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Primarily for housing crisis situations but also has energy assistance component.
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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:
| Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP)
Distributes telecommunication equipment to low-income individuals who are hard of hearing or hearing impaired.
Contact your local telephone company or Wisconsin Department of Hard of Hearing Ph: 608-243-5626 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.
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Drive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry hosted by Feeding America Tuesdays from 10am-12pm while food lasts First come, first served Wisconsin Rapids City Garage 1411 Chase St, Wisconsin Rapids Participants should make sure there is room available in their vehicle's trunk or backseat for the box of food. Participants should also remain in their vehicle while receiving the food and practice social distancing.
Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome.
Wood County Human Services Department 111 W. Jackson St., 2nd Floor Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
630 S Central Ave, Suite 404 Marshfield, WI 54449
Northern Income Maintenance Consortium Ph: 1-888-794-5722
SWEPS Food Pantry SWEPS will continue to serve the community during normal business hours. They have temporarily switched to a no contact drive-through format. Clients do not need to get out of their vehicles, as a SWEPS volunteer will put the groceries directly into vehicle. To register as a first time client, bring a photo ID, proof of address, and income verification for every person in the household.
Serving South Wood County:
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri: 12pm - 4pm Tues: 4pm - 7pm
331 12th Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI Ph: 715-422-2050 Drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry is being held every Thursday from July 9th-December 8th from 10am-12pm at SWEPS. It is open to the public, free of charge, and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit ONE box per vehicle unless picking up on behalf of a homebound individual. Do not exit your vehicle at any time, and have room in your vehicle's truck or backseat to accommodate the box of food. Saint Vincent De Paul Emergency Food Pantry Saint Vincent Food Pantry will continue to serve the community during normal business hours. Until further notice, clients should go to back door (with their I.D. and) and a volunteer will bring out the groceries. (Amount of groceries will be based on family size.) Fellowship dinners are available Mondays and Wednesday between 5-6 p.m. in the form of takeout. No reservation needed. Bring photo ID for everyone in the household and recent mail (within last 30 days) containing proof of address.
Serving North Wood County (Pittsville and further north)
Hours of Operation: Participants must register by 3:45pm
Fellowship dinners provide a free hot meal every Monday and Wednesday evenings
149 N Central Ave, Marshfield Ph: 715-387-0395 Pick-up location: Pitsch Elementary School Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 3rd Saturday of the Month
Christian Life Fellowship Church Food is distributed once a month per participant Hours have changed: Tuesdays 2:30pm-4:30pm and Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm. Pull up to the overhang by front doors. Food will be on a cart you can load into your car. Hours of Operation: Tuesdays - 6:30pm-8pm Thursdays - 1:00pm-3:00pm
600 7th Street Port Edwards, WI 54469 Ph: 715-887-3565
| Spencer King's Pantry
Located at Christ the King Catholic Church Spencer residents only
Hours of Operation: Ph: 715-659-5181
101 Wendell St Spencer, WI 54479
Pittsville Area Neighbors Shelf Hours of Operation: Saturdays - 10:00am -11:30am
St. Johns Lutheran Church 8313 Second St Pittsville, WI 54466 Ph: 715-884-2211
Stratford Area Pantry No regular business hours. Call when emergency need for food arises, and they will set up an appointment to provide food.
Ph: 715-687-3126 or 715-687-4346 WIC Program Please call to schedule an appointment. A supplemental food program for infants and children through age 5 and for pregnant and/or nursing mothers. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Wood County Health Department 111 W. Jackson Street, 3rd Floor Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph:715-421-8950
Wood County Health & Annex 1600 North Chestnut Street Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph:715-387-8646 Soup or Socks - Food Pantry All referrals will be completed outside and food boxes will be brought curbside. Dedicated to provide clothing and/or goods at no charge to people in need in the Marshfield area. Need referral from FSET
Food Pantry - Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm Thursday: 12:30 - 4:30pm Friday: 9am-12pm ** Please arrive 30 minutes before close for registration
First Presbyterian Church 200 S Lincoln Ave, Marshfield Ph: 715-387-1796 The Neighborhood Table Beginning 04/02/20, resuming meal service from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Meals will be provided as to-go meals, requesting reservations for a designated time slot to pickup meals in the parking lot. For more information and to reserve meals, please visit: http://www.theneighborhoodtable.org/meals/to-go-meals/ https://www.facebook.com/TheNeighborhoodTable Provides a free hot meal every Thursday and the last 2 Tuesdays of the month from 4:30pm-6:00pm Take-out meals available on Thursdays
United Methodist Church Ph: 715-422-1980
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Career Closet A local non-profit resource for Wood County residents who need free clothing for job interviews.
Hours of Operation: Monday: 10am - 12pm Thursday: 10am - 2pm Friday: 10am - 12pm
1905 Washington Street Ph: 715-424-7544 The Shepard's Loft Please call to schedule an appointment. Allows individuals to obtain 2 grocery bags of clothing every 30 days at no charge. Small kitchen items (dishes, utensils, microwaves) and sheets available as well.
Hours of Operation: Appointments can be made outside these hours.
Baker Street Wesleyan Church Ph: 715-421-5335
| Soup or Socks - Clothes Closet **Updated Service Delivery**
Each person in the household will receive 3 tops, 3 pants, 1 pair of shoes or boots, 1 jacket or sweatshirt, 1 pair of gloves, 1 package of socks, and 1 package of underwear. Need FSET referral
Clothes Closet - Hours of Operation: Wednesday: 12:30 - 3:30pm Thursday: 12:30 - 4:30pm ** Please arrive 30 minutes before close for registration
First Presbyterian Church 200 S Lincoln Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-387-1796 Cleansing Waters Cleansing Water volunteers will meet you at laundromat to provide necessary supplies. Laundry assistance once per month - ask FSET Case Manager for referral form. Case Manager will need to schedule appointment. Need FSET Referral Bring referral form and photo ID with you to laundromat. Moravian Church 310 1st Ave S Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-423-0180
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AODA ProgramsWood County Human Services provides AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Programs) to individuals residing in Wood County. These services include a Community Based Residential Facility, Day Treatment Programs, Intensive Outpatient Program, Relapse Prevention Group, Dual Diagnosis Group, Underage Diversion Group, and OWI Assessment. If you feel you need help with a drug or alcohol related problem, please contact the Outpatient Clinic Receptionist to setup an appointment. The number to call in WI Rapids is 715-421-8840 and for the Marshfield area, 715-384-2188.
| Additional AODA resources:
Charis Counseling, LLC 101 W. McMillan Street Marshfield, WI 54449 715-389-9382 Jerry Olson 252 South Central Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-7884
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Judicare assists central Wisconsin residents with legal services. Income restrictions do apply. Hours are 8AM-4:30PM on Mondays and 8AM-4PM on Tuesdays - Fridays. 2111 8th St South, Suite 102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Ph: 715-424-2581
Legal hotline offers general legal information and lawyer referral through the State Bar of Wisconsin. Ph: 800-362-9082
Back to top of page | Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) LAW provides FREE legal services to low income people with focus on benefits and health programs, family law, housing law, licenses, criminal records and employment, senior law, migrant farm workers, and social security disability. LAW does not have a local office in Wood County but does provide services for Wood County residents. Individuals can contact LAW at the Oshkosh office. Hours: 9AM-4PM on Mondays - Fridays
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Medicaid is similar to a health insurance program, but with a few exceptions, such as Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP), there are no insurance premiums and very few limitations on coverage. This program offers people with disabilities who are working or interested in working the opportunity to buy health coverage.
There are other types of Medicaid (health insurance) determined by eligibility guidelines. Income and asset requirements are based on FPL (federal poverty level) rules. These programs are administered through the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium which includes BadgerCare, Family Planning, Community Waivers, Nursing Home and Elderly-Blind-Disabled medicare programs. You can apply one of three primary ways:
| Aspirus Riverview Community Dental Clinic Dental clinic that offers medical assistance for Badger Care patients only. A Co-Pay will apply. Hours: Monday 8:00-5:00 Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00-5:00 Friday 5:00-5:00 Office closes from 12:00-1:00 during business hours. Must call to schedule an appointment. 820 Two Mile Ave Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-424-8575 Marshfield Clinic Dental Center Dental clinic that accepts BadgerCare. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. 1307 N Saint Joseph's Avenue
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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 Housing and Eviction Assistance - North Central Community Action Program Housing and eviction assistance. Call for an appointment. 2111 8th Street South, Suite 102
Emergency Assistance - Forward Service Corporation 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:
To inquire about Emergency Assistance, please call 800-771-8420 or apply on the Access mobile app. The local office is located at:
Job Center - Wisconsin Rapids Location Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Ph: 715-422-5000 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Job Center - Marshfield Location 156 S Central Ave Ph: 715-384 - 3577 Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Oxford Homes Housing available for those with previous and/or current AODA issues and concerns. Rent is $70 per week - $70 Sobriety deposit is required upon acceptance. Rapids Oxford House (Men) 440 Birch Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI Ph: 715-421-1124 (house) or 715-572-8937 (mentor –Bob)
Cranberry Oxford House (Women) 341 8th Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI 715-819-2700
Housing Authority of Wisconsin Rapids/HUD Offers rental assistance, public housing for families and/or the elderly. They do not offer emergency housing. Applications are available in person and required to be completed unless accomodations are requested. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am-1 pm 2521 10th St South Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Ph: 715-423-7288 (Rapids) Community Development Authority CDA operates family and elderly housing and administers the Section 8 Existing Housing Program. 601 S Cedar Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-387-0528 Efficiency Connection Loan This is a low monthly loan payment for home improvements such as; furnace repairs, doors, heat pumps, central air, water heater, windows, etc. Call to apply. 431 Charmany Dr Madison, WI 53719 Ph: 800-583-5869
| Catholic Charities Bureau Income-based housing property listing. https://ccbhousing.org/
PDC Orenda Center. - Domestic Violence & Assault Services A private, non-profit agency providing case management, advocacy, and prevention education to individuals and families in the Marshfield, Wisconsin area. Main Office: 505 East Deport Street Marshfield, WI 54449 Outreach Offices 517 Court Street Neillsville, WI 54456 W4266 State Hwy 29 Owen, WI 54460 Ph: 715-384-2971. 24 Hour Phone 715-384-5555 Shirley's House of Hope Mission of setting women and children free from domestic violence. Call if you're in need of assistance. 1316 N Hume Ave Building East Ph: 715-486-9000 Hannah Center Exists to assist women in life crisis through compassion and guidance in a nurturing environment. 212 E 3rd Street Ph: 715-387-6300 Mary's Place Exists to provide housing to those in need. Individuals can stay for up to 6 weeks rent free while looking for a job. Low income individuals are able to stay a longer period as transitional tenants. 300 N Central Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-384-9227
Tenant Resource Center for Housing Justice in Wisconsin Nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to promoting positive relations between rental housing consumers (tenants) and providers (landlords) throughout Wisconsin. Ph: 877-238-RENT (7368) Marshfield Clinic Health System Angel Foundation The Angel Fund is a non-medical fund used to help patients meet basic needs Call 715-387-9249 or email giving@marshfieldclinic.org for assistance
Badger Housing Associates Offers federally subsidized housing for single people, families, elderly, and people with disabilities. 1111 W Veterans Pkwy Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-384-5562 Extension 222 The Family Center, guided by survivor voices, works through education and community involvement to eliminate violence and provide safety for all people victimized by abuse. All services are provided at no cost including domestic abuse and violence advocacy, groups, and shelter. 500 25th Street N. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 24 Hour Phone: 715-421-1511 FSET Emergency Housing Assistance Housing assistance may be provided on case-by-case basis for emergency situations. 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.
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Wisconsin Shares (Child Care Assistance) Wisconsin Shares is Wisconsin's child care subsidy program that helps families and caretakers pay for child care.
The State of Wisconsin has an online directory of all regulated child care providers (certified, licensed family and licensed group centers).
| Child Caring (Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) Child Caring serves many of the counties in the NorthCentral FSET region including Adams, Langlade, Lincoln, Portage and Marathon. Ph: 800-628 - 8534
Youth Net is a development program helping 8-18 year-olds with various programs such as peer mentoring for homework assistance, recreational activities and much more. Ph: 715-221-8400
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Wood County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program provides rides to persons over the age of 55 and individuals who have a disability that prevents them from driving. Rides are provided for shopping, to and from medical appointments or to other locations as needed. Covers the Marshfield and WIsconsin Rapids area. Ph: 715-421-8989 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.Marshfield Public Transit/Running Inc. Public transportation in the Marshfield area. Punch Cards are $24.25 for 5 rides & $27.50 for 10 rides if you are a senior/disabled. Call to schedule a ride. Hours are: Sunday-Thursday: 6AM-12AM Friday & Saturday: 6AM-3AM. Ph 715-384-6550. WI Rapids & Metro Area - RiverCities Taxi Cabs Taxi transportation available in Wisconsin Rapids area. Rates are dependent on route taken. Call to schedule a ride. Ph: 715-424-4595
| Rapids Kwik Cabs Taxi service in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Rates are dependent on the route taken. Veterans and seniors get a 10% discount. Call for inquiries or to schedule a ride Ph: 715-213-3525.
WI Rapids Area - All Aboard Taxi Cab Service Call 715-712-1449 to schedule a ride.
Pricing varies. For Marshfield & surrounding areas, call 715-389-0230. For Wisconsin Rapids areas, call 715-421-8989.
Work-N-Wheels is a 0% interest free loan program that is now available to Wood County residents. The auto loan program is designed to help income eligible people in need of reliable transportation to get to and from work. For additional information and an application, contact: Lisa Rader 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 WI Employment Transportation Assistance Program (WETAP) This program is for individuals who need a vehicle for employment, providing vehicle purchase loans up to $2500 and vehicle repair loans up to $1600 with 0% interest and a 12-month pay-off period. To apply, contact erinls@fsc-corp.org |
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 320 West Grand Ave Suite 102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-422-5000 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 You can also apply for W-2 on the Access mobile app. Wisconsin Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Helps with job training, financial assistance for job training, work experiences, career counseling, and financial education. Programs serve youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Apply online at https://fsc-corp.org/wioa-application/ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Helps individuals that want to work and have a disability find employment. 320 W Grand Ave #102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-422-5050
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Assists with benefits and community resources for seniors and adults with disabilities. 300 S Peach Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-384-8479 Confidential over-the-phone crisis intervention by professionals who will provide a supportive listening ear for people in our community that are experiencing emotional distress. Marshfield Ph: 715-384-5555 Wisconsin Rapids Ph: 715-421-2345 Text: HOPELINE to 741741 NAMI Portage-Wood Counties Family Support Groups Second Monday of the Month - 6:00 - 7:30pm Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ | Wisconsin Sexual Assault Service Providers List of sexual assault service providers. Hours of service are Mondays - Fridays 9AM-9PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM and Sundays 1PM-5PM. 211 E 2nd Street Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-387-8494
Help with finding work, planning your career, getting skills and education, dealing with a loss of a job, family resources, and workshops. Hours of service are Mondays,Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM-3:30PM. They are closed on Wednesdays and Fridays. 156 S Central Ave Marshfield, WI 54449 Ph: 715-321-1011
Wisconsin Rapids Public Library Mondays - Thursdays 9AM-8PM, Fridays 8AM-6PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM. They are closed on Sundays McMillan Memorial Library 490 E Grand Ave Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm 320 W Grand Ave Suite 102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-422-5000
Hopeline - Trained Crisis Counselors For free resources and someone to listen 24/7, text "HOPELINE" to 741741. Sleep In Heavenly Pease SHP believes that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. |