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Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Provides assistance for heating & electric costs and energy crisis situations Located at Energy Assistance 401 N 5th St. Ste 443 Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-842-3111 Apply online here (will need valid e-mail address and Social Security Number to apply) For eligibility requirements, click HERE 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. | Catholic Charities - Saint Lawrence Community Services Case management services that may lead to help with utilities assistance. 540 S. 3rd Ave Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-849-3311 or 866-849-3311
Provides energy assistance to Veterans.
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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.
Food Pantry Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm Bread and Produce Distribution Monday-Friday 10:30am to 2:30pm Carry-out lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am to 12:30pm 202 Callon St. Wausau, WI 54401 Phone: 715-845-4272
The Neighbors’ Place Food Bank & Pantry *Check website for current COVID guidelines & procedures* Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm Wednesday 1:30pm-4:30pm 745 Scott St. Wausau. WI 54403 Phone: 715-845-1966
Community Center of Hope Food Pantry Food Pantry for Southern Marathon County Residents in need. Distributions: Tuesdays: 2:30pm-4:30pm (4:30-5:30pm by appointment only) Thursdays: 9am-11am 607 13th St. Mosinee WI 54455 Phone: 715-693-7145
Sunday Community Supper: Free hot meal served every Sunday from 4:00-5:00pm. Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1pm-2pm 406 Grant St. Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-2116
Covenant Community Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Emergency food for area families in need. Distributions are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00pm. 1806 Weston Ave. Schofield, WI 54476 Ph: 715-359-6567 New Hope Community Church 229375 County Road J Wausau, WI 54403 1st Tuesday of the Month Registration begins at 3pm Distribution 3:00 – 4:30pm Community meal served every Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm (doors open at 4pm) 221 S 28th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 Phone: 715-842-3148 | Provides supplemental nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families. Walk in appointments are welcome. Marathon County Dept. of Social Services 400 E Thomas St Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 888-445-1621 WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children younger than 5. 216 S 3rd Ave. Wausau FoodShare benefits can be used to purchase tokens to use with vendors. River Drive in Wausau May-October Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00am until sold out **Winter market at Whitewater music hall every Saturday November-April 8am-12pm Saint Paul’s Food Distribution Donated bags of groceries distributed to people in need the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. 426 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-3733 Free hot meal served each Tuesday of the month from 4:30-6pm. 426 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-842-3733 Community food pantry for Weston area residents. Distributions 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00pm. 6101 Zinser St. Weston, WI 54476 Ph: 715-359-5675 **Currently suspended due to COVID** Last Saturday of each month 330 McClellan St. Wausau Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry Call for appointment: 715-842-3768 1101 Elm St. Wausau |
Serves men and women in need of clothing for interviewing or employment. Individuals may take up to two outfits at no cost to help them start their wardrobe. Tuesdays: (3:00-5:00pm) Thursdays: (12:00-2:00pm)
705 S 24th Ave. Suite 440 Wausau WI 54401 (Closet entrance located off of Helmke Street.) | Mount Calvary Clothes Closet Free clothing for individuals and families in need. Items available depend on donations and may include gently used clothing for infants, children, teens, women, and men. Quantity may be limited by the availability of items. Must call to make an appointment to apply for or donate items. Ask for LoriLynn
Ph: 715-359-4500 |
Drug Rehab Guide for Addiction & Mental Health Guide to answer questions regarding drug rehab center facilities including their focus, treatment options, accreditation, and cost. Provide residential services, day report centers, case management services, transitional living programs, outpatient community treatment groups, fatherhood programs, and more 903 N 2nd St. Wausau, WI 54402 Ph: 715-848-3202 State certified outpatient mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) clinic dedicated to providing quality, caring, and confidential services to families, children, adults, and couples.
3704 Weston Ave. Weston, WI 54476
| Wisconsin Rehab ListGuide to all inpatient and outpatient alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation facilities in Wisconsin. Provides crisis services, outpatient and inpatient services, OWI assessment services, substance abuse day treatment, community treatment services, and family support services. 1100 Lake View Dr. Wausau, WI 54403
Provides assessments and effective treatment/counseling services for individuals (adults and teens) abusing or addicted to chemical substances.
741 North 1st Street Wausau, WI 54403 |
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. Marathon County Department of Social Services 400 E Thomas St. Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 888-445-1621 Provides primary health care and dental services by appointment at reduced cost for income-eligible patients.
1810 N 2nd St. Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-848-4884
| HealthFirst (formally Family Planning Health Services) Provides reproductive health care and education on sliding fee scale.
216 South 3rd Avenue Ph: 800-246-5743
Marathon County Health Department Provides public health nursing including immunizations and HIV/STD clinics.
1000 Lake View Dr #100 Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-261-1900 Our Mission is to serve others by providing urgent and ongoing high quality medical care to all low income and medically uninsured/underinsured persons without charge to assist in the healing of body, mind and spirit. 903 N 3rd Street, Wausau Ph: 715-869-4922 Email: wausaufreeclinic@gmail.com Open Tuesdays 1pm-5pm **By appointment only** |
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 List of units at or under $500 a month in Marathon County List of units that are on the Bus Route Wausau Community Development Authority Eligibility requirements apply to all programs.
Salvation Army (Emergency Shelter) Community shelter and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless. 202 Callon St. Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-845-4272 (ask for Stan)
Operates during months November 1st to April 30th. Open 7:00pm-8:00am daily Intake: 7:00-8:30pm ONLY. 540 S. 3rd Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-261-8700 | Emergency Assistance Primarily for housing crisis situations. Go to "Other Resources" section on this page or click HERE for more information.
North Central Community Action Program (NCCAP) Provides emergency housing assistance through various funding channels. 911 Jackson Street Room 104 Wausau, WI 54403 Ph: 715-842-0681 Em: bsugden@nccapinc.com
Catholic Charities - Saint Lawrence Community Services Community homeless facilities 540 South 3rd Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-849-3311 Volunteer Mission offers services that may include rental assistance 131 W Thomas St Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-848-1046 ext. 2 (mission volunteer line) |
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 Marathon County is:
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). | Childcaring - Central Wisconsin Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Call or meet with a referral specialist who will conduct a computerized search for regulated child care programs which best meet your needs.
1500 Merrill Ave Suite 201 Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-301-1800 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Please call the office before stopping by to ensure a staff member is available. Start Right provides education, support and resources to help families in Marathon County raise healthy, school ready kids from preganancy through age 5. Includes personal home visits and Family Resource Center visits. Ph: 715-261-1900 |
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.
Provides accessible city bus service for the general public, as well as para-transit service for persons with disabilities. Phone: 715-842-9287 Free service that brings commuters together for carpooling and bicycle commuting. Phone: 800-455-7665 | Offer 0% interest loans to qualifying participants to repair vehicle or purchase vehicle. Phone:715-581-9283 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 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 - Marathon County
Ph: 715-261-8700
Application and Resource Hot Line Phone: 1-855-733-1311
Free confidential information and referral to local community resources.
Provide confidential counseling and shelter, domestic abuse or sexual assault support groups, services for youth and children, sexual assault services and assistance with civil, parenting, and criminal issues. Wausau, WI Ph: 715-842-5663 or 888-665-1234 Free Taxes Every household with a simple return, can file federal and state taxes for free through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ Worker Advancement Initiative (WAI) If you are authorized to work in the U.S. and are experiencing unemployment or decreased work hours due to the pandemic, contact us to learn about which opportunities you may be eligible for.
Apply online HERE Or call Emily at 715-257-0379/elukacs@fsc-corp.org | Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Associate (WATEA) The Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association brings likeminded transportation businesses, educational institutions, community organizations, and individuals together to create innovative solutions for increasing workforce opportunities in the transportation industry.
617 Forest St. Wausau Phone:715-581-9283 Email: admin@watea.orgIf 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:
FSC - Job Center 731 North 1st St #4000, Wausau, WI 54403Ph: 715-261-8700 To inquire about Emergency Assistance: Ph: 800-771-8420 Helps adults with persistent mental illness and AODA issues realize their potential by providing them with a Clubhouse where they can meet friends, build self-confidence, learn valuable life skills and discover untapped talents. Ph: 715-843-1926 To schedule a tour of the Clubhouse or obtain more information, contact Referral Coordinator Mike Frankel at 715-370-4626 or mfrankel@norcen.org list of services typically include rent, utilities,
clothes, personal hygiene products, furniture, household items, etc 131 W Thomas St Wausau, WI 54401 Ph: 715-848-1046 ext. 2 (mission volunteer line) |