211 is for everyone! Check out the website or call the free 24/7 helpline to talk to trained resource specialists to connect to community, health and human service resources.
Well Badger Resource Center website provides health information and referral services through the site itself, www.wellbadger.org, as well as by phone, chat, email and text. Types of services include mental health and substance use, financial assistance, pregnancy and parenting support, health care coverage and services, financial assistance and children with special health care needs.
Family Resource Centers seek to provide a variety of opportunities for children and families through fun activities, parent education classes, places to gather and socialize, programming, and connecting families to other community resources. They also often provide items such as diapers, books, car seats, meals, craft kits, toy lending, and kids clothing all at no or low cost.
Libraries are not just books and information. Many have programming for children, families and adults, including story times, book discussions, art shows and classes, music events and writing classes. They offer meeting spaces, access to Internet and technology. They often provide job assistance, computer training, tutoring and literacy classes and host community partners who offer career or legal advice. They publicize community events and happenings. Best of all they offer all of these services for free or at low cost.
Community Centers and Recreation Departments Most Wisconsin communities have organizations or groups that coordinate and/or provide space for sports activities, community education classes, arts activities, outdoor spaces and parks, and fun community events.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Find up-to-date lists of childcare providers near you with openings as well as information on how to select the best quality and fit for your family.
Community Action Agencies Regional organizations located throughout the state that coordinate services such as job training, energy assistance, food distribution to food pantries, housing assistance, health services assistance, legal and violence prevention services, parent education and childcare referral.
Wisconsin Wayfinder supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health conditions.
