Milwaukee & Waukesha Resource Hub
Benefits are changing. Click here for resources on what’s ahead and explore support available to you.
Support is closer than you think.
Finding the right resource can feel overwhelming. This hub connects Milwaukee and Waukesha County residents with local organizations offering support for mental health, housing, food, health care, employment, family needs, recovery, and more.
Choose a category below to find the support that fits your needs.
Need help right now?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day.
IMPACT 211
Dial 211 to connect with local health and human services and get help finding the right resource.
Explore IMPACT 211 ↗In an immediate emergency, call 911.
Need someone to talk to?
Warmlines
A warmline connects you with someone who will listen, understand, and help you feel a little more grounded. It’s a space for support when you’re not in crisis.
Follow the link to find a warmline you can call today.
Connect With Someone ↗Support starts
with connection.
Explore a resource area, then open its list to find local organizations. Start with what matters most to you today.
Behavioral health & recovery
Mental health, crisis support, and paths toward recovery.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
- Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
- Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center
- Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
- Milwaukee County Mental Health Emergency Center
- Waukesha County Behavioral Health
- Rogers Behavioral Health – West Allis
- Mental Health America of Wisconsin
- NAMI Southeast Wisconsin
- IMPACT 211
- 988 Lifeline
Substance Use & Recovery
Basic needs & safety
Food, housing, benefits, and support for a safer next step.
Benefits & Financial Assistance
Food & Basic Need
Housing & Shelter
Domestic Violence & Safety
Legal aid, re-entry & veterans
Practical help navigating systems and rebuilding stability.
Legal Aid & Documentation
Children, youth & families
Connections for young people, parents, and caregivers.
Youth Services
Parenting & Family Support
Children & Youth Mental Health
Disability & support services
Support for different needs, abilities, and stages of life.
Children & Youth: Neurodivergent & Disability Support
Adult Disability & Long-Term Support
Employment & education
Workforce connections, training, and opportunities to learn.
Employment & Workforce Development
Education & Training
Health & wellness
Health care, coverage, and support for your well-being.
Health Care & Coverage
Women’s & Maternal Health
Community connections
Affirming spaces, local organizations, and support as we age.
LGBTQ+ Support & Services
Older Adults & Senior Services
Not sure where to start?
IMPACT 211 can help connect you with health and human services throughout the area. Dial 211 to speak with someone who can help identify resources based on your needs.
Know a resource we’re missing?
The OPTIC Resource Hub is designed to grow along with the communities we serve. If you know of an organization serving Milwaukee or Waukesha County that should be included, we’d like to hear about it.
Suggest a Resource