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Community Resources

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES

INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND CRISIS LINE – 211

Call 211 directly and follow their prompts to speak with someone 24/7 every day of the year. They provide crisis counseling (press 1) OR help you find community RESOURCES of all kinds (mental health services, legal aid, support groups, substance abuse services, recreation, transportation etc.) throughout the La Crosse and surrounding area.

ALTRA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – 2715 Losey Blvd S. FREE Checking.

 

SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
  • Social Security Office
  • 210 7th St. S. La Crosse. 866-770-2345
  • www.ssa.gov for acceptable forms of ID (required). Current address is also needed.
  • M-F 9-3pm, Weds 9-12:00

 

FREE TAX FILING

 

Driver’s License or State ID

 

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
  • Readiness and training program – YWCA of the Coulee Region
  • WI Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for individuals with disabilities

 

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES/ASSISTANCE
  • Western Technical College
    • 400 7th N. La Crosse 608-785-9535
    • westerntc.edu
    • Certificate and Associate Degree programs, financial aid

 

HOUSING/RENTAL INFORMATION
  • Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse (low income housing)
  • La Crosse County Housing Authority (low income housing)
  • Tenant Resource Center of Wisconsin (information about your rights and responsibilities as a renter)
  • Coulee Cap (homeless prevention programs, listings of low-income housing)

 

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND GENTLY USED CLOTHES (Thrift Stores)
  • Good Steward Resale Shop – 2552 Rose St., La Crosse 608-779-9763
  • Goodwill – 3954 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse 608-783-1581
  • Salvation Army Store – 728 Copeland Ave., La Crosse 608-784-1421

 

WESTERN REGION FOR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE (food share, Medicaid, energy assistance, Badger Care).
  • Can apply if 18 or older:
  • 800-362-3002

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
  • 3710 East Ave., La Crosse  782-0710
  • Financial assistance in emergencies for security deposit, rent etc.
  • cclse.org

 

HEALTH NEEDS
  • Neighborhood Family Clinic
    • 1526 Rose St., La Crosse. 608-781-9880
    • Low cost fees for a variety of medical needs
    • 7am-7pm M-F, 8-noon Saturdays
    • mynfclinics.org
  • Clare Health Mission
    • IF NO INSURANCE and meets guidelines –call first
    • 916 Ferry Street, La Crosse, 608-392-9544
    • Possible referral/payment for emergency dental care
    • stclarehealthmission.org
  • Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center
  • WI Forward Health
  • PRESCRIPTIONS

 

ACA AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

 

EMERGENCY FOOD RESOURCES
  • WAFER Food Pantry
    • 403 Causeway Blvd. La Crosse 608-782-6003 or 793-1002.  M-F: 10am-12:45, M,T,Th: 4-7:45pm.
    • Bring ID, mail with current residence, names and birthdates of household members
    • Go north on 4th St/Copeland Ave past Festival Foods and take the 1st left onto Causeway Blvd, take right on Sumner St. and it will be on left.
    • waferlacrosse.org
  • CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY
    • 413 3rd St.South, La Crosse.
    • 608-782-0710 Mon: 8:30am-4pm, available on other days if emergency.
  • FROM THE HEART FOOD PANTRY- Trinity Lutheran Church
    • 1010 Sill St. La Crosse 608-782-2526 (Faith United Church)
    • Last Sat of the month: 10am-1pm
    • Bring picture ID with address.
  • KANE STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN
  • PLACE OF GRACE
    • 919 Hood St., La Crosse 608-782-6224
  • SALVATION ARMY FOOD PANTRY

 

EMERGENCY SHELTER
  • Salvation Army- 223 8th N., La Crosse 608-782-6126
  • Catholic Charities- 413 3rd S., La Crosse 608-519-8060
  • New Horizons Shelter & Women’s Center for Domestic Violence