Family Connections of Southwest Wisconsin

Directory

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)

3 South Pickney Street Suite 801
Madison, WI 53703
608.251.2277
Fax 608.251.7612
TDY 608.286.6333
www.aarp.org

Open to individuals and groups inside and outside AARP which include 55 Alive Mature Driving, Vote, Health Advocacy Services,
State Legislative Issues, Minority Affairs, Tax-Aide Program, Women’s Issues which focuses on issues of importance to midlife and adolescent women and Work Force Programs.

ABC FOR HEALTH

152 West Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53703-2213
608.261.6939

Health benefits counseling, legal services, training, consumer publications, advocacy tools, support. Serving families with children up to 21 years of age who are low income or have medical costs and have chronic or terminal illnesses or disabilities, pregnant women who can’t afford prenatal care.

AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN)

600 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
1.800.486.6276
Fax 608.252.6559
www.aidsnetwork.org

HIV/AIDS prevention services, client services for people who are HIV positive, case management, client support, volunteer programs, legal services, information and referral, housing services, support groups.

ALA-NON

401 North Union
Dodgeville, WI 53533
1.800.356.9996
Fax 757.563.1655

Open to anyone who has a family member, or friend, who has an alcohol problem.

ALA-TEEN

401 North Union
Dodgeville, WI 53533
1.800.356.9996
Fax 757.563.1655

Open to children of alcoholics. (Should be at least 13 years old)

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

517 North Segoe Road
Suite 3010
Madison, WI 53705
608.232.3400
Local support group 608.723.6113

Information on Alzheimer’s and related dementia, referral, education, speakers bureau, lending library, support groups, telephone helpline, supportive counseling sessions, training, clinical diagnostic information. Location support group information: contact Grant County Center on Aging.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

8317 Elderberry Road
Southern District-Area 1, 7, 10 One Point Place
Suite 100
Madison, WI 53717
1.800.227.2345
608.833.4555
www.cancer.org

Resources, information, guidance. Loan & gift, durable medical equipment. Patient transportation, children’s camp, patient & family education materials, visitation & support (individual and group).

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION OF WI

795 North Van Buren
Milwaukee, WI 53202
608.784.4020

400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
414.271.9999

1.800.242.9236
www.americanheart.org

Prevention of disability and death due to heart disease and stroke through research, public and professional education and community programs.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Badger Chapter-2860 Sheboygan Avenue
Madison, WI
608.233.9300
www.redcross.org

24-hr emergency calls, safety classes (first aid, water safety, CPR, HIV/AIDS) service to military families, disaster relief, volunteer training for special area.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

8556 West National Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
802 West Broadway
Suite 206
Madison, WI 53713-1866
414.321.3933
fax 414.321.0365
www.arthritis.org

Information & referral, health fairs, exhibits, pubic forums, support groups, advocacy, literature, self-help classes, speakers bureau, audio-visual library, juvenile arthritis programs, land/water exercise programs, Kids on the Block puppet program, professional education, financial planning information, Camp M.A.S.H for kids (make arthritis stop hurting), S.A.I.L (support arthritis independent living).

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BELMONT JOHN TURGESON LIBRARY

220 North Mound Avenue
Belmont, WI 53510
608.762.5137

BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

48 West Main Street
Benton, WI 53803
608.759.2665

BIRTH TO THREE

200 West Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
1.800.362.5717 24hr Emergency Line
608.723.6357
Fax 608.723.4417

1122 Professional Drive
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.2776
Fax 608.935.3174

Early intervention services for children ages birth to three who are found to be developmentally delayed or have a diagnosed condition which will likely result in developmental delay. Families receive education, therapy and service coordination. Anyone can refer a child for services.

BLIND SOCIETY OF THE TRI-STATES

3333 Asbury Road
Dubuque IA 52002-2802
563.556.8746
Fax 563.556.3592

Provides resources and activities to keep the blind and visually impaired of the Tri-State area as independent, active, and productive as possible. Transportation provided if needed to activities and training.

BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

453 Canal Street
Bloomington, WI 53804
608.994.2631

BOARD ON AGING AND LONG TERM CARE

214 North Hamilton
Madison, WI 53703-2118
1.800.242.1060
608.267.3298
longtermcare.state.wi.us/static

Long term care and assisted living for those 40 or older, Ombudsman “Protector of the People” (advocates & investigates issues for the elderly and disabled) and medigap insurance helpline (assistance concerning long term care insurance, medicare supplement insurance, nursing home insurance and home health care insurance.

BOSCOBEL AREA HEALTH CARE

205 Parker Street
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.4112
608.375.4357
www.boscobelareahealth.com
boaltc@ltc.state.wi.us

Boscobel Area Health Care offers a continuum of care. A proud tradition exists of providing quality health care to this area of southwestern Wisconsin, with reinvestment of resources to provide the latest technology and services possible. Educational programs and staff development are ongoing to ensure our services meet the needs of area residents. Services include: Emergency services, Walk-In Care, Counseling services, Medical-Surgical services, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation services, and Radiology services.

BOSCOBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY

1033 Wisconsin Avenue
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.5723

BOY SCOUTS – BLACKHAWK AREA COUNCIL

1800 7th Avenue
Rockford, IL 61110-0585
815.397.0210
www.blackhawkscouting.org

To serve others by helping instill values in young people to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime and achieve their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.

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CANCER CONNECT

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-6164
1.800.622.8922
www.cancer.wisc.edu

Toll-free telephone information and counseling. UW-Comp cancer center patient and physician resource. Cancer information, resource and service referral for cancer-related services throughout state and the nation.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

4905 Shefield Street
Madison, WI 53703
Diocese of Madison
608.256.2358
www.catholiccharitymadison.org/links.asp

Adoption, marriage, family and individual counseling, foster care services, supportive living for brain trauma, Hispanic outreach, refugee resettlement, pregnancy counseling

CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

5604 Medical Circle
Madison, WI 53719
608.274.8294

Individual & family therapy including parenting skills, problems with children, marriage counseling, anger control, eating disorders, substance abuse, etc.

CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL

1222 Lincoln Avenue
Fennimore, WI 53809
1.800.267.1018
www.swwiccrr.com

Provides parents with educational materials and consultation to make informed choice in selecting child care providers. Recruits, trains and gives technical assistance to child care providers.

CHILD FIND OF AMERICA

1.800.I AM LOST (426.5678)
1.800.A WAY OUT (292.9688)
Fax 845.255.5706
www.childfindofamerica.org
childfindamerica@aol.com

Offers mediation, conference calls between runaways and their guardians, referrals to shelters, food pantries, transportation, and counseling in an effort to assist runaways and their families. Child kidnapping and location specialists help children and parents through free investigation, mediation and publicity.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN

1533 North RiverCenter Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212-3913
414.390.2191
Fax 414.390.2190
chaw@chw.org
www.chawisconsin.org

Improving the health and well-being of every child by creating strategic alliances with diverse organizations, families and individuals. We also publish a quarterly newsletter “Hand in Hand” for members and anyone interested in Alliance activities.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY, CESA#3

1300 Industrial Drive
Fennimore, WI 53809
1.800.261.0000
608.822.3276
www.cesa3.k12.wi.us

Educational support to 31 school district. ATODA Special Education, School to Work, technology, administrative support, teen parent program.

COUNSELING CENTER OF SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN

4051/2 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.9061

DHSS certified mental health clinic for ages 4 and older. Counseling for divorce, depression, death or other major loss, chronic pain, sexual and/or physical abuse, children’s behavior and learning problems (including ADHD evaluations and treatment), identity issues, marital difficulties, stress reduction as well as a myriad of other problems of daily living.

CRIME STOPPERS OF GRANT COUNTY

Box 506
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.4271

Anyone with information on a crime may call and stay anonymous (no caller ID is used) and give information related to crime. May be eligible for reward.

CUBA CITY LIBRARY

108 North Main Street
Cuba City, WI 53807
608.744.2613

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DARLINGTON LIBRARY

131 East Catherine Street
Darlington, WI 53530
608.776.4171

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

1500 North Johns Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.3368
www.dnr.state.wi.us

License sales, regulatory permits, law enforcement, fisheries, and wild life management, forestry, H2O regulation and air quality, safety programs for hunter, boating ATV, and snowmobile.

DODGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

139 South Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.3728

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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

1.800.332.1000
www.epilepsyfoundation.org

Ensures that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.

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FAMILY ADVOCATES, INC.

PO Box 705
Platteville, WI 53818
1.800.924.2624
608.348.5995
24 hr. Crisis Line 608.348.3838

To victims of domestic abuse (children & elder) and their children and/or to victims of sexual assault, emergency housing options, advocacy and counseling, support groups for women and children, support groups for rape and incest victims, also provide public speaking to interested groups and organizations.

FAMILY CENTER, THE

155 W. Lewis St.
Platteville, WI 53818
608-342-4533 or
1-800-736-8612
www.familycentergrantcounty.org

One-to-one and family visiting, topic workshops, parenting classes, family play and parent-child interaction activities, toy, book and video lending library, call-in “warmline” for support and non-emergency information and resource/referral services.

FAMILY LITERACY

The Family Center
155 W. Lewis St.
Platteville, WI 53818
608-342-4533 or
1-800-736-8612

FENNIMORE COMMUNITY GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER

1850 11th Street
Fennimore, WI 53809
608.822.6100
Fax 608.822.3011

Skilled nursing home, Medicare and medical assistance certified offering skilled nursing care, physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy. Apartments for elderly, mobile meals, telephone reassurance, elderly respite/daycare, general public blood pressure screening.

FENNIMORE-DWIGHT PARKER LIBRARY

925 Lincoln Avenue
Fennimore, WI 53809
608.822.6294

FIRST CALL FOR HELP

426 Onalaska Street
La Crosse, WI 54650-0426
1.800.362.8255
608.791.4344
TTY 782.3784

A telephone helping service providing comprehensive information, referral, supportive listening, and crisis intervention services on a 24-hour basis to the Tri-State area. Service links callers to organizations that may assist them with their problems.

FRANCISCAN SKEMP HEALTH CARE

121 South Prairie Street
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
608.326.8424

Residential treatment and out patient counseling and outreach programs for alcohol and other drug abuse (age 18 and older).

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GRANT COUNTY CLERK

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2675
Fax 608.723.4048
gocclerk@pcii.net

Acts as secretary and official reporter for the County Board of Supervisors; acts as an agent of the State which includes conducting elections, issuing marriage licenses and hunting and fishing licenses; is responsible for keeping the accounts of all departments; retirement records; payroll records; insurance records; apportion taxes; supervised tax description service to local units of government.

GRANT COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

Box 110
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2752
Fax 608.723.7370

Serving all courts, handling Small Claims, all maintenance and support payments. Keeps court papers, records names of parties in every civil action, criminal records, judgements, lien dockets, collects fees required on civil actions, judgements and penal fines and pays the same to the County Treasurer. Passports, traffic citations.

GRANT COUNTY CENTER ON AGING

Community Service Building, Box 383
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6113
Fax 608.723.6122
TDD 608.723.6113

Nutrition program for the elderly, Benefit Specialist, Public Awareness, Information and Referral, Supportive Home Care, Driver Escort, Taxi, Bus, elder abuse intervention and referral.

GRANT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Box 447
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2136
Fax 608.723.4834
After hours coverage (Sheriff’s dept.) 608.723.2157

Financial Services: food stamps, fuel assistance/FEMA, medical assistance refugee assistance program, Wisconsin Works (W2)
Resource Unit: Family Management Counseling
Volunteer Services: Camperships, child day-care certification and funding assistance, emergency government, food pantry, Grant county holiday project, big brother/big sister, recruitment and training of volunteers, special assistance in life (SAIL), transportation/volunteer drivers, volunteer thrift shop, volunteer tutors for adult non-readers-Laubach method
Social Services: Long term support services, counseling, elder abuse investigation, home and personal care services, protective services
Youth and Family Services: child abuse/neglect investigations, counseling and group work, court report/studies, detention/shelter care, family preservation and support services, formal restitution program, group home & institutional placements, juvenile court intake services, supervision of delinquents, unmarried parents & domestic abuse referrals, visitation counseling.

GRANT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

130 West Maple Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.4237
Fax 608.723.4382

The District Attorney must prosecute crimes committed in the county; represent the county in all courts; secures advice about interpretation of laws from the Attorney General’s Office and initiates inquiries or

investigations into the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the county.

GRANT COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD RESOURCES

Cassville Emergency Food Fund
608.725.5528
608.725.2340
608.725.5595

Family Outreach Food Pantry
Corner of North & Park Streets
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.2309

Hazel Green Food Pantry
Downtown Main Street (Old Fire Station)
Hazel Green, WI 53811
608.854.2536

Lancaster Food Pantry
225 South Madison Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723-4092

Livingston Area Outreach
608.943.6260

Platteville City Hall Food Pantry
75 North Bonson Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.9741

Riverdale Food Pantry
116 West Beech Street
Muscoda, WI 53573
608.739.3391
608.739.4330

Southwest Community Action Program Food Pantries
1108 Wisconsin Avenue, Boscobel, WI 53805f
608.375.5903
35 West Main Street, Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.3782

GRANT COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY

150 West Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.7692
Fax 608.723.7793

Loans for starting farming on a livestock and machinery basis, buying farms, federal farm programs, conservation cost-sharing programs, grain loans, free grain and wheat and tobacco programs, conservation reserve program.

GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6416
Fax 608.723.6501

Community Based Services; wellness days: blood pressure, colo-rectal screens, diabetes, cholesterol and anemia screens; health education information: communicable disease investigation and control, industrial health; immunizations; Hepatitis B, WIC supplemental food program; jail health; pre-school vision and hearing screening; foot care clinics; health checks for low income children; farm safety program and day camp; HIV testing and counseling and follow-up, injury and safety education; blood-lead screening; SIDS counseling and follow-up, STD counseling and follow-up.
Home Nursing: is a service which allows clients to receive care in their own home. Services include: skilled nursing, Physical/Speech/Occupational therapy, Home Health Aide. Services may include injections, catheter care, ostomy care, wound care or teaching and supervision.
Home Services: Health Counseling and Teaching (Maternal-Child, Pre-Natal, Post-Partum, Child Growth and Development); Specific Health Needs; Monitoring of Health Conditions.
Hospice: Services for the terminally illpatient and family. Nurses are available 24 hours a day to provide comfort measures, support and care. Hospice aides, counselors, social workers, volunteers and a medical director complete the hospice team. Patients may choose being at home, brief hospitalization or the Nursing Home.
Personal Care Aides: under the supervision of a Registered Nurse may provide custodial care services to chronically ill and elderly persons in their own home. Services provided include: assistance with bathing, hair care, nail and skin care. There is a charge for Personal Care Services.
Public Health: emphasizes prevention and early detection of disease. Information and Referral; Loan Cloaset (Hospital Equipment available for short time use); Hearing; Immunizations, Blood Pressure checksand Diabetes checks available by appointment.
School Services: Health Screening-Hearing, Vision, Scoliosis, Blood Pressure, Immunization Law Compliance, Dental Health-Fluoride Mouth Rinse; Immunizations-Hepatitis B, DT boosters; TB Skin Testing-High School Seniors; Health Education and Counseling with teachers, students and staff.

GRANT COUNTY JOB CENTER

Box 30
Lancaster, WI 53813
888.333.9339 tollfree
Fax 877.309.9675 tollfree
608.723.2153
Fax 608.723.7564

608.348.5627
Platteville, WI 53818
www.jobcenter.org
platteville@jobcenter.org

Employment and training services, technical service to employers, labor market information, skill assessment/job counseling, intrastate job bank, civil service listings, and job skills workshops.

GRANT COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

Box 391
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2727
Fax 608.723.4048

Record deeds, mortgages, all documents pertaining to real estate; file liens against personal property; Veterans discharge; record birth, marriage and death records; record subdivision plats, cemetery plots. Issue certificates of births, marriages, and deaths.

GRANT COUNTY SANITARIAN

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.4394
Fax 608.723.6792

Regulate private sewer systems. Administer WI fund-private sewer system replacement or rehabilitation grant program.

GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF

Box 506
Lancaster, WI 53813-0506
608.723.2157
Fax 608.723.2377

As an officer of the court, serves writs on residents subject to court action; responsible for preserving peace and order; investigates all crimes in the county; maintains the county jail and escort prisoners as needed.

GRANT COUNTY TREASURER

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2604
Fax 608.723.5636

Keep a true and correct account of the receipt and expenditure of all county moneys. Collect property taxes and make disbursements of property tax revenue. Maintain a computerized treasurer’s file which includes tax rolls by municipality, tax receipting, tax payments histories, assessments to land and improvements and fair market values.

GRANT COUNTY VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICE

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2756
Fax 608.724.4048

Provide assistance to veterans and dependents on problems from the military. The CVSO provides information on federal, state and local benefits (compensation, pension, education, dental, hospital care, insurance, loans).

GRANT COUNTY ZONING

111 South Jefferson Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2848
Fax 608.723.4048

Regulate land use in zoned townships and flood plain shoreland ordinance.

GRANT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

507 South Monroe Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2143
Fax 608.723.4464
www.grantregional.com

Emergency Services: 24hour Emergency Care
Walk-In Care: Weekday evenings 5-9 p.m.Weekends/Holidays 9-5 p.m.
The Family Center provides Child Development Education, Lending Library, Parent Education and Playgroups
Family Practice Clinics: Fennimore Clinic,Grant Regional Family Practice, Potosi-Tennyson Medical Clinic
Hospice
Laboratory/Pathology

Nursing: Outpatient Observation Services, Monitored Bed Area, Pediatric Care, Private Pay Swing Bed Program, Swing Bed Program
Obstetrics: Childbirth/Lamaze Classes, Breastfeeding Classes, Newborn Hearing Screening, Safe Place for Newborns Program
Occupational Health Program
Outpatient Services: Cardiac Stress Testing, Chemotherapy, Diabetic Education, Drug Screenings, IV Infusions
Pharmacy
Radiology

Rehabilitation: Aquatic Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Sports Medicine
Respiratory Care: CPR Training, ECG Testing, EEG Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing, Smoking Cessation Classes
Social Services: Cancer Support Group, Lung Disease Support Group, LifeLine–Emergency System
Surgery: Endoscopy, Laparoscopic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Podiatry, Urology

GRAY’S NURSING HOME

555 North Chestnut Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608.349.6741

Supportive care to elderly in skilled nursing home.

GREEN HILLS COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS

5040 Business Route 20 West
Freeport, IL 61032-8741
815.235.8777
Fax 815.235.2468

Provide Girl Scout Program to girls five to seventeen years of age that wish to belong. Program is carried out in small to medium-sized groups under volunteer leadership. Girls learn skills in the home, arts, and out-of-doors through program activities which stress self-reliance, service, relating to others, and responsibility.

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HARVEST OF HOPE

7118 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53717
608.836.4633

Assists farm families in getting through tough times, provides gifts to farm families to purchase seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other supplies for spraying plants and to meet needs for medicad expenses, retraining or other immediate situations.

HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START

138 South Iowa Street,
Dodgeville, WI 53533
1.800.494.8899
608.935.3379
swcaphs@mhtc.net

A free, comprehensive Preschool and Birth to Three program that provides a variety of education, health, and family services to young children and their families including: home visits, classroom experiences, playgroups, developmental assessments, health and nutrition services, resource and referral, and services for children with special needs. Eligibility: generally 100% of poverty guidelines; Head Start: children ages 3-5; Early Head Start: expectant parents & children ages 0-3.

HEARING CLINIC, THE

1109 Wisconsin Avenue
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.4327

Complete audiology and hearing aide service for infants, children and adults. Home visits as needed.

HEARTLAND CLINIC

1515 Elm Street
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.2700

Individual, Marital and Group therapy.

HEARTLAND HEALTHCARE

1300 North Water Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.2453

Nursing home, respite care, outpatient therapies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy).

HODAN CENTER INC.

941 West Fountain Street
Mineral Point, WI 53565
608.987.3336

For persons with disabilities (age 18 and older) from Iowa, Lafayette, and Grant counties. Independent living services) provided by southern service center for independent living), adult basic education classes in conjunction with SW Technical College, occupational/physical/speech therapy, community and supported employment services, integrated employment training and work at center, sub-contract work for industries and enrichment activities.

HOMEWARD BOUND, INC.

130 West Elm Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6601
www.hdp@pcii.net

Support service, personal care, home maintenance, companionship, skilled home care and skilled nursing.

HOME HEALTH CARE HOTLINE-DEPT OF HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES

1 West Wilson Street, RM 950
Madison WI 53701
1.800.642.6552
608.266.1511 TDD
turnuka@dhfs.state.wi.us

Hotline helps residents of Wisconsin choose a home health care agency by providing answers to the following questions: Which agencies serve my county? Does the agency offer specialized services? Is the agency licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services? How long has the agency been licensed? Have any complaints been confirmed against the agency in the past 2 years? Can the agency receive payments from Medicare or Medical Assists? Callers can also file complaints against a home health agency using this hotline. Calls recorded 24hrs/day and returned the next day.

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LANCASTER CARE CENTER

1350 South Madison Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.4143

Skilled nursing home certified for Medicaid and Medicare services of a physical therapist, full-time activity director, dietitian on staff, speech therapy available on as needed basis, contract services daily of occupational therapy. Medicare wing R.N. coverage 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Alzheimer’s unit.

LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

113 West Elm Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.7304

LAWYER REFERRAL & INFORMATION SERVICE OF STATE FARM

Box 7158
Madison, WI 53707
1.800.362.9082
608.257.4666
www.legalexplorer.com

LegalExplorer brings together the expertise of Wisconsin lawyers to answer commonly asked legal questions about Wisconsin law, written in easy-to-understand language. Search our website and choose a topic from the list that meets your area of interest. In addition, try searching our Resources area to access additional information, including links to related Internet sites.

LIVINGSTON LIBRARY

220 West Barber Avenue
Livingston, WI 53569
608.943.6800

LUTHERAN COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES

3800 North Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414.536.8333

Prevention service, consultation to parish pastors, consultation to parochial school teachers, family counseling, unwed mother counseling, adoption, step parent adoptions.

MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH HOTLINE

1.800.722.2295

24 hour hotline that provides information on programs and services for pregnant women and young children. Information is also provided for programs such as Healthy Start, WIC, Health Check and Prenatal Care Coordination. Serves all 72 counties in Wisconsin.

MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY

705 East Taylor Street
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
1.800.542.6331
608.357.2262

Skilled nursing service, Medicare certified hospice services, physical/occupational/speech therapy, home health aide, medical social services.

MERCY HOME CARE

117 South Madison Avenue
Cuba City, WI 53807
608.744.7396
Fax 608.744.7374

Skilled nursing services; home health aides; physical-occupational-speech therapies; social workers; home infusion therapy; home medical equipment; respiratory therapy; private duty and homemaking services; mental health services.

MONTFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

County Line Road
Montfort, WI 53569
608.943.6265

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY-WISCONSIN CHAPTER

West 223 North 608 Saratoga Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
1.800.242.3358
262.547.8999
www.wisms.org

Educational programs, publications, library, counseling, financial assistance, self-help groups, medical equipment, advocacy, information and referral for people with multiple sclerosis and their families.

NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS

1370 Center Drive, Suite 102
Atlanta GA 30338
1.800.232.NDSC (6372)
Fax 770.604.9898
www.NDSCcenter.org
info@NDSCcenter.org

Promotes the interests of persons with Down Syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness and information dissemination. Operates a clearinghouse of resource and referral information, annual host for the national conference and publishes a bi-monthly newsletter: Down Syndrome News.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMINISTRATION

Central Region HQ
7220 NW 101st Terrace
Kansas City MO 64153
www.nws.noaa.gov

Provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure that can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community. It is accomplished by providing warnings and forecasts of hazardous weather, including thunderstorms, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter weather, tsunamis, and climate events. The NWS is the sole United States OFFICIAL voice for issuing warnings during life threatening weather situations.

ORCHARD MANOR

8800 US Hwy 61,
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2113
www.omanor.com

Nursing home with a distinct part developmentally disabled unit, which provides care to residents 18 and older. Occupational/physical/speech therapy psychiatric services, behavior and psychological services. Sensory integration, reality orientation and validation therapy are all components of care given. Support to families of residents through support group meetings.

PARENT EDUCATION PROJECT OF WI, INC. (PEP)

2192 South 60th Street
West Allis, WI 53219
414.328.5520

Parent training and information center for families of children with disabilities to understand special education needs. Free workshops for parents. Regional telephone support. Lending library of books, videos, and written information.

PARTNERS ADVOCACY, THE

2481 Hwy 81 West
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.7190

Ensure that every mentally ill person is treated with dignity, respect and is helped to meet maximum potential by getting appropriate treatment and support.

PASSAGES

Box 546
Richland Center, WI 53581
608.647.8775
24 hr. Crisis Line 608.647.3616

Program for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We provide a shelter, 24hour crisis line, counseling, support group with child care provided, advocacy (legal and medical), information, referral, community presentations, volunteer opportunities, Ada James Place-transitional housing.

PLATTEVILLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

1250 East Hwy 151, Suite J
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.4060
Fax 608.348.4191

Comprehensive services associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychological, and school special services. Comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis. Individual and group therapy, family therapy, school-based interventions, and parent information.

PLATTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

65 Elm Street, Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.7441
Dial-A-Story 608.348.2600

POISON CENTER

1.800.222.1222
414.266.2952
Fax 414.266.6793
www.chw.org
Mpowers@chw.org

The Poison Center for the state of Wisconsin is located at The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Manages calls for adults and children with exposures such as ingestions, inhalations, skin contact, eyes, etc. as well as questions on various products and plants. Also offers educational activities for all ages. Brochures can be ordered on the website with keyword: Poison.

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

705 East Taylor Street
Prairie du Chien, WI 52821
608.326.2431

General acute hospital providing impatient, outpatient, and emergency care. 24-hour emergency room coverage, medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care, skilled/respite/intermediate care; same day rehabilitation (physical, occupational, cardiac, etc.), respiratory therapy, diagnostic services, hospice, home health, companion call, durable medical equipment, elderly apartments, senior living, home oxygen, cloth diaper service, congregate meals, meals on wheels, education, support groups, family resource center, parenting education, child day care and Lamaze classes.

PREGNANCY HELPLINE, INC. OF PLATTEVILLE

Box 159
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.7511
www.pregnancycenters.org

Helps women, men and families involved with unplanned or problem pregnancies. Listening service, referral service, free pregnancy testing, person-to-person support and guidance, referrals for adoption services, post-delivery guidance, post-adoption guidance, provide maternity and baby clothes, equipment (strollers, etc.), help find sources of financial assistance, post-abortion guidance.

PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

1414 East Washington Avenue, Room 167
Madison, WI 53703
608.266.3886
1.800.441.4576
TDD 608.266.5485

Your family and child can receive consultative assistance without filling out a formal application. If your child has a chronic illness or disabling condition, you may ask for an application for assistance. Some examples of chronic illness or disabling condition include: heart conditions, spinal bifida, sick cell anemia, cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, leukemia, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, severe asthma, diabetes, hearing and vision disorder.

PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE

106 East Maple Street
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6436

Provide services in criminal cases to low-income individuals.

REACH FOR RECOVERY

395 Ridge Avenue
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.8860

Visits made by a trained volunteer (trained under the auspices of American Cancer Society) to a patient who has recently undergone or will be having a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Patient must have a physician’s permission before the visit is made. Fitted with temporary prosthesis.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER

275 West Main Street
PO Box 275
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.9766
Fax 608.348.3915
www.reproductivehealthcarecenter.org

Service for women and men provides confidential reproductive health care and education. Services include birth control information and supplies, pregnancy testing and referral, comprehensive health exams, referral for medical problems, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, vaginities treatment, referral to other community services, and community education. Clinic sites in Platteville, Darlington, Dodgeville, and Fennimore.

RIVERDALE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1000 North Wisconsin Avenue
Muscoda, WI 53573
608.739.3186

Skilled nursing home for Medicare, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke, and neuro rehabilitation, surgical recovery, IV therapy, TPN, wound management, physical/occupation/speech therapy, respiratory care, adult day care, adult night care services and specialty meals.

ROAD CONDITIONS

1.800.ROAD WIS (762.3947)

Provides Wisconsin winter driving tips from the Wisconsin DOT.

RURAL HOUSING, INC.

4506 Regent Street
Madison, WI 53705
608.238.3448
www.wisconsinruralhousing.org

Provide assistance and funds for available housing programs to improve housing conditions for low-income households. Latest program/eligibility information, application materials and maintains a record of current statewide office listings. Can help identify and secure funds for rehabilitating, improving, and weatherizing your home. Provide training and information to outreach people. Advocate to change laws in favor of better housing for all.

SAFE KIDS OF THE TRI-STATES

1.800.686.3836
www.safekids.org

Provides training and education by Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians on buying the correct car seat for your child, installation of car seats and other important facts of child passenger safety. Also provides all day car seat safety check ups free of charge throughout the year. Encourages day care providers and health care personnel to learn more about child passenger safety. Call to make an appointment to have your car seat checked or to learn more about child passenger safety.

SALVATION ARMY

11315 West Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
1.800.264.6412
262.723.2341 (contact in Lancaster)

Emergency food and/or shelter, Disaster aid-fire, flood, tornado, etc., Scholorships for Salvation Army Family Camp and Senior Citizen Camp, Other emergency and/or short term needs as determined on a case-by-case basis, Community service projects. Referrals can be made through Platteville Police Department – 608.348.2313.

SELF HELP AND RESOURCE EXCHANGE (SHARE)

Boscobel and Platteville
1.800.548.2124

Save up to 50% on groceries once each month. The food cost is just $13, cash or food stamps plus $1.50 to cover transportation costs. Receive meat, fresh fruits and vegetable, staple food items and more every month you participate. No eligibility. Give 2 hours of your time to the community program, or other project of your choice.

SHULLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY

112 South Gratiot
Shullsburg, WI 53586
608.965.4480

SINSINAWA MOUND CENTER

Sinsinawa, WI 53824-9999
608.748.4411

Center of Dominican life and mission. Providing conference facilities, retreats and special programs. Childcare center. Cultural displays in art, music, theatre.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

131 Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
1.800.772.1213
608.723.4125
www.ssa.gov/chicago

Get a social security card or replace one that is lost. File a claim for retirement, disability, survivors, or SSI. Claim for reimbursement from Medicare. Check that your earnings are correctly recorded under your social security number. Report events, which affect the payment of benefits if you are a beneficiary. Answer questions about reporting wages and self-employment income, explain benefit amounts, estimate benefit rate, and answer questions about social security in general. Provide speakers, films, and pamphlets about social security.

SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE

150 Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6377

Planning and application of conservation practices to control erosion and pollution and to give soil information. Management of lower Grant River watershed. Assistance with farmland preservation program.

SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER, INC.

250 Camp Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.2331
www.southwesthealth.org

Acute care: 24 hr. emergency/urgent care, general medical/surgical, cardiac, hospice, swing bed, respite, detox, radiology, etc. Clinics: Internal medicine, surgery, orthopedic, rheumatology, allergy, opthamalogy, neurology, urology, podiatry, audiology, otolarytology, etc. Community Education Outreach: Lamaze, breast-feeding, CPRL ongterm care: Skilled nursing facility, adult care, respite, rehabilitation mental health, inpatient unit Outpatient services: Rehabilitation, physical, occupation/speech therapies, mental health, cardiac rehabilitation, AODA counseling, chemotherapy, IV therapy, cancer support, Alzheimer’s support, first aid, and Social Work Services

SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER NURSING HOME

808 South Washington Street
Cuba City, WI 53807
608.744.2161

Certified Medicare and Medicaid (Skilled Nursing Services), meals at home, diet instructions, community education programs, free blood pressure clinics, social services, occupation/physical/speech therapies.

SOUTHWEST OPPORTUNITIES CENTER

1600 Industrial Park Road
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.6659

Serving adults with disabilities, age 21 and older. Eligibility determined by Unified Board of Grant and Iowa Counties or WI Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation. Work and day services, supported employment, job development/job placement, residential support services, vocational evaluations.

SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC. (SWCAP)

149 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.2326

35 West Main Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.3782

1108 Wisconsin Avenue
Boscobel, WI 53805
608.375.5903

111 West Ann
Darlington, WI 53530
608.776.3500

373 West 6th Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
608.647.8860
www.swcap.org

Foster Grandparent Program, Community, Energy, and Housing Services, Reproductive Health Care Center, Head Start, Weatherization, WIC Nutrition program.

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

1800 Bronson, Blvd.
Fennimore, WI 53809
1.800.362.3322
608.822.3262
www.swtc.edu

Provides training for jobs that require two years or less of formal education. Students may take classes in Consumer Services, Ag Services, Business and Marketing, Industrial Occupations, and Health Occupations. Individuals may upgrade their current job skills, work toward a high school equivalency diploma, or study the basic skills of reading, math, writing, etc. The college has a full range of student services available, including counseling, financial aid, employment assistance, health care, library, and other supportive services that will assist the individual in meeting their education goals.

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

319 Elaine’s Court
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.3116
www.swdb.org

Employment and training, certification, work experience, placement on the job training, occupational classroom training, youth programs, older worker program, dislocated workers program, farm program, and job opportunity basic skills.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM

Learning Support Equity & Advocacy
125 South Webster
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
608.266.1781
www.dpi.state.wi.us

Overall state coordinating of programs/services for exceptional children and youth, ages birth-21. Leadership & consultation services; counseling of parents, guardians, etc. of handicapped children; approval, supervision and compliance monitoring of local special education operations; state funding of approved programs; evaluation and research of service and others.

ST. CLARE CENTER

707 14th Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
1.800.433.2688
608.356.1365
Fax 608.356.1365

Drug, alcohol, counseling, and mental health counseling.

TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION-WISCONSIN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

211 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53708
1.800.422.7128
608.224.4960
http://datcp.state.wi.us

Responsible for the investigation of unfair and deceptive business practices of all types. To prevent such practices, the division develops and enforces industry-wide rules and individual orders against offending businesses. The division also enforces state laws on consumer product safety and hazardous substances. Other significant laws administered by the division include weights and measure unfair sales practices, grain warehouse keepers and dealers security, and dairy practices. The division handles individual consumer complaints involving misrepresentation, false advertising and product safety. Landlord/tenant complaints, auto repair transactions, home improvement transactions.

UNIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES

200 West Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
1.800.362.5717 24hr Emergency Line
608.723.6357
Fax 608.723.4417

1122 Professional Drive
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.2776
Fax 608.935.3174

Unified Community Services operates the following services in the areas of developmental disabilities, mental health, drug abuse, and alcoholism:Outpatient- Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment utilizing individual, group, family and marital therapies. Eligibility determination DD services

Consultation- Evaluations, case planning, etc., to schools, nursing homes, and other agencies emphasizing prevention and coordination of services.

Emergency- 24 hour phone service to provide information, referral and emergency care.Birth to Three family support program- Early intervention services for children ages birth to three who are found to be developmentally delayed or have a diagnosed condition which will likely result in developmental delay. Families receive education, therapy and service coordination. Anyone can refer a child for services.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION

Box 31
Lancaster, WI 53813
608.723.2125
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/grant

Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin system to the people of Grant County. Education programming in four primary areas:

Agriculture- Group programs and individual consultations provided related to crops, farm management, pesticide certification, live stock nutrition, management and facilities, horticulture, etc.
Community and Natural Resource Development-Working with local governments civic organizations, business and community leaders to help identify critical local concerns, to set goals and work on solutions to problems. Programs include enhancing community and business developments, protecting natural resources and the environment, and strengthening local government.
4-H and Youth Development-Management of the county 4-H club program, youth development in schools and community, leadership and volunteer development.
Family Living Education-Educational programs focused on parenting skills (including parents experiencing divorce) and family financial management in group settings and individual credit counseling.
Miscellaneous services: Many resources are available from a resource library covering topics listed above and many others. Info-source telephone and fax system provides information on a variety of topics as well. Education telephone networks link listeners across the state. Satellite programs are received from throughout the U.S. equipment and facilities are coordinated through the extension office.
Nutrition Education – addresses the needs of the low income in the areas of food and nutrition. Participants in the nutrition education program learn how to choose and fix meals and snacks that are nutritious, safe and affordable, to manage their resources to improve their food security, and to balance the food they eat with physical activity.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITALS, DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY-OUTPATIENT CLINIC

6001 Research Park Boulevard
Madison, WI 53719
608.263.6100

Outpatient psychiatric clinic.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE

1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
1.800.362.5515 (Admissions)
www.uwplatt.edu

University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty offer workshops, seminars and courses at various sites throughout southwest Wisconsin. These courses are from the undergraduate and graduate catalogs or courses especially developed to meet the needs of the staff in the school districts. The office of continuing education also works cooperatively with agencies and businesses in the area to meet their staff development requests. Consultants are available from many disciplines or colleges.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CENTER-RICHLAND

1200 Hwy 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
608.647.6186
www.richland.uwc.edu

Provides a fully transferable, freshman-sophomore program for students pursuing a university degree. In addition, non credit programming is offered to over 3,500 persons each year through the office of continuing education.

UPLANDS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

829 South Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.935.2838

Outpatient mental health counseling.

VETERANS HOSPITAL WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL

2500 Overlook Terrace
Madison, WI 53705
608.256.1901

Inpatient and outpatient general general medical, surgical and psychiatric treatment.

VISION USA-THE WISCONSIN PROJECT

5721 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
608.274.4322

Eye exams for low-income children (18 or younger). Applications are accepted all year long.

WESTERN WISCONSIN LEGAL SERVICES

205 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 300
La Crosse WI 54601
1.800.873.0927
608.269.8900
608.785.2809
www.monroecountywi.org/WWLS.htm

Free legal advice, representation, and assistance to low-income people for civil, and legal problems including: assistance limited by financial eligibility, civil legal matter only–no criminal matters, services in landlord-tenant housing, SSI, SSDI, W-2, MA, Medicare, food stamps, family and consumer law. Also provides bankruptcy information and referrals, debt collection information, back up legal services, family court cases, education rights and records access, employment rights, consumer problems, local welfare, problems of disabled/handicapped persons, and Department of Aging Benefit Specialist. Services are free to people who meet established eligibility standards. Child support payments paid out and childcare expenses will reduce income in order to meet eligibility requirements.

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, INC.

6441 Enterprise Lane, Suite 10
Madison, WI 53719-1139
608.276.3401
www.waaoda.org

Education, Community Organization, Advocacy, Legislation, Consultation, Information, Conference.

WISCONSIN BADGER CAMP

Box 240
Platteville, WI 53818
608.348.9689
Fax 608.348.9737
wbc@pci.net

Summer residential-recreational camping and limited year round programming. Activities include: swimming, recreation, music, nature, science arts, and crafts, including many everyday living expenses and sightseeing vacation trips. Ages three to adult. Any individual with a developmental disability, physical handicap, other neurological disorder. No one denied due to severity of disability.

WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

722 Williamson Street
Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707
608.266.7826

Advocacy and planning agency, federal funding for contracts to agencies and individuals to enhance life span of people with disabilities. Have publications.

WISCONSIN FAMILY TIES

16 North Carroll Street
Suite 640
Madison, WI 53703
608.267.6888
www.wifamilyties.org

Information, referral and resources, advocacy, family services to children and families with severe emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders. Support groups.

WISCONSIN FATHERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

PO Box 1742
Madison, WI 53701
608.255.3237
www.wisconsinfathers.org

We are a group of men and women working to assure every child has the fullest opportunity to experience the love and nurturance of both their father and mother. We operate a telephone hotline, publish “Today’s Dads” newsletter, and support the role of responsible fathers in the raising of children. We also educate the public, courts and legislators about the important role fathers play in the raising of children.

WISCONSIN FIRST STEP

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1910 South Avenue
La Crosse WI 54601-9980
1.800.642.7837 Voice / TTY /
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
www.mch-hotlines.org

Operate by First Call For Help, a community service of Gundersen Lutheran medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Statewide confidential information and referral service dedicated to helping families and professionals find resources for children birth to 21 years with special needs.

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE

6800 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
414.353.5000
www.wlcfs.org

Family counseling, pastor and teacher consultation, Christian family living education workshops, services to parents out-of-wedlock.

WISCONSIN WELL WOMAN PROGRAM

Box 69
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608.723.6416

Provider for breast and cervical cancer screening to women age 35-64. Eligibility is based on age, income and lack of adequate health insurance.