More Resources for Help
Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) knows our clients have needs beyond the services we provide. To aid in the search for help, we are providing the following additional resource information that we commonly refer our clients to. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Download the one page resource directory here.
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COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION
Provides services to eligible Dane county residents with such things as eviction -prevention as well as financial education to help with stabilizing client’s financial situation. They also have a clothing and food distribution center.
Phone: (608) 246-4730
Email: cac@cacscw.org
Located: 1717 N Stoughton Rd, Madison
Website: http://www.cacscw.org/
DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - COMMUNITY DEPUTY
Provides information on Neighborhood Watch, Safety and Crime Prevention. This is not a contact to report crime nor is it an emergency number. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Phone: (608)833-9560
Website: www.danesheriff.com
DANE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Dane County Public Health Nurse, Lorraine Meyer is available at the WNC Store on the last Monday of the month from 8a-Noon. Provides information and notification of programs such as free health screenings, tests, dental work, and nutritional programs. View their department brochure: English Español
Phone: (608)242-6343
Email: LMeyer@PublicHealthMDC.com
Website: www.publichealthmdc.com
ENERGY SERVICES
Provides funding for those who qualify for assistance with things like utilities and appliances. Call the number listed above to schedule appointment to determine if you qualify.
Phone: (608) 267-8601
JOINING FORCES FOR FAMILIES
Connects Dane County residents with available resources for child care, housing, employment, financial (i.e. rent assistance, gas cards, etc.) and other assistance.
Contact: Bob Blankenhagen
Phone: (608)849-2016
Email: Blakenhagen@co.dane.wi.us
PORCHLIGHT, INC
Porchlight provides emergency services such as shelter, food, foreclosure/eviction aid, employment and financial assistance.
Phone: (608)257-2534
Email: Porchlight@Porchlight.org
Website: http://www.porchlightinc.org/
SHARE OF WISCONSIN - WAUNAKEE CHAPTER
SHARE is a nonprofit food buying club that offers groceries at reduced cost. Waunakee’s SHARE distribution center is at the Waunakee Village Senior Center.
Contact: Mary Unger
Phone: (608)849-9192
Website: http://www.sharewi.org/
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 CONTACT PROGRAM
Call center available 24/7 to connect callers to available resources for help in southern Wisconsin.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or (608) 246-HELP
WALGREEN’S TAKE CARE CLINICS
Two Madison Clinics provide significantly reduced health care, for insured or uninsured individuals and families.
Phone: 1-866-825-3227
Website: http://www.takecarehealth.com
WAUNAKEE FOOD PANTRY
Food Pantry for people in the Waunakee School District. Open monthly on the 2nd Saturday 9-11a, and the 4th Tuesday 4:30-6:30p.
Contact: Natalie Dresen
Phone: (608)849-9742
Email: CNDresen@Charter.net
WAUNAKEE MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)
Support group for mothers of children ages birth through Kindergarten. Meets in the St. John’s school cafeteria the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Phone: (608)849-5121
Email: stjbmops@gmail.com
Website: www.freewebs.com/stjbmops
WAUNAKEE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS
School social workers work collaboratively with school staff members and outside professionals to provide for adaptive, social-emotional, behavioral, personal, family and community needs of students.
Intermidate & Heritage Elementary Phone: (608)849-2190
Email: mharley@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Prairie & Arboretum Elementary Phone: (608) 849-2204
Middle School Phone: (608) 849-2071
High School Phone: (608) 849-2440
Email: kmeyer@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Website: www.waunakee.k12.wi.us
WAUNAKEE SENIOR CENTER
The Waunakee Senior Center provides programs and services that assist seniors to remain independent in their own homes and communities. They also provide educational and support services, intergenerational, recreational, cultural and volunteer opportunities.
Phone: (608) 849-8385
Website: www.vil.waunakee.wi.us
WISCONSIN WELL WOMEN PROGRAM (WWWP)
Provides free health screenings and tests for women with little or no insurance. You must be a woman ages 45-64 to qualify.
Contact: Kari Sievert
Phone: (608)242-6392
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/womenshealth/WWWP
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