- Public Health
- Health Services
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
- Community Resources
Community Resources
Need help finding other resources? United Way of Dane County has a 24 hour helpline. Call 211 anytime.
A printer-friendly brochure listing is also available in English and Spanish.
| Food Assistance | |
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| FoodShare Helpline | Second Harvest volunteers will help you learn if you are eligible for FoodShare benefits. 1-877-366-3635 |
| FoodShare Program | Assistance to purchase food at grocery stores. (608) 242-7441 |
| Food Resource Guide | Madison and Dane County food resource guide. In both English and Spanish. |
| Health Care | |
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| Health Insurance | Resources on getting health insurance. |
| Health Care Services | Links to free and low cost clinics in Dane County. |
| Oral Health Services | Links to low cost dental service providers. |
| Housing | |
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| CAC Housing Resource Desk | Information and referral to community housing resources & housing search assistance. (608) 242-7406 |
| Tenant Resource Center | Housing counseling, mediation services and information on community resources. (608) 257-0006 |
| Resources for Parents | |
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| Head Start/Early Head Start | Parenting support and preschool education for families. (608) 275-6740 |
| Pregnancy Helpline & Sharing Center | 24 hour helpline that has a variety of services. Sharing Center has a variety of items including free new cribs with delivery. (608) 222-0008 |
| Car Seat Program | Low price car seats and free car seat checks by appointment. (608) 890-8999 |
| 4C's | Community Coordinated Child Care helps find safe and accredited child care. (608) 271-9181 |
| Respite Center | Provides 24 hour emergency child care in a crisis, and planned care when looking for work, housing, or if in need of a break. (608) 244-5700 |
| CAC Clothing Center | Offers clothing for job interviews, school, work, and home. (608) 246-4730 ext. 216 |
| Project Babies | Provides portable bassinets, baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other items as needed. (608) 770-9588 |
| Birth to 3 Program | Developmental screening and support for children ages 0-3.
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| Early Childhood | Screening and special education for children ages 3-5 in Madison School District. (608) 663-8471 |
| Play and Learn | Free program that provides 2 hours of fun learning activities for children 0-5 and their parents.
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| Rise | Provides parenting support, home visiting, and information. (608) 241-5150 & (608) 250-6634 |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Food pantry, prescription assistance, and portable cribs made available to low income families. (608) 442-7200 |
| Baby Depot | Offers baby items if available. (608) 441-7680 |
| Blackhawk Church | Delivers box of baby items. Leave a message. Will not receive a call back, call again when mother goes into labor. (608) 828-4232. |
| Legal and Immigration Services | |
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| Catholic Multicultural Center | Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Portuguese. Fees: sliding scale. (608) 441-0114 |
| Centro Hispano | Languages: English, Spanish. Fees: Minimal. (608) 442-4012 |
| Community Immigration Law Center | Languages: English, Spanish. Fees: Sliding scale. (608) 257-4845 |
| Jewish Social Services | Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian. Fees: Minimal. (608) 442-4081 |
| Neighborhood Law Clinic | Legal services including rental housing, employment, and public benefits law. (608) 890-0678 |
| RISE Law Center | Languages: English, Spanish. Fees: Available upon request. (608) 256-1015 |
| Sunshine Legal Clinic | Languages: English, some Spanish. Fees: Free. (608) 616-00539 |
| Wisconsin Law School Immigrant Justice Clinic | Languages: English, Spanish. Fees: Free. (608) 890-3753 |
| Voces de la Frontera | Statewide services in worker’s rights and immigration matters. (414) 643-1620 |
| iAmerica for Legal Help | Statewide services including applying for U.S. citizenship, finding trusted legal resources in your neighborhood, and assisting eligible citizens to register to vote. |
| ACLU – Wisconsin | Statewide legal services and resources. |
| Dane County Immigration Affairs | Supporting Immigration Integration through coordination of County Services. (608) 441-0114. hamdan@countyofdane.com |
| National Immigration Law Center | Immigration policy information on tracking federal legislation and documenting impacts. |
| National WIC Association | Immigration policy information on tracking federal legislation and documenting impacts. |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | |
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| Recovery Dane | Mental health information and referrals to services for adults. (608) 237-1661 |
| Journey Mental Health Center | Mental health and substance abuse services, including crisis, outpatient, and case management/support services. (608) 280-2700 |
| First Breath | Free program to help pregnant women and families quit smoking. (608) 251-1675 |
| Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine | Information and resources to help quit smoking. 1-800-784-8669 |
| AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) | Services for children and adults with no insurance. (608) 242-6200 |
| DAIS | Domestic violence support. (608) 251-4445 or 1-800-747-4045 |
| NAMI Dane County | Education, support and advocacy for individuals and families with mental illness. (608) 249-7188 |
WIC Program
Contact the WIC Program
- Phone: (608) 267-1111
- Español: (608) 243-0457
- Fax: (608) 261-9606
- Email: wic@publichealthmdc.com
- South Clinic Hours
2230 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53713
Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm - Get Directions
- East Washington Office Hours
2705 E. Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm - Get Directions