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Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Provides assistance with heating costs, electric costs, and energy situations through federal and state funding. Households with income at or below 60% of the Wisconsin state median income may be eligible. In addition to regular heating and electric assistance, specialized services include:
1224 Strong Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-5999 (call for an appointment) Apply online here (will need valid e-mail address and Social Security Number to apply) Please click HERE for eligibility requirements. | CAP Services Weatherization Program Program assists income-qualified homes identified by WHEAP through sealing air leaks, insulation, energy-efficient light bulbs, and low-flow shower heads.
1725 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ph: 715-343-7145
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. |
Lifeline
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:
| No Cost Cell Phone Programs 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 at the above website for the best provider in your area. Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP) The TAP is a program to distribute 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 at 608-243-5626. Affordable Connectivity Program The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. To apply, click HERE. |
The Salvation Army
Offers free meals. Open Daily Breakfast: 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM 1600 Briggs St Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-341-2437 Offers free meals. Dinner: Thursdays, 5:00 PM 1948 Church St Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-496-0164 St Vinnie's Food Pantry Open: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM 2124 Rice Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-7395 Open: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM 1919 Wyatt Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-5664 Must be a UWSP student to be eligible for this service Open: Monday - Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM The last day to use the Cupboard walk-in hours will be the last Wednesday of regular classes each semester. Online orders are accepted anytime, including during finals week and all summer. 1015 Reserve Street, DUC061 Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-346-2174
This is a supplemental food program for infants and children through age 5 and for pregnant and/or nursing mothers to achieve better health and nutrition. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Portage County Health and Human Services 817 Whiting Ave Stevens Point, WI 54476 Ph: 715-345-5744 Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low income individuals and families. Portage County Health & Human Services 817 Whiting Ave Stevens Point WI Ph: 715-345-5350, Option 7
You can apply one of three ways:
| Must be a Portage County resident and provide proof of residence. Open: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2810 Post Rd Plover, WI 54467 Ph: 715-347-2689
New Hope Community Church Food Pantry **Updated Service Delivery** Open at usual times. Volunteer will bring food out to customers. Open: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 117 W 2nd St Junction City, WI Ph: 715-457-3051 Rosholt Food Pantry Open: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 247 Depot St Rosholt, WI Ph: 715-570-3045 TRACK - Tomorrow River Area Communities Kitchen Open: Mondays, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Peace Lutheran Church 293 S Main St Amherst, WI 54406
Call to discuss eligibility and be added to the route. Delivers a supplemental supply of groceries to rural residents on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Ph: 715-341-9922 Operation Bootstrap Provides emergency food boxes through referrals at Emergency Services. Call Emergency Services to inquire. Ph: 715-344-7438 (Emergency Services) |
Operation Bootstrap **By Referral Only** - Call Emergency Services for Referral Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-7438 Evergreen Community Initiatives Kid's Closet Open Thursdays 2:00pm - 5:00pm 1948 Church Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-252-7860 | Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store offers ladies, men’s, and children’s clothing at a discounted price. Stop in to see the variety of items they offer. **Talk with your Case Manager if you are in need of free or reduced clothing. We can refer you to St. Vinnie's if you have specific clothing needs!**
STORE HOURS: Monday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday - CLOSED
2124 Rice Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-7395 Hair Cuts Your FSET Case Manager may issue a Cost Cutter's haircut voucher which may be used to receive a professional groom in preparation for a job interview. Please contact your FSET Case Manager for this service. |
Ministry Behavioral Health - Outpatient Clinic 209 Prentice St. North Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-4611 Ascension Behavioral Health - Residential Treatment Treatment Center offers comprehensive drug or alcohol dependency treatment in a residential setting. 201 Prentice St. North Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-345-0711 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 ListGuide to all inpatient and outpatient alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation facilities in Wisconsin. | Ministry Behavioral Health - Women for Sobriety 201 Prentice St. North Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-345-0711 Oxford House Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Lindbergh Oxford House 2916 Lindberg Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-544-6336 Riverside Oxford House 1117 Smith St Stevens Point, WI Ph: 715-544- 0132 Unity Oxford House 2105 Division St Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-544-1112 |
Non-profit law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice to Wisconsin residents.
401 5th Street Suite #200 Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-1681 A volunteer network of Portage county residents coordinates services that help secure right relationships between victims, offenders, and their community. 1578 Strongs Ave, Suite D Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-3677 Legal hotline offers general legal information and lawyer referral through the State Bar of Wisconsin. Ph: 800-362-9082 | 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 LAW - Oshkosh 404 N Main St, Suite 702 Oshkosh WI 54901 Ph: 800-236-1128 |
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.
The Central Income Maintenance Consortium administers a number of medical assistance programs including BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning, Community Waivers, Nursing Home and Elderly-Blind-Disabled medicare programs. You can apply one of three primary ways: Online at access.wisconsin.gov
Call (888) 445-1621
Walk in to:
Portage County HHSD Division of Public Health The Public Health Division provides a wide variety of health services including WIC, Community Health services and many others. 817 Whiting Avenue Ph: 715-345-5350 Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County Lincoln Center 1519 Water Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph:715-346-1401 Medicaid/BadgerCare Recipient Hotline Call the hotline to locate a health care provider in your area who accepts Medicaid/BadgerCare payment for services Ph: 800-362-3002 |
Family Health La Clinica Dental Clinic
Provider of dental care. Accepts Medical Assistance/BadgerCare for customers living in Portage County 3604 East Main Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-997-9802 Bilingual fee based medical care (primary care and behavioral health). 3125 Main Street Stevens Point, Wi 54481 Ph: 715-254-9072 Portage County Crisis Intervention Services Provides payment assistance for Portage county residents to obtain counseling, psychotherapy, or psychological evaluations from private agencies who participate in the program Portage County Health and Human Services 817 Whiting Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-345-5350, press option 2 After hours emergency hotline: (866) 317-9362 CAP Services, Inc. - Mental Heath Navigation Program Reduce the barriers to accessing services and increase follow-through with treatment plans toward the goal of improving mental health. 1608 West River Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715)343-7104 Ascension Behavioral Health - Outpatient Clinic Provides behavioral health services in AODA, mental health, and marriage and family therapy. 209 Prentice St. North Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-4611 New Life Therapy Center Sliding fee available 23 Park Ridge Drive #1 Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-342-4180 Toll Free: 1-800-597-4220 |
The Salvation Army - Hope Center 1600 Briggs St Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-341-2437 Family Crisis Center - CAP Services The Family Crisis Center (FCC) provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and their families, friends and care providers. 1616 W River Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-343-7125 or 800-472-3377 The Stevens Point Warming Center is run by Evergreen Community Initiatives and located at the Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church. Dinner is served at 5:00 PM.. The Warming Center is open during winter months only, exactly open/close dates of the shelter varies. If seeking shelter at the Warming Center call between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to inquire about availability. Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church 1300 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-252-7860 smileforchistssake@yahoo.com Catholic Charities Bureau Income-based housing property listing. https://ccbhousing.org/ | Emergency Services Emergency Services can help individuals and families avoid eviction by paying a portion of past-due rent or mortgage to individuals living in Portage County. 1224 Strongs Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-344-7438 Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations. Operated under the Wisconsin Works (W-2) Program. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information. Stevens Point Housing Authority Section 8 and public housing agency, which provides safe and affordable housing opportunities for families and elderly individuals. 1300 Briggs Ct Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-341-3444, ext. 5 Housing Authority of Portage County The Housing Authority of Portage County operates housing programs for the elderly, disabled and low-income households of Portage County, WI. 1100 Centerpoint Dr, Suite 201B Stevens Point, WI Ph: 715) 346-1392 or 715-344-2140 (TTY) Home Buyers Assistance Program - CAP Services 1725 West River Driver Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-340-9391 nthiede@capmail.org |
Wisconsin Shares (Child Care Assistance) The service provider for Wisconsin Shares in Portage County is: Portage County Health and Human Services 817 Whiting Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-345-5350 You can apply for FREE in person, over the phone at (888) 445-1621, or online at access.wisconsin.gov 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). | 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 |
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation 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.Bus system run by the city of Stevens Point. 2700 Week Street Stevens Point, WI 54482 Ph: 715-341-4490
Contact United Way by calling 2-1-1 for more information. Ph: 715-341-6740 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
| Work-N-Wheels is a 0% interest free loan program. The auto loan program is designed to help income eligible people in need of reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Jean Cook Ph: 715-343-7138 jcook@capmail.org 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 |
Mental Health Resources 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. Portage County Crisis Line: 1-866-317-9362 Text: HOPELINE to 741741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Resource available by call, text and online chat for anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis. NAMI Portage-Wood Counties Family Support Groups Second Monday of the Month - 6:00 - 7:30pm Call United Way for free and confidential non-emergency information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
1100 Center Point Dr #302 Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ph: 715-341-6740 or dial 211 Sexual Assault Victim Services Provides assistance to victims of sexual violence, including sexual assault and sexual abuse, as well as to their families, friends and care providers.
Stevens Point, WI
Ph: 800-472-3377 or 715-343-7114
Support seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers by offering easy access to services.
1519 Water St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ph: 715-346-1404
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR) Assists individuals that want to work that have a disability find employment. 320 W Grand Ave #102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-422-5050
**Mobile Hotspot Available for Check-Out** 1001 Main St Stevens Point, WI 54481 | 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:
1100 Centerpoint Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481 1-800-771-8420 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. **This office is open by appointment only** Phone: 715-544-1562 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm 320 W Grand Ave Suite 102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Ph: 715-422-5000 Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ ph# 534-202-5438 from Noon – Midnight daily Talk to someone who is there to listen and offer support. This is a non-emergency service, free and confidential.
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