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Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Assistance
includes regular heating and electric assistance, as well as
specialized services including emergency fuel assistance, counseling for
energy budgets, and emergency furnace repair and replacement. Energy Services for Forest County 300 South Lake Ave Crandon, WI 54520 715-245-2400 Apply online here (will need valid e-mail address and Social Security Number to apply) Please click HERE for eligibility requirements. | Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations but also has energy assistance component. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information. Provides energy assistance to Veterans. |
Provides free or reduced cell phone and/or land line service to eligible households in Wisconsin. There are a number of national providers for Lifeline including Safelink and Q-Link. Both have service areas in Wisconsin but that does not mean that the cell coverage is very good. It is advised you research HERE for the best provider in your area. Eligibility Requirements: must be a recipient of one of the following public assistance programs:
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - Forward Health WI Temporary program to help families and households afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. To learn more including eligibility and enrollment information call 833-511-0311 or click HERE. |
Open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm - 5:30pm. Closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 212 North Lake Avenue Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478-3871 Wasmogishek Food Pantry This pantry is limited to accessing once per month. There is both food and some personal hygiene products. Hours of Operation Mondays & Wednesdays: 11:00 am-1:00 pm Fridays: 5:00-7:00 pm 601 N. Summit Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478-2730
| Hours of Operation 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 am and 6:00-7:00 pm St. Johns Lutheran Church 17963 State Highway 32 Townsend, WI 54175 Ph: 715-276-7214
Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome. Forest County Social Services 200 E Madison StCrandon WI 54520 Ph: 888-445-1621 |
Christian Thrift Store, Inc. 4529 N. Branch Street Wabeno, WI 54566 Ph: 715-473-6509 |
Drug Rehab Guide for Addiction & Mental Health Guide to answer questions regarding drug rehab center facilities including their focus, treatment options, accreditation, and cost. | Wisconsin Rehab List |
Legal aid office for low-income residents. Their main office is located in Wausau but they provide services to residents throughout the northern Wisconsin area including Forest County.
401 5th Street Suite #200 Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-1681 or 800-472-1638 | Legal
hotline offers general legal information and lawyer referral through
the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Ph: 800-362-9082 |
The IM Central Consortium administers a number of medical assistance programs including BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning, Community Waivers, Nursing Home and Elderly-Blind-Disabled medicare programs. Forest County Social Services Ph: 888-794-5722 | Provides public health services to residents of Forest County. Open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm 1st Floor of Courthouse 200 E Madison St. Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478-3371 |
WRAP - Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program The Rental Assistance Program can award up to $3000 per individual in a combination of rental payments and/or security deposits. Information on where to apply can be found here Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information. Homeless shelter serving Oneida, Vilas, Langlade, Lincoln, and Forest Counties that provides safe housing and basic needs to individuals and families in need. 204 West Fredrick Street Rhinelander, WI 54501
Appointments for admission interviews may be made by calling 715-369-9777
Housing assistance may be provided on case-by-case basis. Only one single month of assistance may be provided. For example, if an individual is behind three (3) months of rent, FSET can only fund a maximum of one (1) of those months of rent. If an individual is homeless or has to move, FSET may be able to fund both the security deposit and first month’s rent. The FSET participant needs to contact their assigned FSET case manager. | Provides section 8 voucher program. It is a federally funded housing program that provides rent subsidies to low income families, senior citizens, and handicapped and disabled individuals. 212 N. Lake Avenue Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478-3781 Provides short term relief to families, single men, and single women who are experiencing homelessness.
601 N. Summit Ave Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478- 3669 Catholic Charities Bureau Income-based housing property listing. https://ccbhousing.org/ |
Northwest Connection Family Resource Center Assistance with child care referrals for the 14 northern counties in Wisconsin is available here, along with information on how to become a licensed child care provider. Ph: 800-733-5437 Wisconsin Child Care Provider Listing The State of Wisconsin has an online directory of all regulated child care providers (certified, licensed family and licensed group centers). | Wisconsin Shares (Child Care Assistance)
Wisconsin Shares is Wisconsin's child
care subsidy program that helps families and caretakers pay for child
care.
The service provider for Wisconsin Shares in Oneida County is: You can apply in person, over the phone at 888-445-1621 FREE, or online at access.wisconsin.gov |
Free service that brings commuters together for carpooling and bicycle commuting.
Job Access Loan A short term loan program for individuals with minor children to meet emergency needs related to employment. Forward Service Corporation Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 | Non-Emergency Medical Transportation **Effective 11/1/21, Veyo replaced MTM, inc. as the DHS contracted NEMT provider Transportation service for non-emergency medical appointments for recipients of medical assistance. You can get rides to/from non-emergency medical appointments or you can get reimbursed for your trips to/from non-emergency medical appointments. To schedule a ride call: 866-907-1493 Or schedule through the member portal Must call 2 days in advance. Trip logs can be found here.No-interest vehicle repair and purchase loans across the service area. You need to be low-income to be eligible for a WETAP loan. You also need to
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Wisconsin Works (W-2)
W-2 is a time-limited program that provides temporary cash assistance and case management services to low-income parents and pregnant women. W-2 is a work program for adults willing to engage in work activities; it is not an entitlement. Forward Service Corp - Forest County 201 North Lake Avenue Unit B Crandon, WI 54520 Ph: 715-478-6277 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 Free Taxes Every household with a simple tax return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ |