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LA CROSSE COUNTY RESOURCES
AIDS/HIV Program For Select Populations
AIDS Resource Center Of Wisconsin
Grandview Center 1707 Main Street, Suite 420, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for HIV infected persons or persons with AIDS; call for times and locations
Contact: 1-800-947-3353
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides testing, support and risk reduction counseling for people concerned
about HIV/AIDS and families of HIV positive individuals
Contact: Al Graewin at (608) 785-9872
ALCOHOL/DRUG
Substance Abuse Services
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Alcohol/drug abuse assessment, counseling, detoxification, residential treatment,
intervention, and education/prevention
Contact: Rebecca Cleveland at (608) 775-2287
Coulee Council on Addictions
921 West Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Intervention for families, employers, etc. concerned about someone else's drinking
or drug use
Contact: Linda Wissing/Jeff Schroeder at (608) 784-4177
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare - Mayo Health System
212 South 11th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Outpatient substance abuse services
Contact: (608) 791-9555
Substance Abuse Counseling
Cchum Program
Coulee Council on Addictions
921 West Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Outreach program for people with chronic AODA issues
Contact: Jim Stelavage at (608) 784-4177
Changing Times AODA Counseling Services
Coulee Youth Centers, Inc.
231 Copeland Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Alcohol/drug abuse assessment for adults and minors
Contact: Eric Sopher at (608) 785-2447
Center For Effective Living, Ltd.
603 King Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Alcohol/drug abuse assessment
Contact: (608) 782-5775
Substance Abuse Counseling (continued)
Hoffe Counseling Inc.
319 Main Street Suite 302, La Crosse, WI 54601
Counseling/therapy available for individuals, families, and groups
Contact: Todd Hoffe, CADC III at (608) 796-1168
Johnson Counseling and Consulting
505 King Street, Suite 227, La Crosse, WI 54601
Substance abuse services
Contact: John Johnson at (608) 796-2710
New Beginnings Counseling Clinic
319 Main Street, Suite 302, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provide substance abuse services
Contact: Susan Cowell at (608) 796-0987
Winona Counseling Clinic
115 5th Avenue South Suite 414, La Crosse, WI 54601
Substance abuse services
Contact: Michelle Johnson at (608) 782-1117
Christian Family Counseling
801 Critter Court, Onalaska, WI 54650
Alcohol/drug abuse counseling and alcohol/drug abuse education/prevention
Contact: 1-877-820-4958
Substance Abuse Support Services
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – La Crosse County
Coordinating group consisting of the 50 local groups of Alcoholics Anonymous
Contact: (608) 784-7560
Coulee Council on Addictions
921 West Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Program to enhance recovery through education and prevention strategies and by
promoting healthy lifestyles
Contact: Paula Curtis at (608) 784-4177
Al-Anon/Alateen
Message line with information for meetings available in La Crosse County
Call hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6 PM (eastern standard time)
Contact: (800) 344-2666
National Clearinghouse For Alcohol And Drug Information
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
5600 Fishers Lanes Rockwall II, Rockville, MD 20857
Provides information about substance abuse prevention and treatment, and
referrals to treatment services and support groups
Contact: (800) 729-6686
Relapse Prevention Program
Coulee Council on Addictions
921 West Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides information on life and financial management, along with marital and
family issues
Contact: Paula Curtis at (608) 784-4177
Substance Abuse Education
A Guide For Parents About Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs
CESA #4 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency)
923 East Garland, West Salem, WI 54669
Parents Guide on Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs
Contact: Tracy Herlitzke at (608) 786-4838
Coulee Council on Addictions
921 West Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Education and in-service training programs
Contact: Heather Quackenboss at (608) 784-4177
AMBULANCE (EMERGENCY)
Contact:
911
ARTS/PUMP HOUSE REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
119 King Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Encourages and enables persons with disabilities to participate in the arts.
Contact: (609) 785-1434
BADGERCARE
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Contact: 1-800-362-3002
La Crosse County Human Services Department - Economic Support
300 North 4th Street P.O. Box 4002, La Crosse, WI 54602
Certification for BadgerCare
Contact: Shirley Ross at (608) 785-6001
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
128 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Provides emergency aid, family financial counseling, marriage, family and
individual counseling. (www.catholiccharities.org)
Contact: Mary Fitzpatrick at 782-0704
CHILD ABUSE SERVICES
Child Protective Services - Family And Children's Services
La Crosse County Human Services Department
300 North 4th Street P.O. Box 4002, La Crosse, WI 54602
Child protective services including emergency services
Contact: Mary Ellen Prinsen at (608) 785-6054
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
15757 North 78th Street, Scottsdale, AR 85260
Provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals in the areas of child abuse,
domestic violence, parenting, and adult survivor issues
Contact: Chris Monaco, Ph.D. at (800) 422-4453
Telephone Crisis Intervention
First Call For Help - FCFH – La Crosse
P.O. Box 426, Onalaska, WI 54650
Telephone crisis intervention hotline
Contact: (608) 775-4344
CHILD CARE
Family Resources
Child Care Resource &Referral Dept.
(608)784-4519 or 800-873-1768
CHILD CARE LICENSING
State of WI Dept. of Health & Human Services
4003 Kinney Coulee Rd. N. Suite 1
La Crosse
Rita
608-785-9457 La Crosse County
Roberta
608-785-9460 Vernon & Monroe Counties
Nancy
608-261-7678 Crawford County
P.O. Box 8947 Madison, WI 53708
CHILDREN'S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI
Provides support to children ages 5-14 years old who have lost a loved one.
Meets 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays at Gundersen Lutheran
Contact: Sandy Nelson at 785-0530, ext. 3373
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
207 5th Ave. South, La Crosse, WI
Open: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 Am – 5:00 PM
Sunday Noon – 5:00 PM
Reduced fee for low-income families, inquire at front desk
Contact: 784-2652
CLOTHING-USED
Bear-ly Used 311 Main St., Holmen
Tue., Thurs., Fri. 10-4:30, Wed. 10-7:30, Sat. 10-2
Fine Things, 1300 Caledonia St., La Crosse
Mon. - Fri. 10-5, Sat 10-3
Friendship Tree, 729 S. 6th Street, La Crosse
Mon. - Sat. 10-5
Salvation Army Thrift Store, 728 Copeland, La Crosse
Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9 - 4
Second Showing, 1400 West Ave. S., La Crosse
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5, Thurs 10-6, Sat. 10-3
Wee Repeat, 1732 Market St., La Crosse
children's clothing, toys, equipment
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5, Thurs 10-6, Sat. 10-3
Sister’s Consignment 1201 S. 10
Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5
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ST., La Crosse
Vintage Vogue, 115 5 Ave. S. La Crosse
Monday-Saturday 10-5
Consignment Connection, 708 Winnebago St. La Crosse
Wed-Sat 11-4
The Consignment Boutique, 1824 George St., La Crosse
Thurs-Fri 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun 12-5
Twice is Nice, 200 Main Street, Onalaska
Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat. 10-4
526-3554
782-1722
784-6973
784-1421
785-1220
785-1711
785-2553
782-3722
784-3911
779-594
779-4121
CLOTHING-USED
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Good Steward Resale Shop, 2552 Rose Street, La Crosse
Tue 10-6, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-5, Sat. 10 - 3
Clothes Closet for Women, 612 Division St. La Crosse
Mon. 9:30 - Noon, Tues. 4:30 - 8 PM, Sat. 1 - 4 PM
The Elite Repeat, 1601 Jackson St., La Crosse
Mon & Sat. 10-2, Tue & Thurs10-6, Wed & Fri 10-4
Goodwill, 2334 Rose Street, La Crosse
779-9763
784-5745
784-6700
783-2710
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community Liaison Program
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Purpose of the program is to identify and serve individuals and families whose
needs are not currently being met by existing programs
Contact: Lindsey Schwartz at (608) 785-5841
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
Chamber of Commerce
712 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 784-4880
City Of La Crosse - Equal Opportunities Commission
400 La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601
Discrimination assistance
Contact: Jodi Bjornstad at (608) 789-7510
COUNSELING - MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL
Family and Children's Center
1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 785-0001
Lutheran Social Services
2350 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 788-5090
Riverdale Marriage and Family Clinic
128 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 782-0704
Human Development Associates
115 5th Avenue South, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 784-8688
Center For Effective Living
603 King Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: 782-5775
SUPPORT GROUPS
DivorceCare
La Crosse, WI 54601
Divorce/separation support group
Contact: Audrey Quanrude at (608) 788-5090
Depressed Anonymous
Franciscan Spirituality Center
920 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Self-help group where persons with similar needs can form networks of friendship
and support
Contact: Vince Hatt at (608) 791-5295
Journey to Freedom Support Group
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue First Floor, La Crosse, WI 54601
Ongoing support for people thinking about quitting, are working on it, or need
help since quitting smoking
Contact: Susan Lundsten at (608) 775-5442
COUNSELING - MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL
Pregnancy And Infant Loss Support Group
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for families who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth,
newborn death, or early infant death
Contact: (608) 775-3878
Support Group for Separated, Divorced, Widowed Persons
3511 Robinsdale, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for separated, divorced, widowed, or single persons
Contact: Mary Foley at (608) 788-7537
SOCM - Support Our Country's Military
926 Cliffwood Lane, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for family and friends of those serving in the military
Contact: Donna Brooks at (608) 788-1924
Parent Connection
Family Resources - La Crosse
1500 Green Bay Street P.O. Box 1897, La Crosse, WI 54602
Parent networking group
Contact: Judi Zabel at (608) 784-8125
New Horizons For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
P.O. Box 2031, La Crosse, WI 54602
Support groups offered for children who have experienced domestic abuse, women
currently in or who are leaving a domestic abuse situation, older woman's group
Contact: Linda Madigan at (608) 791-2600
CRIME STOPPERS
Contact: (608) 784-8477 or 1-800 947-3577
CRISIS INTERVENTION
First Call for Help (24 hours - 7 days a week)
Contact: (608) 775-4344 or 1-800-362-8255
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare
Behavioral Health Services
Contact: (608) 791-9555
Gundersen Lutheran
Sexual Assault Services
24-hour crisis line
Contact: (608) 775-5950
New Horizons (shelter for battered women)
24 hours - 7 days a week
Contact: (608) 791-2600 or 1-888-231-0066
Animal Control - Humane Society
Contact: (608) 781-4014 Available 24 hours
DENTISTS (WHO ACCEPT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/HEALTHY START)
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Clinic
238 Front Street, Cashton
Contact: (608)654-5100 Ext. 257 or 232
Dr. Shea
2 Copeland Ave. Suite 230, La Crosse
Contact: (608) 782-4054
Dr. Michael Funk, Pediatric Dentist
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 775-2867 (Waiting List in place for new MA clients)
Dr. John Moore & Dr. Kerrie Moore
Prefers emergency MA Only. Will see child with pain, swelling or obvious decay
Contact: (608)782-7374
DISABILITIES
Social Security Benefits Outreach
Riverfront, Inc.
3000 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Serve to help SSI beneficiaries understand the impact of work on social security benefits
to SSI beneficiaries with disabilities
Contact: Ann Rendler at (608) 784-9450
Independent Living Services, Inc.
4439 Mormon Coulee Road
Contact: (608) 787-1111
DISABILITIES (continued)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
124 N. 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-9500
Wisconsin First Step
1910 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides Information and Referral services, human services directories, a searchable
web site, and a library of resources that can be mailed to callers
Contact: (800) 642-7837
Birth to 3 Program
La Crosse County Human Services Department
Family Resources P.O. Box 1897, 122 N 7th St., La Crosse, WI 54602
Provide early intervention services designed to meet the special developmental needs
of eligible children and the needs of the family related to the child's development
Contact: Kristie Schmitz at (608) 784-8125
Social Security Administration – La Crosse Office
Post Office Building, Room 213 425 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Information and assistance in establishing eligibility for benefits for programs
administered by Social Security
Contact: Ricardo Acevedo at (608) 784-5605
W-2 Disabilities Hotline: Statewide 1-888-400-0249
DIVORCED/SEPARATED/SINGLE PARENT GROUPS
Support Group for Separated, Divorced, Widowed Persons
3511 Robinsdale, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides a support group for separated, divorced, widowed, or single persons
Contact: Mary Foley at (608) 788-7537
DivorceCare
Lutheran Social Services
La Crosse, WI 54601
Divorce/separation support group
Contact: Audrey Quanrude at (608) 788-5090
The Opportunity Center
Coleman Building, Room 129
Western Wisconsin Technical College, La Crosse, WI
Support groups available for enrolled students who are separated, divorced, or widowed.
Call to inquire about the “displaced homemakers” program.
Contact: (608) 785-9436
Attention Deficit Disorders Support Group
CHADD of The Greater Coulee Region
1619 Cunningham Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for parents of children with ADD, providers, and adults with ADD
Contact: Char Wegner at (608) 781-4150
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
New Horizons (women’s shelter)
P.O. Box 2031, La Crosse WI
Contact: 24 hour Crisis Line 1-888-231-0066 or
Information and Services at (608) 791-2600
Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Program
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides advocacy including legal advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault
Contact: Maureen Funk at (608) 775-5462
New Horizons For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
P.O. Box 2031, La Crosse, WI 54602
Support groups offered for children who have experienced domestic abuse, women
currently in or who are leaving a domestic abuse situation, older woman's group
Contact: Linda Madigan at (608) 791-2600
Batterer's Intervention Program
New Beginnings Counseling Clinic
319 Main Street, Suite 302, La Crosse, WI 54601
Batterer's Intervention Program; 12 or 24 week program
Contact: Susan Cowell at (608) 796-0987
EDUCATION/CAREER COUNSELING
Adult Resources and Advising
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Contact: (608) 785-8067
The Opportunity Center
Western Wisconsin Technical College
Coleman Building, Room 129, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-9436
EDUCATION-GED (HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA)
Western Wisconsin Technical College
Academic Resource Center
400 7th Street North, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-9535
EDUCATION/SUPPORT GROUPS - PARENTING
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Parenting Program
Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health
1900 South Avenue Mail Stop H04-004, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides support, information, and instruction to parents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder or
suspected ADHD
Contact: Harvey Weinberg, PhD at (608) 775-4480
New Mom And Baby Group
Family Health Clinic – La Crosse - Franciscan Skemp Healthcare
815 South 10th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides an opportunity to meet other parents with new children and ask questions about baby care,
breastfeeding and parenting
Contact: Cathy Pupp at (608) 791-4172
EDUCATION/SUPPORT GROUPS – PARENTING
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Family Resources
1500 Green Bay Street, La Crosse
Parent Connection (parent support/education)
Every Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (childcare available)
Play Shops (parents and children play together)
Every Friday and Saturday 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Babies Day Out (pregnant/new parents and babies)
Every Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Parent Friend (1:1 parent support in home or at Family Resources)
Contact: (608) 784-8125 for La Crosse, Monroe & Juneau Counties
Center For Effective Living, Ltd.
603 King Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Parenting education and parents group (ADD/ADHD)
Contact: James Lageunesse at (608) 782-5775
Healthy Families
Family And Children’s Center – La Crosse
1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides a home visitation family support program
Contact: Donna Jolley at (608) 785-0001
PATH Wisconsin, Inc
N5589 Commerce Road Suites 160 & 100, Onalaska, WI 54650
Provides support, intervention, skill building to families in areas of household management, problem
solving, behavior management, chemical, emotional, and physical health
Contact: (608) 779-5992
Parenting Your Out Of Control Teenager
Stein Counseling And Consulting, Ltd.
115 5th Avenue South Suite 416, La Crosse, WI 54601
Group designed to help parents of teens who are out of control
Contact: Ted Stein at (608) 785-7000
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Support group for parents of children birth to one year
Contact: Vicki Truscott/Stephanie Ryan at 782-7300
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Salvation Army
728 Copeland Ave., La Crosse
Mon-Fri 8:30-Noon and 1:00-4:30 PM
Contact: (608) 782-6126
United Migrant Opportunity Services (Richland Center)
221 W. Seminary St., Richland Center
Mon-Fri 8-4:30
Provides support services such as food, clothing, lodging and others for crisis situations.
Contact: (608) 647-8821
First Call For Help
(608)791-4344
EMPLOYMENT
Coulee CAP – La Crosse County Office
2101 Victory Street, Suite C, La Crosse, WI
Several programs available for a variety of age groups to acquire job skills, leadership skills,
interviewing techniques, assistance with business start-up and management, etc.
Contact: (608) 782-4876
Wisconsin Job Center – La Crosse County
402 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 789-5627
For job line listings, contact: (608) 791-0695
Workforce Connections
402 N. 8th Street, La Crosse
Provide job finding and interviewing skills. May provide support services
to acquire employment.
Contact: (608) 789-5620
The Opportunity Center
Western Wisconsin Technical College
Coleman Building, Room 129, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-9436
La Crosse Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
2615 George St., La Crosse
Contact: Denis Tucker at (608) 781-5744
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
333 Buchner Place, Wing B, La Crosse
Contact: (608) 785-9500
Riverfront, Inc.
3000 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Employment services
Contact: (608) 784-9450
Unemployment
Contact: 1-800-822-5246
W-2
La Crosse County Human Services
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-6001
FAMILY PLANNING
Options in Reproductive Care
1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse
Provides birth control information, pregnancy testing and non-directive options counseling
Contraceptives available, both prescription and non-prescription contraceptive
methods and emergency hormonal contraception
Contact: (608) 775-8390
FAMILY PLANNING (continued)
Family Planning Waiver Medicaid Outstation
UW Health
600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
Provides a Medicaid subprogram benefit for women between the ages of 15 and 44
that covers certain family planning services
Contact: Deb Parker at (608) 263-5889
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare – Mayo Health System
800 West Avenue South, La Crosse, WI
Family planning services
Contact: Diane Holmay at (608) 782-9760
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Family planning services
Contact: Jeanne at (608) 775-6340
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI
Pregnancy testing
Contact: Laura Gambino at (608) 785-9723
Lutheran Social Services Of WI and Upper Michigan
2350 South Avenue, #213, La Crosse, WI
Support services for pregnant women/expectant fathers who are experiencing
unplanned pregnancies
Contact: Sherrie Seidel at (608) 788-5090
New Life Pregnancy Counseling Center
Lutherans for Life
106 North 9th Street, La Crosse, WI
Free and confidential pregnancy testing, adoption information
Contact: Sue Cejka at (608) 785-2377
Pro-life Pregnancy Support Services (Birthright-La Crosse)
1707 Main Street, Suite 106, La Crosse
Contact: Roberta Ujda at (608) 782-0373
Family Planning Services
815 South 10th Street, La Crosse, WI
Provides pregnancy testing and pregnancy counseling
Contact: Thomas Grau, MD at (608) 784-6648
FINANCIAL AID FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI
Financial Aid Office
Contact: (608)785-8604
Viterbo College
815 South 9th Street, La Crosse, WI
Financial Aid Office
Contact: (608) 796-3900
Western Wisconsin Technical College
304 North 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Financial Aid
Contact: (608) 785-9579
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
La Crosse County UW Cooperative Extension Office
400 4th Street North, Room 3140, La Crosse, WI
Family Financial Consultants work with individuals/families on a one-to-one basis
To examine money management practices and problems, assess current debt level, etc.
Contact: Mary Meehan-Strub at (608) 785-9593
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.
128 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Financial counseling for individuals and families
Contact: Wendy Kelly at (608) 782-0704
Credit Counseling Center of La Crosse
111 North 9th Street, La Crosse, WI
Free budget and credit counseling
Contact: Ken Smith at (608) 784-8380
FIRE (EMERGENCY)
Contact:
911
FOOD-EMERGENCY
Emergency Food Program
The Salvation Army – La Crosse
223 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Food is distributed on a scheduled point system once per month or more per family or individual
Contact: Shelly Krause at (608) 782-6126
Food Buying Club
SHARE - Southeastern Wisconsin
Anyone qualifies for service. Pay $18.00 for a variety of grocery items.
Contact: (608) 788-1924 (La Crosse)
Contact: (608) 781-3263 (Onalaska)
Food Pantry Outlet Site
Even Start Family Literacy
W7908 CTH "Z", Onalaska, WI 54650
Contact: Roberta Lang at (608) 783-9393
FOOD-EMERGENCY
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Food Pantry
Onalaska Schools' Food Pantry
Onalaska Food Service Building 705 8th Avenue North, Onalaska, WI 54650
Provide food for families living within the Onalaska School District
Contact: Diane Oldani Wulf at (608) 783-5460
Emergency Food Shelf
WAFER
403 Causeway Boulevard, La Crosse, WI 54603
Food Pantry and distributes government commodities
Income verification necessary
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact: Lori Bryant at (608) 782-6003
Emergency Services
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of LaCrosse, Inc.
128 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI 54602
Will assist with crisis on a case-by-case basis (food, transportation, rent, etc.)
Contact: Mary Fitzpatrick at (608) 782-0710
Emergency Food Basket
Onalaska Emergency Food Basket
735 Sand Lake Road Box 32, Onalaska, WI 54650
Food baskets provide a 3-4 day supply and include canned goods and a voucher for (milk, bread, eggs)
and fresh produce
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Contact: Linda Smith at (608) 783-7722
Emergency Food Shelf
West Salem Area Community Care and Share Pantry
Our Savior's Lutheran Church 359 North Leonard Street, West Salem, WI 54669
Food Shelf
Contact: Judy Long at (608) 786-1142
FoodShare
La Crosse County Human Services Department
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
FoodShare Wisconsin provides government funded food assistance benefits to eligible individuals and
households
Contact: (608) 785-6001
Kane Street Community Garden
Hunger Task Force of La Crosse
403 Causeway Blvd, La Crosse, WI 54603
Production and distribution of free, organically grown vegetables to low-income individuals or families
Contact: Scott Weaver at (608) 793-1002
WIC (Women, Infants, And Children Nutrition Program)
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referrals to
other health and nutrition services
Contact: Linda Lee at (608) 785-9865
Free Meal Programs
A Place Of Grace Catholic Worker House
919 Hood Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provides free meals for people in need
Soup is served beginning at 11 am Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday;
Dinner is offered from 4:30 pm - 6 pm Thursday and 1:30 pm - 3 pm Sunday
Contact: Mickey Collins at (608) 782-6224
Come For Supper
Our Savior's Lutheran Church 612 Division Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Free meals to those in need
Meals are held every Tuesday evening; doors open at 4:30 pm, supper at 5 pm
Contact: (608) 782-3468
Monday's Meals
St. Luke's Methodist Church 1022 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Free meal program every Monday at 5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Molly Lightner at (608) 782-6421
The Salvation Army – La Crosse
223 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Two meals a day are furnished for individuals and families needing this service
Contact: Cinda Todd at (608) 782-6126
FUEL (Energy Assistance)
Low Income Energy Assistance Program – LIEAP
La Crosse County Human Services Department
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Provides fuel assistance to all income eligible households that apply and qualify
to assist eligible households in affording heart for the current heating season
Contact: Tom Miller at (608) 785-6001
Transitional Housing Financial Assistance
YWCA of the Coulee Region
3219 Commerce Street, La Crosse, WI
Financial assistance may be available for initial rental expenses (hook up for
phone and some utilities)
Contact: Alaine Lagasse at (608)781-2783 x8
Salvation Army
223 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact: Cinda Todd at (608) 782-6126
Couleecap
201 Melby Street, Westby, WI
Contact: Sharon Pederson at (608) 634-7379
FURNITURE-USED
Boyer's Budget Furniture
2100 West Ave S., LX
Contact: (608) 788-0535
Goodwill
2334 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 783-2710
Salvation Army Thrift Store
728 Copeland Avenue, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 784-1421
Good Steward Resale Shop
2552 Rose Street, La Crosse
Contact: (608) 779-9763
HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
La Crosse County Health Department
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, Wi
Provides health screenings, immunizations, home care services
Contact: (608) 785-9723
BadgerCare
Health insurance for working families
Contact: 1-800-362-3002
Saint Clare Health Mission
916 Ferry St., La Crosse
Health care services for low-income people without insurance
Open Tuesday and Thursday 5 PM
Contact: (608) 791-9546
Childhood Injury Prevention Program/Car Seat Clinics
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Parent/professional education on unintentional injury causes, i.e. car seats,
choking, safe day care, home safety
Contact: (608) 785-9872
La Crosse Area Health Initiative (Tobacco Coalition)
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Public/professional education on clean indoor air and secondhand smoke
as well as youth prevention messages
Contact: Paula Silha at (608) 785-9872
Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP)
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
The goal of the program is to improve the health of Wisconsin women by
providing screening, referral, follow-up, and education for specific health risks
Contact: Sarah Peterson at (608) 785-9723
HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (continued)
Gerard Hall
940 Division Street, La Crosse, WI
Residential services for young single pregnant women and mothers. Provides structured
living environment for women to prepare for parenting, learn self-care, and acquire
skills to live independently with their child(ren).
Contact: (608) 791-3985
Nursing Mother
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare – Mayo Health System
700 West Avenue South, La Crosse, WI
Breastfeeding education and support class
Contact: Beth Padesky at (608) 791-9723
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Lactation consultant help educate and support the breastfeeding mother in managing
a variety of breastfeeding questions or concerns
Contact: Brenda Whetstone at (608) 775-6876
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Promotes breastfeeding among all women
Contact: Kim Kochenderfer at (608) 785-9865
LaLeche League Breastfeeding Mothers Group – La Crosse
911 Dane Lane, Holmen, WI 54636
Counseling, information and meetings offered to interested persons
concerning breastfeeding and mothering
Contact: Kim Welvaert at (608) 526-2481
HOUSING (LOW INCOME)
La Crosse County Housing
615 Plainview Road, La Crosse, WI
Quality, affordable low-income housing
Contact: Pat Dienger at (608) 781-5365
La Crosse City Housing Authority
1307 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI
Low-income housing
Contact: (608) 782-2264
Community Liaison Program
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Maintains a rental directory and helps people locate housing and housing resources
Contact: Lindsey Swartz at (608) 785-5841
Coulee Region Community Action Program
2101 Victory Street, Suite C, La Crosse, WI
Assists with a variety of housing issues
Contact: (608) 796-9181
HOUSING (LOW INCOME)
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Independent Living Resources
4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse
Services for persons with disabilities
Contact: (608) 787-1111 or 1-888-474-5745
Catholic Charities
128 South 6th Street, La Crosse, WI
Provides a variety of services including emergency aid, family financial counseling,
and assist with rent (www.catholiccharities.org)
Contact: Mary Fitzpatrick at 782-0704
HUMAN SERVICES
La Crosse County Human Services
300 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 785-5875
INSULATION AND WEATHERIZATION
Couleecap
2101 Victory Street, Suite C, La Crosse, WI
Contact: Sharon Pederson at (608) 634-7379 or (608) 782-4876
LEGAL SERVICES/ADVOCACY
State Public Defender – La Crosse County
205 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Exchange Building
La Crosse, WI
Represent low-income clients
Contact: Elliott Levine at (608) 785-9531
Legal Action of Wisconsin
205 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Exchange Building
La Crosse, WI
Legal assistance and advocacy
Contact: (608) 785-2809
University Of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UW-L)
1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Free legal services for students
Contact: Mick Miyamoto at (608) 785-8062
ABC for Health
152 West Johnson Street Suite 206, Madison, WI 53703
Legal consultation and representation regarding challenging claim denials,
negotiating with creditors, and representation in appeals before government agencies
Contact: Jonathan Cope at 1-800-585-4222
La Crosse County Child Support Agency
400 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Provide for the collection and enforcement of child support payments for
persons receiving W-2 benefits and for children placed in substitute care
Contact: (608) 785-9564
LEGAL SERVICES/ADVOCACY
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Consulting And Mediation Services
1634 Cass Street, La Crosse, WI
Professional mediation services in the areas of family law,
child custody, and people with disabilities
Contact: Thomas Rhorer at (608) 785-1824
Family Court Commissioner
County Courthouse 333 Vine Street, Room 1300, La Crosse, WI 54601
Acts as a judge; is involved with divorce cases in making certain decisions of
maintenance and children's living arrangements prior to the time when divorce is final
Provides information on divorce, child custody, paternity, post-judgment work,
grandparent rights; does not give legal advice
Contact: Roger Le Grand at (608) 785-5600
Mediation And Family Court Services
400 North 4th Street, La Crosse, WI
Mediation with parents, grandparents, step-parents, etc. regarding custody and
periods of physical placement (visitation) to help resolve problems or disagreements
Serves as a member of 3 person court ordered assessment team when parents are
unable to agree on custody and periods of physical placement
Provides general information and answers questions regarding custody and periods of
physical placement, but no legal information is given
Contact: Mary Geske at (608) 785-6162
University Of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UW-L)
1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Landlord/tenant assistance for students
Free 15-minute appointments with an attorney to advise in landlord/tenant
disputes and other legal matters
Contact: (608) 785-8377
Lawyer Referral Service
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: 1-800-362-9082
LIBRARY
City of La Crosse Library
800 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 789-7100
North Community – La Crosse
1552 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 789-7102
South Community – La Crosse
1307 S. 16th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 789-7103
County Of La Crosse – Campbell
2219 Bainbridge, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 783-0052
LIBRARY (continued)
County of La Crosse – Onalaska
741 Oak Avenue, Onalaska, WI
Contact: (608) 781-9568
County of La Crosse – Holmen
103 State, Holmen, WI
Contact: (608) 526-4198
County of La Crosse – West Salem
201 Neshonoc Road, West Salem, WI
Contact: (608) 786-1505
County of La Crosse – Bangor
1720 Henry Johns Boulevard, Bangor, WI
Contact: (608) 486-4408
LITERACY PROGRAMS
Community Literacy Coalition
800 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Resource contact for a variety of literacy needs, such as acquiring reading skills
Contact: (608) 782-2160
Oak Grove Family Learning Center
W7908 CTH "Z", Onalaska, WI 54650
Provides adult education and family literacy programs
Contact: Dianne Range at (608) 783-9393
Coulee Region Literacy Council
Confidential one-to-one support to assist with reading skills
Contact: Cathy Corcoran at (608) 789-4752
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
Wisconsin State Department of Health and Family Services
722 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
Answers questions on benefits, not eligibility for Wisconsin’s Medical Assistance program
Contact: 1-800-362-3002
MINORITY SERVICES
La Crosse Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
2613 George Street Suite A, La Crosse, WI 54603
Refugee services information and referral
Contact: Denis Tucker at (608) 781-5744
HoChunk Nation Division of Health and Social Services
125 Fillmore Street, Black River Falls, WI
Provides case management, advocacy, information and referral and liaison services
Contact: (715) 284-9851 ext. 5055
MISSING CHILDREN (Hotlines)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Contact: 1-800-843-5678
Missing and Runaway Hotline
Contact: 1-800-621-4000
Thursday’s Child
Contact: 1-800-872-5437
NURSE (COUNTY)
La Crosse County Health Department
300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Provide health screening services
Contact: Laura Gambino at (608) 785-9723
POLICE (EMERGENCY)
Contact:
911
POISON CONTROL
Poison Center
Children’s’ Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Poison control services
Contact: (800) 222-1222
RECREATION
City of La Crosse Park and Recreation Department
Contact: (608) 789-7533
City of Onalaska Park and Recreation Department
Contact: (608) 781-9560
Holmen Park and Recreation Department
Contact: (608) 526-2162
La Crosse Area Family YMCA
Contact: (608) 782-9622
YWCA of the Coulee Region
Contact: (608) 781-2783
RENTAL SERVICES
Property Management Concepts
525 Main, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 782-9680
Rental Directory
115 5th Avenue South, Suite 409, La Crosse, WI
Fee based service to assist people in finding rental housing
Contact: (608) 784-5545
SALVATION ARMY
223 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI
Homeless shelter, free meals, emergency assistance, food programs
Contact: Cinda Todd at (608) 782-6126
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY (SSI)
Social Security Administration – La Crosse Office
Post Office Building, Room 213 425 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Information and assistance in establishing eligibility for benefits for programs
administered by Social Security
Contact: Ricardo Acevedo at (608) 784-5605
UW COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
La Crosse County UW Cooperative Extension Office
400 4th Street North, Room 3140, La Crosse, WI
Contact: Mary Meehan-Strub at (608) 785-9593
WISCONSIN'S MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH HOTLINE
Serves mothers, infants and children by providing information and referrals
to health care programs that meet their needs.
Contact: 1-800-722-2295
YOUTH SERVICES
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Coulee Region
1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 782-2227
Boys' and Girls' Club of La Crosse
1331 Clinton Street, La Crosse
Contact: (608) 782-3926
Boy Scouts of America
2600 Quarry Road, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 784-4040
Girl Scouts of America
2716 Quarry Road, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 784-3693
Family Resources
122 North 7th Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 784-8145
La Crosse Area Family YMCA
1140 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
Contact: (608) 782-9622
YWCA
Contact: (608) 781-2783
Great Rivers 2-1-1
24 hour information and referral & crisis line
2-1-1 Community Information & Referral Services
3-1-1 Non-Emergency Police & Other Government Services
4-1-1 Used Nationwide for Directory Assistance
5-1-1 Traffic & Transportation Information
6-1-1 Used Broadly for Phone Company Repair Service
7-1-1 TDD Relay Services for the Deaf
8-1-1 Underground Public Utility Location or Non-Urgent Health
Tele-Triage, Tele-Health Services
9-1-1 Used Nationwide for Emergency Services
Upated July 2008