CAP SERVICES INC offers many programs in the following categories: Job Skills and Economic Security; Business Coaching and Lending; Community and Real Estate Development; Housing and Transportation; Child and Family Development; Health, Wellness, and Safety; and Advocacy and Community Engagement.
Office: 1725 West River Dr. Stevens Point WI 54481 - 715-343-7135
ENERGY SERVICES OF PORTAGE COUNTY is a referral service for Portage County residents. They do not provide financial assistance. Instead, they screen applicants for referrals to partner programs in Portage County for assistance, including Operation Bootstrap. Referrals are not a guarantee of assistance. POSSIBLE CATEGORIES FOR REFERRAL INCLUDE: Food pantries; Rent, security deposit, and mortgage assistance; Utilities (gas, heat, and electric for applicants with a disconnection notice, and who have already gone through Energy Services); Clothing (may include work boots, underwear, and clothing vouchers); Diapers; Limited medical bill assistance; Prescription costs; Gas vouchers or bus fare; Furniture and appliances; Household goods (may include kitchenware, cleaning products, bedding, and towels, and may take the form of vouchers); financial assistance to obtain ID cards, driver licenses, and birth certificates.
Office: 1224 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point WI 54481 - 715-344-7438
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER: Emergency, temporary shelter: battered women, children, and youth.
Office: 1616 West River Dr. Stevens Point WI 54481 - 715-343-7125
FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN PORTAGE COUNTY
www.co.portage.wi.us/hhsd (Division of Community Programs)
PORTAGE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Mental Health, Adult Protective Services; Child Abuse/Neglect; Mental Health Crisis Line; Special Needs for Children; Women/Infants/Children; Income Maintenance Consortium; public health/ immunizations.
Office: 817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point WI 54481. 715-345-5350
PORTAGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Owned and operated by Portage County, it is both Medicare and Medicaid certified. The Health Care Center, which provides long-term residential care and short-term rehabilitative services to the elderly citizens of Portage County.
Office: 825 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point WI 54481. 715-346-1375.
SALVATION ARMY HOPE CENTER helps this community in many ways: Housing Assistance; The Hope Center; Volunteering; Combatting Addiction; Help to Disaster Survivors; Bible Study; Feeding the Community; and AA/NA Meetings.
Office: 1600 Briggs St. Stevens Point WI 54481 - 715-341-2437
UNITED WAY’S 2-1-1 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services. Contact 211 for referrals for: Paying Bills; Caregiver Resources; Crisis; Emergency; Disaster Recovery; Food Programs and Benefits; Housing Expenses; Utility Expenses; Healthcare Expenses; Mental Health; Legal Services; Transportation; Counseling and Support Groups; and so much more. SIMPLY DIAL: 211
VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT - Provide quality advocacy/comprehensive services to Veterans, their families, and survivors, while obtaining the greatest possible benefits for beneficiaries.
Office: 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point WI 54481 - 715-346-1310