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Resource Directory

Southeast Wisconsin

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You are not alone.

Whether you're seeking help for addiction, trauma, mental health, or supporting a loved one — these resources are here for you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.

Crisis & Immediate Intervention

24/7 free, confidential, and judgment-free support for mental health and behavioral health emergencies.

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24/7 National

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free support for mental health, substance use, and emotional crises. Call, text, or chat any time.

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Local: Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Crisis Services

24/7 crisis support and mobile team dispatch (counselors, nurses) for behavioral health emergencies.

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In-Person 24/7

Mental Health Emergency Center

Psychiatric emergency department for children and adults. Assessment, stabilization, and treatment.

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Resource Hub

IMPACT 211

Central hub for SE Wisconsin. Connects residents to shelter, food, addiction treatment, and more.

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Peer Support

UpliftWI Warmline

Staffed by certified peer specialists. Anonymous support for mental health and substance challenges. 12PM-12AM.

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Text-Based

Crisis Text Line

Free 24/7 text-based crisis support from trained counselors. Anonymous and confidential.

Addiction & Substance Use

Evidence-based treatment centers, clinical programs, and medication-assisted recovery across Southeast Wisconsin.

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Accredited

WisHope Recovery

Joint Commission-accredited treatment for SUD and co-occurring mental health. Local centers in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Kenosha.

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Residential & Inpatient

Rogers Behavioral Health

National leader in addiction and co-occurring disorders. Inpatient and residential care in West Allis and Oconomowoc.

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County Gateway

CARS (Milwaukee County)

The gateway for adults needing non-crisis behavioral health or substance abuse treatment in Milwaukee County.

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MAT & Sober Living

Roots Recovery

Outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and gender-specific sober living homes in Milwaukee.

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Non-12-Step Option

SMART Recovery

Science-based, self-empowering addiction recovery support groups. A great alternative to traditional models.

Therapy & Mental Health

Clinics and providers specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Includes walk-in and sliding-scale options.

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Regional Provider

American Behavioral Clinics

Psychiatrists and therapists across SE Wisconsin. Same-day access available, TMS therapy, and group therapy.

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Trauma Specialists

Hillary Counseling

Trauma and PTSD specialists offering EMDR, somatic therapy, and prolonged exposure. Located in Milwaukee.

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Bilingual & Sliding Scale

Sixteenth Street Health Center

Bilingual (Spanish/English) behavioral health services. Operates on a sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals.

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Walk-In Access

Access Clinics (Walk-In)

Mental health walk-in clinics for uninsured residents. Assessments, medications, and therapy referrals.

Support Groups & Peer Recovery

Community-led groups and peer-based support systems for addiction, mental health, and family healing.

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12-Step

AA Milwaukee Central Office

24-hour answering service and meeting information for Milwaukee and surrounding counties. Also Al-Anon info.

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Mental Health Advocacy

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin

Free support groups, education, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families.

Sober Living & Housing

Recovery residences, transitional living, and supportive housing environments for those in early recovery.

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Certified Residences

WisHope Recovery Housing

Recovery residences for men and women in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Peer support and affordable housing.

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Peer-Run

Oxford Houses SE Wisconsin

Democratically run, self-supporting, drug-free homes across Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. Multiple locations.

Harm Reduction

Tools and services to reduce the health and social harms associated with substance use. Narcan, test strips, and sterile supplies.

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Free Access

Harm Reduction Vending

Free fentanyl test strips, Nasal Narcan, and more from vending machines at community locations across Milwaukee County.

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Needle Exchange

Vivent Health Lifepoint

Wisconsin's largest syringe service program. Free sterile syringes, safe disposal, and Narcan.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

24/7 crisis hotlines, emergency shelters, and healing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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24/7 Shelter

Sojourner Family Peace Center

Milwaukee's 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter, and legal advocacy office.

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Forensic Exams

Aurora Sexual Assault Treatment

24-hour crisis line and forensic exams by trained nurse examiners at Sinai and West Allis Medical Centers.

Veterans Support

Mental health and addiction support specifically for those who have served. VA and community-based resources.

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24/7 National

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their families. Dial 988 and press 1.

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Confidential Therapy

Milwaukee Vet Center

Counseling for PTSD, MST, and bereavement. Records are confidential from the DoD and other VA offices.

Youth & Family Services

Mental health, substance use, and crisis protection for children, teens, and young adults (ages 5–23).

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Comprehensive Youth

Wraparound Milwaukee

Mental health and substance use services for youth and young adults. Voluntary with free assessments.

Grief & Bereavement

Support groups and specialized care for those navigating the loss of a loved one.

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Community Groups

Healing Hearts of SE WI

Community-based grief support groups for families, including Spanish-language sessions.

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Statewide Directories

Looking for something else? These central directories provide exhaustive lists of services across all of Wisconsin.