Family and Local Resources
Beaver Dam Unified School District Student Services Staff (School Social Worker, School Counselor, School Nurse, and School Psychologist) are available to meet and help you with these resources. You can locate your school’s Student Services staff members by calling your child’s school or clicking on this link: Student Services
Emotional/Mental Health & Support
If you or a loved one are in need of emotional support or counseling services or if there is a concern about self-harm or suicidal ideation
Dodge County Mental Health & Crisis - 199 County Rd DF, Juneau WI 53039
1-920-386-4094 - Ask to speak to a crisis worker
After Hours & Weekends - call 1-888-552-6642 Northwest Connections Crisis Line for Dodge County
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National crisis text line- text HOPELINE to 741741
Imminent Safety Concerns with self-harm or suicidal ideation: call 9-1-1 or take an individual to the Emergency Room.
Food
Beaver Dam Area Community Food Pantry (located at Central WI Community Action Council) - 134 S. Spring St. - Contact: Letty Castillo at 920-885-9559
Pantry hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
Families may visit the pantry once per month. Walk up, no-contact only at this time. Must show ID through the door.
Dodge County Food Pantry (located in St. Vincent’s) - 125 Dodge Drive - Phone: 920-885-3392 Pantry hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm. Call before 11:00am (earlier is better) to request food. Participants are allowed to visit the food pantry once per month. Personal essentials pantry also available, call for details.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry in Beaver Dam –Location: Moraine Park Technical College Contact: Lana Raffensperger
Mobile Food Pantry is held the second Saturday morning of every month from 8:00-9:30am
Ruby's Pantry - St. Peter's Lutheran Church, W4661 County Rd MM Lebanon, WI
Day & Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month. Distribution 3:30-6:00pm. Currently drive through no-contact pick-up. $20 donation required.
Personal Essentials Pantry
Last name begins A-L call Beaver Dam Area Community Food Pantry- 885-9559
Last name begins M-Z call Dodge County Food Pantry - 885-3392
Help with Rent, Utilities, Emergency situations, Car repairs
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council - 134 S. Spring St. Contact: Letty Castillo at 885-9559 - Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00 pm. Emergency Crisis Assistance Note: Car repairs; if funding is available, but applications available for car loans.
Renewal Unlimited applications available for rent, utility, property tax, security deposit, and mortgage assistance. Rural Housing and Section 8 applications available.
St. Vincent de Paul - 125 Dodge Drive -
For help with food, clothing, furniture, housewares, rent, utilities, medical expenses, or car repairs call 920-791-7158
Energy Services Inc. for Dodge County - 107 Henry St., Suite 1 - Phone: 920-887-7990
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-506-5596
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm
Note: This is a one time per year grant, based on income, for heat and electricity.
CA Plus- Alliant Energy program
Payment plans with Alliant Energy 1-800-506-5596 Financial assistance & resources 1-833-426-9472
Homeless
New Beginnings Homeless Shelter - 134 S. Spring Street Contact: Tiffany Schultz at 920-885-9559 ext. 102
Shelter assistance available for families, single women or single men.
Note: An intake appointment is needed. The hours for intake are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Medical Help for Families
Church Health Services - 115 N. Center St. - 920-887-1766
Low cost primary health care available for those with incomes below 200% FPL ($5,000/month for family of 4), Medicaid/Forward HMO, and no private insurance. Call Church Health Services for an intake packet and appointment. *Dental help available and mental health services for adults and children as well.
Dodge County Public Health 199 County Rd DF Juneau, WI 920-386-3670
Covering WI - resources (Health Insurance, Food & Nutrition, Child Assistance, Cash Assistance, Home & Rent, etc.) available by County
Domestic Violence
PAVE phone 920-887-3785 or 1-800-775-3785
Food Stamps, WIC and Medical Assistance
DCHS Economic Support call 386-3760 for assistance and information
Clothing
Clothes for Kids - 1019 South Spring St. Phone 920-887-7308 Please call to set up an appointment to shop.
Misc. Resources
Habitat For Humanity Restore-1022 Madison St. Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Phone: 920-885-4518
Lake Country Caring- 603 Progress Drive, Hartland, WI 53029 Phone 262-367-6670
Lake Country Caring is a nonprofit organization that provides new and gently-used clothing, household items, hygiene items, appliances and furniture to people in need, including Dodge County residents, at no cost.
2-1-1 Wisconsin - On phone Dial 2-1-1 or (877) 947-2211
2-1-1 connects the caller to a specialist who can assess the caller’s needs and link the caller to the right solution using a comprehensive database of services – federal, state, and local; government and nonprofit.
1-855-947-2529 or email: law@legalaction.org
An Attorney is available free of charge 1 day per month to assist with answering questions regarding family law or family matters. They cannot represent you in court, but can answer questions. Call 386-3570 to set up an appointment and for more information.