Outside Supports & Resources
United Way 211 (dial 2-1-1) - Provides 24/7 support to connect people with resources and services in the community. Examples include:
Food and nutrition programs
Shelter, housing, and utilities assistance
Mental health services
Employment and education assistance
Health care, insurance, and epidemic information
Financial and tax assistance
Substance use, prevention, and treatment
NAMI Wisconsin (National Alliance on Mental Illness)- Mental health organization that provides advocacy, support, and education. Visit namiwisconsin.org or call (608) 268-6000
Treatment programs
Employment assistance
Housing assistance
Food security
Youth resources
BIPOC resources
LGBTQ+ resources
Veterans resources
Trevor Project- Support for Young LBGTQ+ lives. Visit trevorproject.org, call 866-488-7386, or text 'START' to 678-678
Immediate counseling support, including crisis counseling
Resources and educational tools related to LGBTQ+
Crisis Services
Dial 9-1-1 and request a CIT or mental health officer
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8, text 988, or visit preventsuicidewi.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline web chat: visit 988lifeline.org
Warmlines- confidential, free phone service that offers mental health support
Hopeline: Text NAMI to 741741
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Warmline Inc: (414) 777-4729
Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642