Here are some resources that might be useful.
Aging & Disability Resources
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Douglas County – 1316 North 14th St., #327, Superior – assistance with programs & benefits, information, referrals, home visits – www.douglascountywi.org/adrc 715-395-1234
Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse
Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse – emergency shelter, 24-hour help line, support groups, advocacy & legal services – www.casda.org; https://www.facebook.com/CASDAorg 715-392-3136 or 1-800-649-2921
Child Protection/Adult Protective Services Douglas County Health & Human Services – https://www.douglascountywi.org/228/Health-Human-Services 715-395-1304
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Lake Superior Community Health Center Substance Abuse Services – 3600 Tower Ave, Superior – www.lschc.org 715-395-5380
Alcoholics Anonymous – Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 11405 SW First St., Solon Springs; meets Mondays at 7 p.m. 715-378-2252
Economic Support
Douglas County Health & Human Services – Government Center, 1316 N. 14th St., Superior, Suite 400 – Badger Care, Child care assistance, medical transportation, food share program – https://douglascountywi.org/228/Health-Human-Services 1-888-283-0012
Emergency Assistance with Basic Needs
Salvation Army, 916 Hughitt Ave. – emergency assistance with utilities, rentals, gas, food, clothing, car repair, etc. – www.sasuperior.org 715-394-7001
Emergency Mental Health Crisis
Douglas County Health & Social Services 24-hour Crisis line 715-392-8216
Financial Counseling
Lutheran Social Services Financial Counseling – 1507 Tower Ave, Superior – www.conqueryourdebt.org 715-394-4173
Food Shelves
Gordon Area Food Shelf – distribution on Wed, 9 a.m.-noon 715-376-4798
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry – distribution every 4th Wed, 10 – 11 am. At Solon Springs Community Center 715-394-7001
Salvation Army – 916 Hughitt, Superior – distribution Mon,Wed, Thurs & Fri, 1-3 p.m.- www.usc.salvationarmy.org/superior 715-394-7001
Northwest CEP – 1805 N. 4th St., Superior – Tues-Thurs, 1-3:30 p.m., https://nwcep.org 715-392-6127
Housing
Northwest WI Community Services Agency – 1118 Tower Ave, Superior – transitional housing for homeless families; vouchers for affordable housing – www.northwest-csa.org 715-392-5127
Job Search Assistance & Training Options
Wisconsin Job Center – 1805 North 14th St., Superior –Employment services, education & training, career exploration – 715-392-7800
Northwest WI Concentrated Employment Services – 1805 North 14th St., Superior – job seeker, business assistance &youth services, career exploration/training, assistance with Affordable health care 715-392-6127
Mental Health Support Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI – peer support, ;https://www.namidulutharea.com/ 1-800-273-8255
Public Health Nursing Services
(Douglas County Public Health Services – health assessments, Immunizations, child development, new baby visits, etc. – www.douglascountywi.org/248/Public-Health-Services 715-395-1304
Rehabilitation Services for People with Disabilities
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) – 1805 North 14th St., Superior – www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr 715-392-7896 or 1-800-228-2513
North Country Independent Living – assistive technology loan closet, independent living skills training, job training & employment services, peer support – 69 North 28th St., 715-392-9118 or Superior – www.northcountryil.org 1-800-924-1220
Respite Care – Adult Day Care Services
Memory Lane – respite care and caregiver support; 502 Tower Ave., Superior 715-394-2587
Safe Place & Services for Homeless Youth
Lutheran Social Services – emergency shelter, support services, teen closet, support groups – www.lssmn.org 218-626-2726
Services for Seniors & Caregivers
Senior Connections – 1805 N. 16th St, Superior – elder benefit assistance, family caregiver support program, Medical Equipment , medical transportation, meal programs, – www.seniorconnectionswi.org 715-394-3611
Spiritual Support/Someone to Talk With
Pastor Jason Clifton, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Solon Springs 715-378-2252
Father Kinney, St Pius X Catholic Church, Solon Springs 715-378-4431
Pastor , First Presbyterian Church, Gordon 715-376-2778
Transportation
Senior Connections – transportation for ages 55+,www.seniorconnectionswi.org 715-394-3611
North Country Independent Living – transportation voucher & volunteer driving program for individuals with disabilities, www.northcountryil.org 392-9118 or 1-800-924-1220
Used Clothing/Household Goods
Goodwill – 2911 Tower Ave., Superior
Salvation Army Thrift Store – 1705 Belknap, Superior
Northwest CEP Free Store – 1805 N 14th St., Superior
Veterans Services
Veterans Crisis Line/Emergency Assistance Douglas County Veterans Services 715-395-1331 or 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
VA Outpatient Clinic Behavioral Health Line 715-398-2469
Veterans Services Office – Loans, death benefits, education & training grants, etc. www.douglascountywi.org/874/Veterans-Services-Office 715-395-1331