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Milwaukee Mobile Crisis
County crisis support for people of any age experiencing a mental health crisis.
Call the County crisis line to speak with a professional about what is happening.
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Mental Health Emergency Center
An emergency assessment and treatment center operated through a partnership between Milwaukee County and local health systems.
Check the County page for the location and how to access emergency psychiatric care.
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IMPACT 211
A free, confidential starting point for shelter, food, housing, and other community services.
Call 211 and explain what you need. Ask for Coordinated Entry if you need help finding shelter.
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Housing navigation after violence
County youth and family services can help connect families affected by violence to housing and relocation support.
Ask County Youth and Family Services about a housing navigation referral. Call 211 if you need shelter now.
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Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center
A County site where residents can get connected to multiple services in one place.
Check the County page for location, contact information, and services before you visit.
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Victim Witness Services
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office helps victims and witnesses navigate the County criminal court process.
Contact the County division for help understanding the process and reaching an advocate.
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Adult mental health and substance use care
County Community Access to Recovery Services helps adults connect to mental health, substance use, and recovery support.
Start with a County access point or call the adult services intake line.
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Behavioral health Access Clinics
County behavioral health and substance use assessments for Milwaukee County residents who are uninsured.
Check the County page for clinic locations and current hours before going.
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Wraparound Milwaukee
Milwaukee County coordinates care and referrals for young people ages 5 to 23 with behavioral or mental health needs.
Call the County referral line or find the referral form on the County program page.
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Comprehensive Community Services
County coordinated recovery services for people with mental health or substance use needs who meet program requirements.
Review enrollment and contact information on the County page.
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Overdose prevention and harm reduction
Milwaukee County’s Better Ways to Cope initiative shares prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.
Open the County page for resources such as naloxone and overdose prevention education.
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Street outreach for people without housing
Milwaukee County Housing Services lists a Street Outreach Team for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Contact the County team or use the Housing Services page to identify the appropriate program.
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My Home supportive housing
Milwaukee County’s My Home program provides supportive housing for eligible households experiencing homelessness.
Contact Housing Services to ask about the program and its referral pathway.
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County home repair assistance
Milwaukee County Housing Services offers loans for eligible homeowners in its service area for qualifying home repairs.
Review income and location requirements on the County page before applying.
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Credible Messengers
Milwaukee County’s youth mentoring program connects young people with trusted adults who draw on lived experience.
Families, schools, and community organizations can review County referral information.
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Housing Choice Voucher Program
Milwaukee County Housing Services administers housing vouchers for eligible households in its service area.
Check the County page for eligibility, current waiting list information, and program contacts.
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Lead hazard reduction
Milwaukee County Housing Services helps eligible households and property owners address lead paint hazards.
Review the County program’s location, property, and household requirements.
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Advance Peace Peacemaker Fellowship
Milwaukee County’s fellowship supports people most directly affected by gun violence through sustained mentorship and outreach.
Read the County program description and use the contacts listed there to ask about the fellowship.
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Youth Justice Services
Milwaukee County provides case management and connects young people and families with education, treatment, and support.
Use the County’s process guide and contacts if your family is navigating youth justice.
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Birth to 3 early intervention
Milwaukee County supports infants and toddlers with suspected developmental delays or disabilities.
Call the County referral line or use the referral form on the program page.
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Children’s Long Term Support
Milwaukee County administers supports for eligible children and youth with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities.
A parent or guardian can check the County page for eligibility and how to request an assessment.
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Child Support Services
Milwaukee County helps families establish parentage and set, review, or enforce child support orders.
Use the County application guidance or call County Child Support customer service.
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Aging and Disability Resource Center
The County’s starting point for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers looking for services or long term care options.
Call the County resource center to talk through your needs or review available assistance.
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Adult Protective Services
Milwaukee County investigates concerns about abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of adults at risk.
Call the County or use the reporting information on its Adult Protective Services page.
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Family caregiver support
Milwaukee County offers information and support for people caring for an older adult or an eligible family member.
Ask the County about available help, including caregiver education and respite resources.
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Senior dining and Meals on Wheels
Milwaukee County coordinates senior dining and home delivered meals for eligible older adults.
Use the County page to find dining locations or learn about meal delivery.
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Older adult transportation
The County’s Older Adult Transportation Service provides eligible riders with trips to appointments and other destinations.
Review eligibility, trip types, and booking instructions on the County page.
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Long term care options
The County resource center helps eligible older adults and adults with disabilities explore long term care supports.
Start with the County resource center to learn about assessment and enrollment.
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Benefits Enrollment Center
Milwaukee County helps adults 65 and older and people with disabilities identify benefits and get enrollment support.
Use the County center to see which benefits it can help you apply for.
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Milwaukee County Veterans Services
The County office helps veterans and eligible family members identify benefits and navigate claims.
Use the County page to review services and contact the Veterans Services office.
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Domestic violence support
Sojourner Family Peace Center offers a domestic violence hotline, advocacy, and emergency shelter services.
Use Sojourner’s Get Help page for immediate contact and shelter information.
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Crime victim compensation information
The County Victim Witness Services Division helps residents understand Wisconsin’s crime victim compensation process.
Check the County page for eligibility information and how to contact the division.
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Housing First
Milwaukee County works with community providers to connect residents experiencing homelessness to stable housing and supportive services.
Learn how the County approaches housing and contact 211 for shelter or housing referrals.
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Energy assistance
Keep Warm Milwaukee helps eligible Milwaukee County households with heating and electric costs.
Review income guidelines and current application options.
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Eviction defense and housing legal help
The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee offers housing services and operates EvictionFree MKE.
Review the program’s eligibility and contact options if you received an eviction summons.
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FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, and Medicaid
Milwaukee Enrollment Services manages public benefits applications for Milwaukee County residents.
See how to apply, renew coverage, or check on a case with Milwaukee Enrollment Services.
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Wraparound REACH
REACH supports young people facing or at risk of a psychiatric crisis through Wraparound Milwaukee.
Call the Children’s Resource and Referral Line to ask which program fits your family’s needs.
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Family Intervention Support and Services
FISS is a voluntary family support program. It can help families connect to services when they are having trouble managing a young person’s behavior.
Call the Children’s Resource and Referral Line to ask about family support and eligibility.
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Milwaukee County Center for Youth
The County provides treatment and support in a secure residential setting for youth placed there through the justice system.
Visit the County page for information about treatment, education, and family involvement.
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Report suspected child abuse or neglect
Wisconsin’s Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services receives reports for Milwaukee County.
Call the Milwaukee County reporting line or see the state reporting instructions.
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Children’s Community Options Program
The County helps eligible children with disabilities and their families plan and connect to supports.
Read the Children’s Community Options Program section on the County page to see how to ask about services.
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Youth transition and adult disability services
The Aging and Disability Resource Center helps young people with disabilities prepare for adult services.
Contact the County resource center to ask about transition planning, benefits, and long term support.
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Harm reduction vending machines
Milwaukee County lists locations where residents can get free harm reduction supplies.
Use the County page to find current locations and learn which supplies are available.
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Community and recreation centers
County recreation centers offer activities, community events, and recreation spaces for youth and adults.
Explore the King, Kosciuszko, and other County centers for current programming.
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Milwaukee County Parks jobs
Milwaukee County Parks posts seasonal and year round employment opportunities.
Check job listings for minimum ages, requirements, and current openings.
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Earn & Learn summer youth employment
Employ Milwaukee connects eligible young people with paid summer work and career experience.
Check participant requirements and application dates on Employ Milwaukee’s program page.
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Tap In MKE youth activities
A community calendar of activities, opportunities, and events for young people in Milwaukee.
Browse the event calendar for dates, ages, and registration details.
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Reentry employment support
Employ Milwaukee offers workforce and training services for people returning to the community after incarceration.
Use its reentry page to learn about local programs and how to connect.
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Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
The County center supports rehabilitation and preparation for people returning to the community.
Visit the County page to learn about programs and how to reach the center.
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Milwaukee County bus service
MCTS offers trip planning, service alerts, and information about fares and accessible transit.
Plan your route to an appointment, work, or a community program.
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Rent assistance and tenant resources
Milwaukee County lists agencies that help renters with rent assistance, housing disputes, repairs, and eviction prevention.
Use the County rental resource page to find the provider that fits your situation.
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Trauma Response Team for children and families
The County team supports children and families after potentially traumatic events, including shootings and domestic violence.
Review the County’s Trauma Response Team brochure for the program and contact details.
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Owen’s Place young adult drop in center
A free resource center for ages 16 to 24 with social activities, help building skills, and connections to community services.
Check the center’s site for locations and hours.
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Pathfinders youth housing and shelter support
Pathfinders helps young people facing housing instability find emergency shelter and other supports. Eligibility varies by program.
Use Pathfinders’ help page to see which programs fit your age and situation.
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414LIFE violence intervention
The Medical College of Wisconsin program provides community and hospital outreach for people affected by gun violence.
See the program information and contact options for community outreach and support after violence.
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Talk with someone.
Start with the County or call IMPACT 211 for help finding a program. The provider can confirm eligibility, hours, and current availability.