-6789 Washington Elementary School ...... 715-424-6788 Woodside Elementary School ...... 715-424-6793 Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle Schools ...... 715-424-6740 Vesper (Public School) Vesper Community Academy ...... 715-424-6786

SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SERVICES Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, Inc. The Wisconsin Rapids Family Center offers support 500 25th Street North for sexual assault victims including 24-hour Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 confidential crisis hotline as well as support groups Crisis Hotline 715- 421-1511 for rape survivors, sexual abuse survivors, children 877-318-0003 and others affected by sexual violence as well as one-on-one advocacy support, and community education. All services are provided to clients free of cost.

National Sexual Assault Hotline The National Sexual Assault hotline provides 1-800-656-4673 confidential, judgment-free support from trained staff, support finding resources in your area, referrals for long term support, as well as information about legal components of sexual assault and basic medical concerns.

Personal Development Center Personal Development Center services include Hotline: 1-877-743-6262 advocacy and support for victims of adult domestic Phone: 715-384-5555 violence, youth domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, supervision during visitation and exchanges between family members, and education on the above topics of victimization. The Personal Development Center staff speaks English as well as Hmong fluently.

SurvJustice SurvJustice is a national not-for-profit organization 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 that supports and empowers survivors of sexual Washington, DC 20006 assault by providing legal assistance, training, and Phone 202-600-7839 support to policymakers. Assistance is offered to survivors of sexual assault with campus, criminal, Website: http://survjustice.org/ and civil legal systems. Department of Defense Safe Helpline Safe Helpline is a national service aimed specifically Attn: DoD Safe Helpline at members of the armed forces who are also 1220 L Street NW, Suite 505 survivors of sexual assault. Safe Helpline offers Washington, DC 20005 information as well as an international confidential

Phone: 202-544-1034 hotline for survivors as well as resources. Services Helpline: 877-995-5247 are available. It Happened to Alexa Foundation Created by a survivor of an on-campus sexual 411 Center Street assault, It Happened to Alexa, supports the New York, NY 14092 survivors of sexual assault and their families

Phone 716-754-9105 members by assisting with travel and lodging 877-77-ALEXA(25392) expenses when cases go to trial. Applications for Website: http://ithappenedtoalexa.org/ assistance can be found on their website.

Women’s Community Inc The Women’s Community Inc. offers a variety of 3200 Hilltop Avenue services including confidential Phone Support, Wausau, WI 54401 services for adolescent, children and youth, Hotline: 715-842-7323 advocacy, confidential shelters, employment Toll Free Hotline: 1-888-665-1234 assistance, legal advocacy, transition services, peer Website: http://womenscommunity.org/ counseling, safety planning, and support groups.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS/SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous, Alnon, Alateen Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of support Narcotics Anonymous offered to individuals who suffer from alcoholism or 1210 E. Grand Avenue other alcohol related concerns. Al-Anon offers Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 support to the family members and friends of those 715-423-1023 Bob Skytland NA-contact suffering from alcoholism. Narcotics Anonymous 715-423-1023 Mary Skytland AA-contact offers support to individuals with narcotic concerns. 1-888-511-7710 Toll Free 24 hrs Alateen is a support group specifically designed to support teen aged individuals as they seek to become sober.

Destiny’s Point –Women’s Recovery Home Destiny’s Point is a residential home which provides 6938 Grotto Avenue a safe environment for women to recover from Rudolph, WI 54475 problems including dependency, substance abuse, 715-344-2391 sexual and physical abuse, as well as eating www.destinypoint.org disorders, unplanned pregnancies and more.

(Destiny’s Point is currently in the process of renovating a building which will become the new location. Expected completion June 2016).

Marshfield Clinic, Chemical Counseling Clinic Marshfield Clinic Chemical Counseling Program 1000 N. Oak Avenue offers a variety of intervention services for adults Marshfield, WI 54449 with chemical dependency concerns. 715-387-5442

St. Joseph’s Hospital St Joseph’s Hospital offers an inpatient treatment Drug & Alcohol Treatment program for individuals who are 18 years or older 611 St. Joseph Avenue and have chemical dependency concerns. Marshfield, WI 54449 Admittance into the program may be either http://www.sjo.org/Our-Services/Behavioral-Health- voluntary or involuntary. Involuntary may only occur Services/Inpatient-Services.aspx when the patient is a danger to self or others or is inpatient 715-387-9700 gravely disabled as a result of dependency. For Outpatient 715-387-9708 more information contact St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Wausau Health Services/CRC Wausau Health Service/CRC offers a methadone or 209 W. Washington Street suboxone detox process for recovering addicts. Wausau, WI 54403 Methadone and Suboxone maintenance, Detox treatment 715-845-3637 Wood County Human Services – Services include a Community Based Residential AODA Outpatient Services Facility (CBRF), Day Treatment, Intensive 2611 12th Street South Outpatient Program, Relapse Prevention Group, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Dual Diagnosis Group, Underage Division Group, 715-421-8840 and an Operating While Intoxicated Group.

Wood County Annex and Health Center 1600 N. Chestnut Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-2188

NATIONAL RESOURCES Alcoholics Anonymous A service for individuals who are concerned with an www.aa.org alcohol related problem may seek out Alcoholics Anonymous which provides nonprofessional, self- support, multiracial and apolitical fellowship to men and women. Al-Anon, Alateen, and AA Friends and family members of individuals who 888-425-2666 suffer from alcoholism utilize these services to find www.al-anon.alateen.org support. Disaster Distress Helpline The Disaster Distress Helpline offers a connection 1-800-985-5990 to a local crisis center for individuals who have or TTY: 1-800-846-8517 are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health symptoms as a result of a natural or human-caused disaster. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services SAMHSA is a nationally sponsored administration Administration (SAMHSA) which provides leadership in advancement of 1-800-662-4357 behavioral health throughout the nation. www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov Mental Health America Mental Health America is a nonprofit organization www.mentalhealthamerica.net which advocates for policy concerning mental health and addresses concerns and needs of individuals living with mental illness. Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous offers a support system for www.na.org individuals with narcotic concerns particularly in relationship to addiction.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org The Partnership aims to reduce substance abuse in 1-855-378-4373 adolescents by supporting families and engaging www.drugfree.org/recover teens and strengthening communities.

National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse is an www.drugabuse.com informational resource containing information specific to each of the states in the nation about alcohol and other drug abuse trends and facts. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Information offers resources and information about 800-729-6686 substance abuse prevention. Most resources are low-cost or drug free. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Hotline Dependency is the leading national advocacy center 800-NCA-CALL (800-622-2255) for alcohol and drug dependency. Services include individual assistance with substance concerns as well as assistance to relatives, friends, and co- workers of those who abuse substances. Referrals may be offered if assessment demonstrates a referral need. Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Crisis Hotline connects veterans in crisis 1-800-273-8255 (as well as their families and friends) with qualified TTY: 1-800-799-4889 responders of the Department of Veterans Affairs. United We C.A.N. – Change Addiction Now Change Addiction Now aims to change the way www.changeaddictionnow.org addiction is treated, perceived, and legislation by pioneering research in areas of the brain, addiction, and the impact of addiction on families.