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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. Oneida County Dept of Social Services 1 S Oneida St. Rhinelander, WI 54501 (715)362-5695 Apply online here (will need valid e-mail address and Social Security Number to apply) Please click HERE for eligibility requirements. |
Ashland County Housing Authority
Helping low-income households with weatherization and furnace issues. Ph: 800-274-8311 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. |
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry (RAFP) RAFP helps with food insecurity to families around Rhinelander. Distribution days are: Mondays from 3:00pm-6:00pm Wednesdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturdays from 10:30am-1:00pm
627 Coon St Rhinelander WI Ph: 715-369-7237 Meals for the Hungry Offers a free meal every Friday night from 4:30pm-7:00pm Hope Center 1103 Thayer St. Rhinelander, WI 54501 Distribution is always the third Tuesday of the month at Grace Foursquare Church. A donation of $20 is required to help with the cost of transportation of food. 4630 Hwy 17 North Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-369-7237 | Coffee & Company A FREE breakfast is offered the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8:00am-10:00am VFW Hall 120 E Park Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 The Table FREE meal available the last 2 days of every month beginning at 5:30pm. All are welcome! St. Augustine's Church 39 S Pelham St. Rhinelander, WI 54501 Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome. Oneida County Department of Social Services 1 S Oneida Rd Rhinelander WI Ph: 888-445-1621 LIVE November 1, 2022 888-479-3675 |
Nativity Thrift Store Provider of affordable used clothing. Two locations: Downtown 436 N. Brown Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-362-2665 **Open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm Pine Lake (old Pine Lake School) 4293 River Road Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-369-2044 **Open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Thursdays 9:00am to 3:00pm | Goodwill Discounted clothing, furniture, home goods, and beauty supplies are located here. 2181 Lincoln St Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-362-7565 Seventh-Day Adventist Thrift Shop Provider of affordable used clothing 18 W. Rives Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-369-2737 |
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. |
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 |
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. Oneida County Social Services 1 S. Oneida Ave.Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 888-445-1621
Oneida County Health Department Provides a wide range of services including immunizations, nutrition education, tobacco cessation, women's health, and prenatal care coordination.
Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-369-6111 | Marshfield Clinic Dental Provides dental services to all despite what their insurance situation is. A dental assistance program is also available to those with limited funds. Medicaid is also accepted.
Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-420-1400 |
WRAP - Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program This program assists Eligible renters who have had a significant loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need help with their rent. 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 Low-income housing 1207 Mason Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-362-7855
Public Housing Agency that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Public Housing programs. 411 W. Phillip St Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-365-7979 Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information. Catholic Charities Bureau Income-based housing property listing. https://ccbhousing.org/ | 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 ACES (Association of Churches for Emergency Support Coordinates and provides emergency aid in the form of shelter, health, food and clothing. If interested, call 715-360-5826. A volunteer will call back within two business days. Rural Economic and Community Development Provides loans for lower income individuals for new construction, existing housing and home improvements, and home improvement grants for elderly. 639 W. Kemp Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-362-5941 Ext. 4 |
Wisconsin Shares (Child Care Assistance) Wisconsin Shares is Wisconsin's childcare subsidy program that helps families and caretakers pay for childcare.
The service provider for Wisconsin Shares in Oneida County is: Oneida County Social Services You can apply in person, over the phone at 888-445-1621 FREE, or online at access.wisconsin.gov | Northwest Connection Family Resource Center Assistance with childcare referrals for the 14 northern counties in Wisconsin is available here, along with information on how to become a licensed childcare provider. If interested, call 800-733-5437 Wisconsin Child Care Provider Listing The State of Wisconsin has an online directory of all regulated childcare providers (certified, licensed family and licensed group centers). |
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.Transportation service serving Rhinelander. Open 24 hours To schedule a ride, call 715-499-0154 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
DISCAB Company Providing transportation as well as an errand service. Serving the Minocqua area. 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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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 ** Effective 07/16/22, call 988 Resource available by call, text and online chat for anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis. 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 - Oneida County Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-365-1500 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 Provides basic products necessary for personal and household cleanliness and good health. This is available to the residents within the Rhinelander/Harshaw zip codes. Distribution the last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm and the 2nd Monday of the month from 3:30pm-5:30pm. 724 Arbutus St. (located on corner of Wabash and Prospect St.) Rhinelander, WI 54501
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) | 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:
51A N Brown St. Rhinelander, WI 54501 Ph: 715-365-1500 To inquire about Emergency Assistance: Ph: 800-771-8420 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Family Resource Center Provides residents of Vilas, Forest, and Oneida Counties with parenting skills and numerous methods to strengthen families. Offers Drop-In Playtime, Ask the Experts information meeting and a library of information on various topics concerning parenting and the welfare of families. 3716 Country Dr. Rhinelander, WI 54501 Available by appointment by calling 715-361-6300 Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ |