Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Manitowoc
InCourage
300 East Reed AvenueManitowoc, WI 54220
Hotline: (920) 684-5770
Phone: (920) 684-4661
URL: https://incouragewi.org/
Email: incourage@incouragewi.org
InCourage provides services to victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault.Services include: 24 hr help line with trained volunteer advocates, emergency short term shelter, advocacy program, support groups, information and referrals to victims of other types of abuse and concerned community members.
Marathon
Catholic Charities of Diocese of La Crosse - Wausau Office
540 South Third AvenueWausau, WI 54402
Hotline: (715) 849-3311
Phone: (888) 212-4357
Fax: (888) 212-4357
URL: https://cclse.org/wausau/
The Catholic Charities of Diocese of La Crosse at their Wausau Office offers a variety of services and referrals for individuals in need within the community.
Office hours: Mon - Thu 9 AM to 4 PM; Friday by appointment only
Women's Community, Inc.
3200 Hilltop AvenueWausau, WI 54401
Hotline: (888) 665-1234
Phone: (715) 842-7323
Phone 2: (715) 842-5663 (Office)
Fax: (715) 842-7051
URL: https://womenscommunity.org/
Women’s Community, Inc. program offers a 24 hour confidential hotline, advocacy, support groups, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, sexual assault services and safety planning. Services available to victims domestic abuse, sexual assault and/or human trafficking.
Marinette
Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
1530 Main StreetMarinette, WI 54143
Hotline: (800) 956-6656
Phone: (715) 735-6656
Phone 2: (906) 290-9081 (Text only)
Fax: (715) 735-7293
URL: https://therainbowhouse.us
Rainbow House serve victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through providing prevention, education, and information to communities, families, and schools. An emergency shelter and a 24 hr crisis hotline and referrals to multiple resources are available. Serving residents of Marinette and Oconto counties.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Women's Center
728 North James Lovell StreetMilwaukee, WI 53233
Hotline: (414) 671-6140
Phone: (414) 449-4777
Fax: (414) 221-0169
URL: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/milwaukee-womens-center/overview.html
Milwaukee Women’s Center through their Community Partners program create partnerships and collaborations to solve problems for families in need. Over 30 allies throughout the community provide individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity. Contact center or 24 hr help line for referrals and assistance.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center - Social Services Department
1032 South Cesar E. Chavez DriveMilwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: (414) 897-5630
URL: https://sschc.org/support-programs/social-services/
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center’s Social Services Department helps patients through programs focused on domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, neglect, community violence, social isolation and other special needs.
Sojourner Family Peace Center
619 West Walnut StreetMilwaukee, WI 53212
Hotline: (414) 933-2722
URL: https://www.familypeacecenter.org/
Sojourner Family Peace Center provides a 24-hour hotline, shelter, support groups, assistance with filing restraining orders, case management services (including helping victims of domestic violence find and access shelter, establish safe housing, find child care, provide counseling, get referrals for health care, and help obtaining civil legal services through our partnership with Legal Action of Wisconsin, where attorneys provide free legal advice and representation), life skills (self-sufficiency and economic empowerment) and providing temporary shelter for pets of victims leaving a violent relationship.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Horario: lunes - viernes 8 AM a 4:30 PM
The Asha Project, Inc.
3719 West Center StreetMilwaukee, WI 53210
Phone: (414) 252-0075
Fax: (414) 252-0076
URL: https://ashafamilyservices.org/
Email: staff@ashafamilyservices.org
The Asha Project, Inc. believes in the existence and provision of culturally specific methods to better address the elimination of gender-based violence and the sexual exploitation of women and children in African American communities. Serving victims and survivors of domestic/sexual violence, sex trafficking victims, abusers/batterers, families of victims/survivors. While primarily serve black men and women, services are also available for others regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality or disability.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM to 5 PM
UMOS - Latina Resource Center
2701 South Chase AvenueSuite D
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone: (414) 389-6500
Fax: (414) 389-9961
URL: https://www.umos.org/
Services provided for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence. Food pantry, social services, child development programs and additional services available.
Monroe
Brighter Tomorrows
505 Douglas StreetSparta, WI 54656
Phone: (608) 269-7853
URL: https://www.mocobrightertomorrows.com/
Email: mocobrightertomorrows@gmail.com
Brighter Tomorrows provides services to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; services include but are not limited to: a 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention, legal and personal advocacy, information and referrals, safety planning, as well as support groups.