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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. Vilas County Dept of Social Services 330 Court St. Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 715-479-3668 or Lac Du Flambeau Tribe Ph: 715-588-4235 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. Ashland County Housing Authority Helping low-income households with weatherization and furnace issues. Ph: 800-274-8311 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:
- BadgerCare
- Food Share
- Medical Assistance
- Social Security (SSI)
- Wisconsin Heating and Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
- Wisconsin Homestead Credit (Scheduled "H" on the WI Tax Return
- Wisconsin Works (W-2 Program)
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.
Northwoods Share Community Dinner
Dinner served every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from September through May. Doors open at 4:00pm and dinner is served at 5:30pm. Rock Mission Center 1019 East Wall St. Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 715-479-3388 Open on Thursdays. Times alternate weekly - either 10:00am-11:30am or 3:00pm - 5:30pm Community Church of Boulder Junction 10445 Main St. Boulder Junction, WI 54512 Headwaters Food Pantry Open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 8:30am - 11:30am 6516 Olympic 76 Dr. Land O'Lakes, WI 54540 Ph: 630-306-9189 **Ask for Jill Rohlohoff**
Open Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:00am and 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:15pm 1013 North Railroad Street Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 715-891-0042 | Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome. Vilas County Dept of Social Services 330 Court St. Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 888-445-1621 Lakeland Food Pantry Open Tuesdays from 8:30am - 11:30am and every other Thursdays from 3:30pm - 6:00pm. 1707 US Highway 51 N Arbor Vitae, WI 54568 Ph: 715-385-9380 Food Distribution Program Open Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30 pm Food Distribution Building 220 Industrial Park Road Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 Ph: 715-588-4204 |
Goal is to find medical services and contributions for the disadvantaged, which will include all aspects of care.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm.
1191 US 45
Eagle River, WI 54521
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.
401 5th Street Suite #200 Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-1681 | Legal
hotline offers general legal information and lawyer referral through
the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Ph: 800-362-9082 |
Vilas County Health Department Provides
a wide range of services including immunizations, nutrition education,
tobacco cessation, and prenatal care coordination. 330 Court Street This clinic provides dental services
to all, despite what their insurance situation is. A dental assistance
program is also available to those with limited funds. Ph: 715-420- 1400 | 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. Vilas County Department of Social Services 330 Court St. Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 888-445-1621 |
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. Homeless shelter 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.
FSET Emergency Housing Assistance Housing assistance may be provided on case-by-case basis for emergency situations. Available through September 30, 2020. The FSET participant needs to contact their assigned FSET case manager. | 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 Salvation Army Provides emergency shelter and other immediate needs for people in crisis. Ph: 715-617-2179 Helps with low income housing. 1207 Mason Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-362-7855 Catholic Charities Bureau Income-based housing property listing. https://ccbhousing.org/ |
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 Vilas County is: You can apply in person, over the phone at 888-445-1621 FREE, or online at | 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. For information, call 800-733-5437 Wisconsin Child Care Provider Listing |
Transportation service to medical appointments (non-emergency) for medical assistance recipients (BadgerCare, medicaid, medicare).
For more info or to schedule a ride, call 866-907-1493 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 | Northwoods Transit Connections
Bus Transit serving Oneida and Vilas Counties
To schedule a ride, call 715-420-0585 Free service that brings commuters together for carpooling and bicycle commuting.
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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Lac du Flambeau Domestic Abuse & Sexual Abuse Program
For more information, call 715-588-7660
Tri-County Council Shelter
that works with primary victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault, but also helps secondary victims of abuse (family, friends, and
community). Offers a safe haven to those in need, (715) 362 -6841 (800) 236- 1222 (24 hour hotline) Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ | If you’re about to lose your home or have utilities shut off, Emergency Assistance may be able to help. You may qualify for Emergency Assistance if:
102 N Main St. Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 715-365-1500 To inquire about Emergency Assistance: Ph: 800-771-8420 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 102 North Main Street Eagle River, WI 54521 Ph: 715-479-5175 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 |