Resources
Wisconsin 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. If you have immediate concerns about your mental health, call 988.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Lifeline assists people in immediate crisis with a skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen and connect them to local mental health services. All calls are confidential and free. Call 1-800-273-8255
Youth Crisis Lifeline
Sometimes it feels as though your struggle is being underestimated by your age. But we hear you, and help is available. If you have immediate concerns about your mental health, call 988.
Wisconsin Food Share
With the goal of stopping hunger in Wisconsin, if you struggle to buy groceries each month, you may qualify for Wisconsin’s Food Share program. Click on the link below to learn more.
Mental Health Information
A mental illness is a condition that disrupts a person’s thoughts, feelings, social skills, and/or daily living. Call 211 to learn about mental health resources in your community.
Substance Abuse
Repeated use of alcohol or other drugs despite negative consequences is cause for concern. If you fear you may struggle with substance abuse, click on the link below to learn more.
Comprehensive Community Services
Collectively known as STRIVE, CCS is a voluntary Medicaid program that focuses on helping people with a mental health and/or a substance use diagnosis on their journey to recovery.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Designed to help individuals with disabilities or impairments attain, maintain, or return to employment through personalized training, job placement, and support services.
Independent Living Services – La Crosse
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) help people with disabilities achieve or maintain more self-sufficient and productive lives in their communities.
Chronic Disease Prevention Program
Wisconsin’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program works hard to address environments, systems, and health behaviors linked to key chronic diseases and precursors.
Peer Services
Through Wisconsin’s Peer Services program, trained peer facilitators with similar life experiences support each other in reaching their full potential.
Resilient Wisconsin
Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity. Learn how to build it in your life and in your community. Resources are available to help people and communities thrive.

