Resources for Individuals and Families

Unemployment: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/
- Baraboo office-by appointment for claims only: 1-608-355-4810
- For Questions: 1-608-232-0824 OR 1-414-438-7713
- To File: 1-608-232-0678 OR 1-414-438-7700
- Job Center of WI: https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com
- Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
  - Information about paid sick leave: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

Energy Assistance: 1-608-356-8887
- Salvation Army-Financial and Emergency Assistance: 1-608-355-3140
Financial Tips/Resources
- UW Extension: Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19
  - https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/recursos-financieros-covid-19/
- Student Loan Info: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

— — —

Hope House of South Central WI, Inc.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services

To access services, call 1-800-584-6790 or 1-608-356-7500
Services Provided Include:
- 24/7 Toll-Free Helpline
- Individual Advocacy & Supportive Counseling
- Legal Services
- Shelter
- Community Education
For more information about Hope House, visit www.hopehousescw.org
As always, an Advocate is available 24/7 to answer the helpline.
- Call 1-800-584-6790 to speak with an Advocate
Hope House is now able to offer one-on-one supportive counseling via Zoom to offer you support
- To get an appointment set up with an advocate via zoom, just email help@hopehousescw.org or hhoffice@hopehousescw.org

— — —

Housing & Homelessness Resources

The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), provides direct financial assistance for rent, utility, home energy costs, and wraparound services for individuals who qualify.
- For information about how to apply:
  - Visit https://wiscap.org/wera/
  - Call Central WI CAC at 1-608-254-8353
  - Email wendys@cwcac.org and ask for a WERA Application
Having trouble paying your mortgage due to COVID-19? Click here to learn more about mortgage relief options and protections from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Salvation Army: 1-608-355-4812
St. Vincent de Paul:
- Baraboo: 1-608-356-4649
- Reedsburg: 1-608-524-7714
- Lake Delton: 1-608-254-4011
- Sauk/Prairie: 1-608-643-8905
Forward Service Corporation/Emergency Assistance: 1-800-771-8420 or 608-448-3814
Central WI Community Action Council: 1-608-355-4812
Sauk County Housing Authority: 1-608-356-3986
Sauk County Giving Tree: 1-608-963-3304
Foundation for Rural Housing: click here for website with more information
Baraboo Area Homeless Shelter (608) 355-4812 or https://www.facebook.com/barabooshelter/
Click here for Central WI Community Action Coalition Homeless Unit Programs
Hope House of South Central WI, Inc.
- Support Services and Shelter for individuals/families affected by domestic and sexual violence
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-584-6790
- Website: https://www.hopehousescw.org/

— — —

Local Food Resources and Food Safety Information:

Sauk County Food Resource Lists. Click to open in English and Spanish.
Food Pantries: Please call for locations/times
- Baraboo Area:
  - Baraboo Food Pantry: 1-608-356-4649
  - Beyond Blessed Food Pantry: 1-608-844-0052
- Reedsburg Area:
  - Reedsburg Food Pantry: 1-608-524-6272
  - Reedsburg Area High School-The Den: 608-495-7279
  - Second Harvest Foodbank Mobile Pantry: 1-877-366-3635
- Sauk/Prairie Food Pantry: 1-608-571-7737
- Spring Green Area:
  - Spring Green Food Pantry: 1-608-459-5512
  - Little Free Food Pantry: 1-608-215-7113
- Wisconsin Dells Food Pantry CWCAC: 1-608-697-4612
FoodShare
- To apply: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/apply.htm
- Lost QuestCard: 1-877-415-5164
- Other Assistance: 1-888-794-5556
- Need help to apply for Foodshare and get a QUEST card? Contact Second Harvest today for FREE, confidential help: Angela Perez at (608) 515-4113 (bilingual) or call the FoodShare hotline at 1-877-366-3635 (Se habla español). Text FOODSHARE to 47177. Visit GetAQuestCard.org

— — —

Well-Being/Resilience Resources

Credible Mind Mental Well-being Platform
Maintaining Wellness During Stressful Times Webinar Series:
- Click here to watch replays of these webinars
UW-Madison Center for Healthyminds:
- https://centerhealthyminds.org/well-being-toolkit-covid19
Healthy Minds App:
- https://tryhealthyminds.org/

— — —

Resources for Parents:

UW Extension Parenting and Family Relationship Resources: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/
Child Mind Institute: COVID-19 Resources for Parents
PBS WI: 10 Tips to talking about COVID-19 with your kids
World Health Organization: Parenting in the time of COVID-19

— — —

Childcare Resources

WI Department of Children and Families COVID-19 Childcare Resources for families and providers: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/childcare
Searchable map for childcare: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/childcare/map

— — —

COVID-19 Mental Health & Substance Use Resources:

Sauk County Human Services remains open for business during COVID-19. Many services, including mental health, substance use, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and crisis services are being offered through telehealth (either phone or video). If you would like to speak with an intake worker about getting connected to services, please call 608-355-4200 during business hours. The Sauk County crisis line is available 24/7 at 1-800-533-5692.
Sauk County Resources:
- Crisis Number:
  - After hours, weekends, holidays: 1-800-533-5692
  - Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm: 608-355-4200
- Heroin & Opioid Help
  - Medication Assisted Treatment: 1-608-402-4312
Family Health La Clinica:
- Remote Access Visits for Medical and Behavioral Health Now Available through Family Health La Clinica: Call 1-800-942-5330
National Disaster Distress Helpline: Speak to a trained crisis counselor
- 1-800-985-5990
- 1-800-846-8517 (TTY)
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Resilient Wisconsin: Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected.
SAMHSA
- Virtual Recovery Resources
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Support for people in emotional distress
- 1-800-273-8255
- 1-800-799-4889 (TTY)
Caregiver Help Desk
- 1-855-227-3640
Uplift Wisconsin
- 534-202-5438
Veteran's Crisis Line
- 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: Connect to services in your area
- 1-833-944-4673
- Text Zip Code to 898211
CDC COVID-19 Resources:
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event

— — —

Medical/Dental Resources:

10/05/23: Updated Dental Resource List
- English Dental Resources List
- Recursos Dentales
Help with Medicines Resources List-click here
Sauk County Public Health Medical/Dental Vouchers:
- Intake for medical and dental vouchers at the Health Department on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8 am - 12 noon.
- Please call 1-608-355-3290 for more information about this service.
Family Health La Clinica Open for Emergency and Urgent Dental Services in Mauston
- Call to schedule an appointment: 1-800-942-5330
- Visit https://famhealth.org/ for more information

— — —

Pet Resources

Sauk County Humane Society: 1-608-356-2520

— — —

Scams & Online Security Information

COVID-19 Insurance Scams Information: https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/PressReleases/20200401COVID-19Scams.aspx
FTC Tips to Avoid Coronavirus Scams: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing?utm_source=coronavirus
FCC COVID-19 Consumer Warnings & Safety Tips: https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
- This page has common Coronavirus scam audio samples you can listen to
Online Security Tips for Working from Home: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/online-security-tips-working-home?utm_source=govdelivery
To Report Suspected Price-Gouging: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Media/DATCPActionOnPriceGougingComplaints.aspx

— — —

Other Resources:

Advance Directive Forms (Living Will, Power of Attorney Forms, Authorization for Final Disposition): https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/adformspoa.htm

— — —

Volunteer Opportunities

WI Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry
- Online registration system for Wisconsin's health professional volunteers willing to serve in an emergency
- Register at https://weavrwi.org/
Volunteer Wisconsin: http://volunteerwisconsin.galaxydigital.com/

Click here for 211 Wisconsin

(If you have any updates or would like to be added to these resource lists, please email your updates or information to taylor.fish@saukcountywi.gov)