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HOTLINES

IMPACT 211

Call the IMPACT 211 community hotline to get free information on non-emergency issues related to family, childcare, finance, health, shelter, and social services.

Phone: 211

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Hours: 24/7

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Website: impact.org

CDC Healthline

Get reliable health information for both healthcare workers and the public with the CDC Healthline. Call or go online for answers to your common questions and take charge of your health.

Phone: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm EST

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Website: cdc.gov

Domestic Violence Line

Sojourner Hotline has provided 24-hour help for domestic violence victims in Milwaukee since 1986. Call for support, risk assessments, and referrals, available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

Phone: (414) 933-2722 Text: (414) 877-8100

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Hours: 24/7

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Website: familypeacecenter.org

Mental Crisis Line

The Milwaukee Mental Health Crisis Line is available for all mental health crises, including self-harm, harm to others, paranoia, inability to cope, and hallucinations. Mobile dispatch crisis teams are also available.

Phone: (414) 257-7222

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Hours: 24/7

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Website: county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/BHD

Runaway Shelter Hotline

Since 1976, Walker's Point Youth and Family Center has provided free and confidential counseling, safe shelter, and housing stability to Milwaukee's youth and their families.

Phone: (414) 647-8200

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Hours: 24/7

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Website: walkerspoint.org

WI Addiction Helpline

Recovery starts with seeking help. Speak with a trained Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline specialist for free, confidential, 24/7 support. Get treatment and services to help you reach your full potential.

Phone: 833-944-4673 Text: 898211

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Hours: 24/7

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Website: addictionhelpwi.org

ONLINE RESOURCES

ACCESS

ACCESS is a convenient, one-stop online resource for WI residents to apply for and manage state benefits such as FoodShare, healthcare coverage, WIC, financial assistance, and career development.

Access or create an online account at

 access.wisconsin.gov/access

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ACCESS Web Support

800-362-3002

Medicare

Create an online Medicare account to easily access your information anytime. Compare local health and drug plans, view your claims, print your Medicare card, and process premiums and bills.

Access or create an online account at

 medicare.gov

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Medicare Web Support

800-362-3002

my Social Security

Free, secure, and available to all, my Social Security account offers verification letters, personalized tools, card replacement, application tracking, Medicare signup, and benefit estimates and management.

Access or create an online account at

 ssa.gov/myaccount

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my Social Security Web Support

800-772-1213

HOUSING

HUD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uplifts communities by providing various types of housing guidance, including public housing, rent assistance, inspections, homelessness, homeownership, rent relief, and fighting housing discrimination.

Phone: (202) 708-1112

Website: hud.gov/findshelter

Youth

Courage MKE 
(414) 240-2882

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Pathfinders
(414) 271-1560 or  (414) 852-1724

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Walker's Point Insights Housing Program

(414) 206-5491

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Walker's Point Runaway & Youth Shelter

(414) 647-8200

Women & Children

Casa Maria

(414) 344-5745

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Cathedral Center

(414) 831-2722

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Joy House

(414) 344-3774

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Milwaukee Women's Center Shelter

(414) 671-6140

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Sojourner Truth House

(414) 933-2722

Single Women

Cathedral Center

(414) 831-2722

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Milwaukee Women's Center Shelter

(414) 671-6140

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Repairers of the Breach

(414) 934-9305

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Salvation Army

(414) 265-6360

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Sojourner Truth House

(414) 933-2722

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Vets Place Central

(414) 342-5000

Single Men

Guest House Shelter

(414) 345-3240

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Milwaukee Rescue Mission: Safe Harbor

(414) 935-0200

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Repairers of the Breach

(414) 934-9305

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Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center

(414) 276-4316

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Vets Place Central

(414) 342-5000

Families

Cathedral Center

(414) 831-2722

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Community Advocates

414-449-4777

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Hope House

(414) 645-2122

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St. Catherine of Hope

(414) 645-2122

FOR VETERANS

Veteran Housing

The Center for Veterans is an organization that helps Milwaukee veterans experiencing homelessness. They provide shelter and support in finding housing

Phone: (414) 345-4254

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Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5 pm CST

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Website: civiet.org

Veteran's Advocacy

Veteran's Guide is an online resource that supports veterans in obtaining disability compensation, financial assistance, and GI Bill information.

Phone: (888) 982-1009

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Website: veteransguide.org

Financial Services

A webpage dedicated to providing financial literacy to veterans on topics such as benefits, pensions, and retirements.

Phone: (855) 995-1277

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Website: annuity.org/financial-literacy/veterans/

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