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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. 715-337-2124 Eagle River City Hall- 715-479-8682 City of Eagle River only 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. 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 Community Church of Boulder Junction 10445 Main St. Boulder Junction, WI 54512 715-385-2146 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 **Ask for Paul Scheffel** 715-547-6060
Open Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:00am and 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 The Lac du Flambeau Food Distribution Program is a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture-funded food program for persons (both tribal and non-tribal members) who reside on the Lac du Flambeau reservation and enrolled members of any tribe residing in Vilas, Oneida counties and southern tip of Iron County. The program provides nutritious food items to eligible participants. It is intended to be a supplemental program and does not provide the total diet. Open Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30 pm Food Distribution Building 220 Industrial Park Road Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 Anna Borchardt- Program manager Ph: 715-588-4204 888-479-3675 |
Goal is to find medical services and contributions for the disadvantaged, which will include all aspects of care.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00am-1:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am-noon.
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 informatio 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.
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 |
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 |
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.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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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. 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 |