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.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free support for mental health, substance use, and emotional crises. Call, text, or chat any time.
Milwaukee County Crisis Services
24/7 crisis support and mobile team dispatch (counselors, nurses) for behavioral health emergencies.
Mental Health Emergency Center
Psychiatric emergency department for children and adults. Assessment, stabilization, and treatment.
IMPACT 211
Central hub for SE Wisconsin. Connects residents to shelter, food, addiction treatment, and more.
UpliftWI Warmline
Staffed by certified peer specialists. Anonymous support for mental health and substance challenges. 12PM-12AM.
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.
WisHope Recovery
Joint Commission-accredited treatment for SUD and co-occurring mental health. Local centers in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Kenosha.
Rogers Behavioral Health
National leader in addiction and co-occurring disorders. Inpatient and residential care in West Allis and Oconomowoc.
CARS (Milwaukee County)
The gateway for adults needing non-crisis behavioral health or substance abuse treatment in Milwaukee County.
Roots Recovery
Outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and gender-specific sober living homes in Milwaukee.
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.
American Behavioral Clinics
Psychiatrists and therapists across SE Wisconsin. Same-day access available, TMS therapy, and group therapy.
Hillary Counseling
Trauma and PTSD specialists offering EMDR, somatic therapy, and prolonged exposure. Located in Milwaukee.
Sixteenth Street Health Center
Bilingual (Spanish/English) behavioral health services. Operates on a sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals.
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.
AA Milwaukee Central Office
24-hour answering service and meeting information for Milwaukee and surrounding counties. Also Al-Anon info.
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.
WisHope Recovery Housing
Recovery residences for men and women in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Peer support and affordable housing.
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.
Harm Reduction Vending
Free fentanyl test strips, Nasal Narcan, and more from vending machines at community locations across Milwaukee County.
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.
Sojourner Family Peace Center
Milwaukee's 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter, and legal advocacy office.
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.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their families. Dial 988 and press 1.
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).
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.
Healing Hearts of SE WI
Community-based grief support groups for families, including Spanish-language sessions.
Statewide Directories
Looking for something else? These central directories provide exhaustive lists of services across all of Wisconsin.