Community Resources
Need help finding other resources? United Way of Dane County has a 24 hour helpline. Call 211 anytime.
- A printer-friendly brochure of this page is also available in English and Spanish.
- Information about violence prevention
| CAC Housing Resource Desk | Information and referral to community housing resources & housing search assistance. (608) 237-1255 |
| Tenant Resource Center | Housing counseling, mediation services and information on community resources. (608) 257-0006 |
| Energy/Utility Assistance | Help with heating/electric costs and energy crisis. (608) 267-8601 or 1 (800) 506-5596 |
| Housing Navigation Services | Assistance with housing applications, guidance, and planning. (608) 826-8093 |
| Homeless Services Consortium of Dane County | For those who are homeless or in danger of losing housing. (608) 266-6254 |
| Project Home | Home repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy improvements. (608) 246-373 |
| Home Energy | Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). |
| Assurance Wireless | Free cell phone with minutes and texting for low income households who qualify. 1 (888) 321-5880 |
| Lifeline | Discounted phone and internet services for low income families. (608) 267-3595 |
| Internet Discount Finder | Matches eligible Wisconsin residents to low-cost home internet service and discount programs. Call the Wisconsin Internet and Phone Helpline at (608) 267-3595 for support by phone. |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Parenting support and preschool education for families. (608) 275-6740 |
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| Babies & Beyond | 24 hour helpline that has a variety of services. Does not refer to abortion services. Sharing Center has a variety of items including free new pack n plays. (608) 222-0008 |
| Car Seat Program | Low price car seats and free car seat checks by appointment. Text (608) 333-6087. Email: safekids@uwhealth.org |
| 4C's | Community Coordinated Child Care helps find safe and accredited child care. (608) 271-9181 |
| Respite Center | Provides 24 hour emergency child care in a crisis, and planned care when looking for work, housing, or if you need a break. (608) 244-5700 |
| Parental Stress Line | Confidential listening support to parents 24 hours/day over the phone. 1(800) 632-8188 |
| Bereaved Parents of Madison Inc | Support for families after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. (920) 643-0217 |
| Project Babies | Provides portable bassinets, baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other items as needed. (608) 770-9588 |
| Birth to 3 Program | Developmental screening and support for children ages 0-3.
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| Early Childhood | Screening and special education for children ages 3-5 in Madison School District. East: (608) 663-8471 West: (608) 516-2740. |
| Play and Learn | Free program that provides 2 hours of fun learning activities for children 0-5 and their parents.
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| Madison Children's Museum | Discovery learning and creative play. (608) 256-6445 |
| Rise | Provides parenting support, home visiting, and information. (608) 250-6634 |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Food pantry, prescription assistance, and portable cribs made available to low income families. (608) 257-0919 |
| Baby Depot | Offers baby items if available. (608) 441-7680 |
| Blackhawk Church | Delivers box of baby items. Leave a message. Will not receive a call back, call again when mother goes into labor. 1st call: (608) 828-4232. 2nd call: (608) 669-3171 |
| Village Diaper Bank | Learn where you can get free diapers. (Note that we offer diapers through our Perinatal Care Coordination and Nurse-Family Partnership programs.) |
| FoodShare Helpline | Second Harvest volunteers will help you learn if you are eligible for FoodShare benefits. 1-877-366-3635 |
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| FoodShare Program | Assistance to buy food at grocery stores. (608) 242-7441 |
| Madison and Dane County Food Resource Guide | Madison and Dane County food resource guide. In both English and Spanish. |
| WIC Program | Women, Infants, & Children nutrition program. (608) 267-1111. |
| Centro Hispano | Immigration Services Program, with cost. (608) 400-9469 |
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| Community Immigration Law Center | Immigration legal services, reduced fee and free. (608) 640-4444 |
| RISE Law Center | Family and immigration law. (608) 256-1015 |
| Wisconsin Law School Immigrant Justice Clinic | Legal services including rental housing, employment, and public benefits law. (608) 890-0678 |
| Health Insurance | Resources on getting health insurance. |
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| Health Care Services | Links to free and low cost clinics in Dane County. |
| Oral Health Services | Links to low cost dental service providers. |
This flow chart can help if you're not sure what types of local resources you need.
| 988 Lifeline | 24/7 support for people in crisis including suicidal and emotional distress. Call or text 988. |
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| Behavioral Health Resource Center | Information and referrals for mental health and substance use. (608) 267-2244 |
| Journey Mental Health Center | Mental health and substance use services. (608) 280-2700 |
| DAIS | Domestic violence support. (608) 251-4445 or 1-800-747-4045 |
| NAMI Dane County | Support for individuals and families with mental illness. (608) 249-7188 |
| Comprehensive Community Services | For those with MA and a mental health and/or substance use issue needing rehab services. Youth: (608) 283-1400. Adult: (608) 242-6415 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor. |
| The Rainbow Project | Help for parents with children who have behavioral or emotional challenges. (608) 255-7356 |
| Safe Communities | Support for individuals around suicide prevention and drug abuse (608) 441-3060 |
| Focused Interruption | Evidence-based intervention and prevention services to people impacted by gun violence (608) 467-2029 |
| Behavioral Health Resource Center | Information and referrals for mental health and substance use. (608) 784-8669 |
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| Journey Mental Health Center | Mental health and substance use services. (608) 280-2700 |
| First Breath | Free program to help all people quit smoking. (608) 251-1675 |
| Comprehensive Community Services | For those with MA and a mental health and/or substance use issue needing rehab services. Youth: (608) 283-1400. Adult: (608) 242-6415 |
| Safe Communities | Support for individuals around suicide prevention and drug abuse (608) 441-3060 |
Narcotics Anonymous (Badgerland Area) | Support for people with alcohol and narcotics dependency issues |
