|
|
| EMERGENCY NUMBERS First Call for Help | 211 | Alcoholics Anonymous | 608-222-8989 | Child Abuse & Neglect | 608-261-5437 | Dane County Emergency Child Protective Services | 608-255-6067 | Domestic Abuse Intervention Services | 608-251-4445 | NAMI (Mental Health Information/Therapy) | 608-249-7188 | Parental Stress Line | 608-241-2221 | Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 | Pregnancy Helpline | 608-222-0008 | Project Hugs | 608-838-4500 x 4741 | Rape Crisis Center | 608-251-7273 | Suicide Hotline | 608-280-2600 | UW Health Adolescent AODA Support Program | 608-262-1111 | WI Tobacco Quit Line | 1-800-448-4663 | Youth Crisis Hotline | 1-800-448-4663 | Youth Services (formerly Briarpatch) | 608-251-1126 |
ASSISTANCE IN MT. HOREB Mt. Horeb Area Food Pantry | Open Mondays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10-12 p.m. Food drop-in at the Senior Center on Tuesdays with fresh produce and bread. Also, Senior pick-up day at the pantry every 3rd Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. | Wednesday Night Soup Suppers VFW Legion Hall Hwy ID Mt. Horeb, WI | Free soup meal with donations accepted every Wednesday night November - March. | Mt. Horeb Community Closet | A community-based resource offering clothes to all people from the surrounding area. Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10-12 p.m. and the 3rd Thursday 5-7 p.m. |
FOOD WIC 608-242-6526 | Women, Infant & Children Nutrition Program provides checks to buy nutritious foods and health and nutrition information to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5. | Share Foods 608-848-7654 | Meats, fruits, vegetables and dry staples that value $35 - $40, pay only $18.00. Program that provides cheaper produce to people that participate. Verona is closest location for pick up. Call to receive info. | Dane County Connections/Food Stamps 608-242-7441 | Dane County program through Job Center that provides food stamps to those who qualify. |
CLOTHING Community Action Coalition 1717 N. Stoughton Rd. Madison, WI 608-246-4730 | The clothing center is generally open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. They also have Coats for Kids program run in October and November. | Pregnancy Helpline Madison East Bible Church 1926 Elka Lane Madison, WI 608-222-0008 | Free infant - 4T and maternity clothes. Items may be picked up at the "sharing center" on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A layette for a new baby can be requested and delivered to the hospital. |
HEALTH CARE Immunization 608-242-6520 | Dane County Public Health sponsors immunization clinics at various times and locations. This service is available to everyone at no cost. Call for locations and times. | Dane County Connections 608-242-7441 | Through the Job Center, receive help in paying medical bills or receive insurance for family with no coverage. | Planned Parenthood S. Park St. Madison, WI 608-261-0256 W. Mifflin St. Madison, WI 608-256-7257 | Pregnancy planning, testing, counseling, annual exams, birth control and cancer screenings available at a sliding scale fee for people without health insurance. |
MEDICAL CARE Community Access Clinics 3403 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 608-443-5480 Dental: 608-443-5482 | Health services provided at a sliding scale dependant on family income. Accepts MA. | South Madison Health & Family Center 2202 S. Park St. Madison, WI | Free medical services may be available dependent on income. | Well Child Screening 608-242-6520 | Preventative health services are provided for uninsured children under the age of 21 with the goal of linking children with medical providers. | Birth to Three Madison: 608-273-3232 Other: 608-204-6242 | Screen program for children ages 0-3 including physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as educational evaluations. | WI Well Women Program 608-242-6392 | Provides low-cost, life-saving screenings for breast and cervical cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, depression and domestic abuse for women 35 and older with little or no health insurance. | Public Health Nurses 608-242-6520 | Public Health Nurses are available by phone or in the privacy of your own home to answer questions regarding pre-natal support, post- partum care, breastfeeding support, child care, community resources, etc. |
HOUSING Energy Services 1225 S. Park St. Madison, WI 608-267-8837 | Varied services include the coordination of consumer need fuel supplier, weatherization, energy information, furnace repairs and replacements, as well as one- time energy grants for low income families. | Salvation Army 608-256-2321 | Emergency shelter for woman and children, case management, apartment searches, counseling and security deposit assistance. | Hospitality House 116 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 608-255-4401 | Information and housing resources. | Housing Help Desk 608-242-7406 | Information and referrals for those in need of housing. | Community Action Coalition 608-246-4730 | Eviction prevention. |
CHILD CARE Community Coordinated Child Care (4C's) 608-271-9181 | Resource that assists in the search for child care in your area with information about references for the providers as well as their certification/licensure status. | WI Shares Child Care 608-242-7441 | Dane County Program run through the Job Center that provides assistance in a sliding scale for the costs of child care. |
Information for this page was gathered and submitted by the following individuals: Kevin Thornton Joining Forces for Families Community Social Worker 608-795-2103 Carol Nickles Mt. Horeb Area School District Social Worker/AODA 608-437-2400 x 2163 Christine Rinabarger Edgewood Human Services Student christine_rinabarger@excite.com | |
|