Resources
1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
(1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline
1 (800) 273-TALK
Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling
Portage County Crisis Line: (866)317-9362
Disaster Distress Helpline - The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
24/7/365 support for transgender youth. Immediate help and support is available by phone or chat.
Help by a Trevor counselor is available by text. Text START to 678678. Standard messaging rates may apply.
Food Pantries
Food Share (SNAP benefits) - apply through Access Wisconsin https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/
Salvation Army - 1600 Briggs St – Can access once a month. -- 715-341-2437
Everyday: 10am - 6pm
Saturdays: 10am – 1pm.
If an individual or family has an Emergency Need, they can have an appointment.
Need Photo ID.
Operation Bootstrap – 5000 Heffron St - Emergency Services for referral
M-F 8:30-4pm
715-344-7438 (call this number and then receive referral)
St. Paul Lutheran, Cupboards for Christ – 1919 Wyatt Ave.
Pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 2pm, can walk up to door 3 and call contact number to request food. 715-344-5660.
Stevens Point Thrift Store Food Pantry – 2124 Rice St. -- 715-344-7395
Walk-in services Tuesday 10:30-2:30pm.
Need ID and proof of residency.
InnerFaith Pantry – 2810 Post Road Plover. -- 715-347-2689
Bringing food to individual vehicles. 2nd and 4ths Tuesdays of the month, they are open to the community.
Need Photo ID.
They are providing up to $150 per family that has needs. Families can email them and share their needs.
Map of the above resources can be found HERE.
Financial
Small Loan / Big Difference Program - Borrowers may be eligible for loans up to $1,000 to make necessary purchases or address emergencies, and up to $5,000 to refinance predatory loans. Financial Education provided in easy to access online segments.
contact Sollita Franc (CAP Services) - 715-343-7110 - sfranc@capmail.org
Financial Wellness of Portage County - Improves quality of life by assisting families and individuals to become financially stable through coaching to develop personal finance skills. Whether you need to save $10 a month or reduce thousands of dollars of debt, Financial Wellness can help you! This is a FREE and confidential service to help with budgeting, reducing debt, applying for loans, organizing taxes, planning for future, or preparing for life events.
715-346-1321 or email sherry.daniels@wisc.edu
Employment
FSET -The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is a free program that helps FoodShare members build their job skills and find jobs. FSET will assess your strengths, needs and preferences to help you with getting a job. (Must be receiving foodshare to enroll).
Contact Ben Massen - 715-389-0263
WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) - for youth in school 14-21 or out of school youth 16-24 (Works primarily with students in Senior year)
Contact Colt Nicklaus - 715-544-1561
W2 Program - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. W-2 is a program that provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families.
715-345-5350
Skills Enhancement Program - The Skills Enhancement Program is a locally designed workforce development program that assists working, low-income individuals obtain the skills needed to compete for living wage jobs. The program assists with tuition, books, and training-related transportation and child care costs that participants could not otherwise afford.
Contact Melissa Miller, Skills Development Manager: 608-369-3437 - mmiller@capmail.org
Clothing Assistance
Kid’s Clothing - Tiff's Closet
Call 715-252-7860
Monday 9a-11p and Thursdays 2p-4p
Covid rules:
NO kids allowed at this time.
MUST wear mask or something to cover your face AND be healthy.
Only 5 parents in the room at a time. 1 per family. We will walk you through this upon entry.
There will be time limits depending on how many kids you are shopping for. (20 or 30 mins max)
MUST sanitize before entering the building, we will provide.
Social distancing is required.
1 visit per month per family.
Community Point Thrift Store - Home to Dressed for Success Program (clothing for employment)
on Facebook: Portage County Dressed to Work Association, Inc.
2124 Rice Street
Open 11am - 4pm
Car / Home Repairs
United Way - In a Fix program
715-341-6740
CAP Services - Work N Wheels - assistance to buy a new vehicle.
Contact Sollita - 715-343-7110 - sfranc@capmail.org
CAP Services - Weatherization and Rehabilitation Services
Contact Mona Aubut, Housing Program Specialist - 715-343-7146 - maubut@capmail.org
Shifting Gears - can purchase or receive a new and improved used bicycle
715-344-3677
Car Seat Assistance
Children All Ride Safely (C.A.R.S) - contact Portage County Health and Human Services
817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, WI - 715-345-5350 option 8
Stevens Point Child Safety Center - Please CALL or EMAIL ahead to make an appointment 715-341-7328 or spchildsafetycenter@gmail.com
open Tuesdays 10am - 4pm
Medical / Health
Family Health La Clinica - services available are general health, behavioral health, substance recovery, lab, dental, women’s health, specialty exams, and health education. WIC Services and Mobile Health also available.
3504 East Maria Drive - 1-800-942-5330
Legal Assistance
Wisconsin Judicare - Wisconsin Judicare's mission is to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise cannot afford it.
info@judicare.org or call (715) 842-1681 or (800) 472-1638
Family Law Center - Portage County Courthouse - 2nd Floor
715-344-3677
Diapers / Wipes
United Way - No Wet Behinds Program - free diapers and wipes at various locations. Diapers can be picked up at Bootstrap, Family Crisis Center, and Place of Peace / Tiff’s Closet