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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. Langlade County Dept of Social Services 1225 Langlade Road Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-6500 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.
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.
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry Food pantry open on Wednesday from 9:00am-1:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am-1:00pm. 637 Superior St Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-623-1103 Elcho Area Community Food Pantry Food pantry open on Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm, Wednesday from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and Thursday from 11:00am-1:00pm United Church of Christ 11224 Antigo Street Elcho, WI 54428 Ph: 715-610-5886 | Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome. Langlade County Dept. of Social Services 1225 Langlade Rd. Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 888-445-1621 White Lake Area Christian Food Pantry 1st & 2nd Tuesdays of each month: 9am- 11am **If school is closed due to weather the pantry will be closed. Elcho 638 Bissel St., White Lake Ph: 715-882-2781 |
Free clothing and household items. Open on Wednesdays from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Antigo, WI Ph: 715-623-5177 Antigo Clothes Closet: Church of the Nazarene Hours: Tuesday: 9am-noon Thursdays: 1pm-3pm Fridays 6pm-8pm Free gently used clothing Gently used shoes Will open for emergencies 24/7 donation clothing drop, North door Ph: 715-216-4579 | Community Closet Free clothing. Open Wednesday afternoons from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday mornings from 9:00am-11:00am. N9570 Cty B (Across from Upham Town Hall) Summit Lake, WI 54485 |
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 |
Langlade County Health Department
The goal of the Langlade County Health Department is to assure an environment in which people can be healthy. The Health Department provides:
Health Service Center 1225 Langlade Road Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-6250 | 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. Langlade County Department of Social Services 1225 Langlade Rd. Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 888-445-1621 Provides primary health care and dental services by appointment at reduced cost for income-eligible patients. 1111 Langlade Road Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-4383 |
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 Provides grants and loans. Elderly housing and low income housing available.
535 Third Avenue Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-623-5768 Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information. |
NEWCAP
Provides section 8 voucher program. It is a federally funded housing program that provides rent subsidies to low income families, senior citizens, and handicapped and disabled individuals. Ph: 800-242-7334 Provides assistance with security deposits, rent, utility bills, mortgage payments, real estate taxes, and water/sewer assessments. Ph: 888-400-5974 AVAIL offers emergency shelter to men, woman, and families displaced by abuse. Office: 715-623-5177 24 Hours Crisis Line: 715-623-5767 |
Child Care Certification
Completes county certification for providers. Determines eligibility and authorization to assist with payments to regulated providers of child care. Langlade County Department of Social Services 1225 Langlade Rd. Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-6500 Wisconsin Child Care Provider Listing |
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 Langlade County is:
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Bus rides for various activities available to everyone. Priority seating is given to those persons over 60 years old and the disabled. 1225 Langlade Road Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 877-648-9287 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
Work-N-Wheels Provides 0% interest loans to purchase a vehicle. Person must be employed and be a Langlade County resident. Call below for more information. Ph: 920-591-1500 or 800-242-7334
Application available online at www.newcap.org
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.Back to top of page | Medical transportation for handicapped and disabled. 719 Fifth Avenue Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-6543 Freedom Vans Medical transportation for handicapped and disabled persons. W9491 County Road B Bryant, WI 54418 Ph: 715-623-5906 or 866-623-5906Free 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 - Langlade County (open by appointment only) 618 5th Avenue Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-623-4329 Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Community Services Provides residents of Langlade County with parenting skills and numerous methods to strengthen families. Offer Drop-In Playtime; Ask the Experts information meeting and a library of information on various topics concerning parenting and the welfare of families. Available by appointment Antigo Family Resource Center N4013 Hwy 45 Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-627-1414
Hands with Heart Offers personalized companion and assistance services. Jill Lewandowski Ph: 715-610-0128 | 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:
Forward Service Corp - Langlade County 618 5th Avenue Antigo, WI 54409 Ph: 715-623-2117 To inquire about Emergency Assistance: Ph: 800-771-8420 First Call Free confidential information available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Answers questions regarding services available. Ph: 715-627-1818 Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ |