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Caring for Parents or Older Adults
For family caregivers and aging residents needing in-home help or guidance.
The ADRC of Outagamie County helps older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers find reliable information on services and supports. It offers guidance on long-term care, benefits, housing, transportation, and wellness to help people make informed decisions and stay independent.
The Supportive Home Care Unit in Outagamie County Health & Human Services helps low-income residents aged 65+ live at home by providing services like light housekeeping, laundry, shopping help, errands and prescription pick-up. It also offers referrals for home modifications, meal delivery, and transportation.
The Outagamie County Nutrition Program provides both congregate and home-delivered meal services to adults aged 60 + on a contribution basis, aiming to reduce hunger and promote the health, social engagement, and independence of older adults.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) helps low-income seniors access fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture.
Healthcare or Disability Service
For medically compromised individuals and families managing care.
BadgerCare Plus is a health-care program in Wisconsin that provides coverage for low-income children, pregnant individuals, and adults. It’s administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and offers an application portal, benefit management via MyACCESS, and access to preventive, emergency, and specialty services.
The ACCESS Wisconsin portal lets Wisconsin residents apply for and manage multiple state benefit programs—such as health care, food assistance, child care subsidy, and job support—through a single online account. Users can check statuses, update info, and submit required documents.
The Outagamie County Nutrition Program provides both congregate and home-delivered meal services to adults aged 60 + on a contribution basis, aiming to reduce hunger and promote the health, social engagement, and independence of older adults.
The Developmental Disabilities section of Outagamie County Health & Human Services helps adults (18-59) with disabilities live independently by providing unbiased information, benefit counselling, employment support, in-home and residential services, guardianship guidance, transportation links and short-term case management.
Mental Health & Crisis Help
For those in crisis or seeking counseling, addiction treatment, or emotional support.
Immediate help for mental health concerns, suicide prevention, and substance use challenges, offering crisis lines, emergency support, and connections to local services. Access compassionate, confidential assistance anytime you or someone you care about needs support.
The Outagamie County Department of Health & Human Services offers mental health and substance-use services to residents, including a 24/7 crisis line (920-832-4646), walk-in clinic, psychiatric care, and treatment for adults with serious persistent mental illness.
NAMI Fox Valley supports and empowers individuals and families touched by mental illness through education, support groups, outreach, and advocacy. Based in Appleton, in the Fox Valley region, the affiliate offers peer & family support groups, mental-health education programs, volunteering opportunities, and fundraising events to combat stigma and promote recovery.
Getting to Appointments or Staying Mobile
Transportation support for seniors, people with disabilities, or low-income residents.
The ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) of Outagamie County offers no-cost, unbiased information and support to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals. Services include benefit counseling, options assessment for long-term care, short-term case-management, and health & wellness programs to help people stay independent.
The transportation program under the Outagamie County Department of Health & Human Services – Aging & Long Term Support offers demand-response and paratransit services for older adults (60+) and those with disabilities throughout urban and rural venues.
MTM Inc. (Wisconsin) coordinates non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for BadgerCare Plus and other Medicaid programs, helping eligible members book rides, get mileage reimbursement or bus passes to covered appointments when they lack other transportation options.
Housing, Utilities & Energy Assistance
Help for homeowners, renters, and those struggling with rising costs.
The Appleton Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income individuals and families secure affordable, safe housing in the Appleton and Outagamie County area by providing rental assistance that reduces monthly housing costs.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Appleton offers financial and voucher assistance for needs like rent, utilities, transportation, clothing, or unique emergencies, serving individuals and families in portions of Outagamie and Waupaca Counties without regard to faith, ethnicity, age, or status.
The Wisconsin Division of Energy, Housing & Community Resources offers energy assistance to eligible low-income homeowners and renters, helping with utility bills, crisis situations, weatherization, and energy-efficiency improvements.
Forward Service Corporation (FSC) offers a wide array of employment, training, and supportive-services programs across Wisconsin, including cash assistance, job training, transportation help, youth education support, and loans for work-related expenses.
Food Access & Nutrition
For working families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity.
FoodShare Wisconsin is a benefit program through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that helps low-income individuals and families buy healthy food. Eligibility depends on income, household size, residency, and meeting certain work requirements.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Wisconsin offers nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and health-service referrals for pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and children under five.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s assistance page helps people find food resources, including pantry locations, mobile distributions, WIC information, and FoodShare application support, connecting residents with programs that reduce food insecurity across the region.
Employment, Training & Financial Relief
For working people facing layoffs, reduced hours, or job transitions.
The Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) is a free, statewide online portal provided by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that connects job seekers with employment opportunities, lets users build and upload resumes, and helps employers post jobs and search candidate profiles.
The Wisconsin DWD Unemployment Benefits page helps people who are unemployed or partially unemployed apply for benefits, file weekly claims, and manage their account. It also provides guidance, the claimant handbook, job search resources, fraud prevention info, and support in multiple languages.
Fox Valley Technical College’s Training & Services page offers business and public-safety training, customized workforce development, professional certifications, facility rentals, and employer support resources to help organizations strengthen skills and meet industry needs.
Support for Farmers & Rural Families
Programs that stabilize income, markets, and sustainability.
Wisconsin DATCP provides loans, grants, and financial assistance to support farmers, processors, and agricultural businesses. Resources include state and federal grants, USDA loan programs, beginning-farmer support, and funding options to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural economy.
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management resource offers research-based programs and tools to support profitable, healthy farm businesses. It covers land pricing, financial management, business transition, marketing, HR, and safety.
The FMNP helps farmers by directing federal nutrition dollars straight to local growers. Participants receive coupons they can spend only at authorized farmers markets and farm stands, which increases direct sales, boosts demand for local produce, expands customer connections, and strengthens community-based agriculture.
Parents, Families & Childcare
Resources for parents juggling work, childcare, and children with special needs.
Outagamie County Department of Health & Human Services provides child protection, foster care licensing, background checks for caregivers, and youth justice & family support programs in Appleton.
Wisconsin DCF provides Child Care Bridge Payments, offering monthly financial support to eligible child care providers. Funds help stabilize operations, retain staff, and sustain quality care, with requirements for accurate attendance reporting and timely use of awarded payments.
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin supports families in need by offering crisis counseling, mental-health care, parenting support, youth programs, sexual-assault and domestic-violence advocacy, and community outreach. They help families stabilize, heal, build safety, and access long-term support.
Veterans & Military Families
Support for veterans & military families seeking benefits and community resources.
The Outagamie County Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their families access benefits, VA health care, service-records assistance, education and housing resources, and advocacy for claims and support.
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential 24/7 support service for veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. You can call 988 then press 1, chat online, or text 838255 to connect with trained responders.
Digital Access & Technology Help
For low-income families, seniors, and students
The Affordable Connectivity Program helped eligible households reduce internet costs with monthly discounts on service and a one-time device credit. It supported affordable broadband access nationwide, with higher benefits available for households on qualifying tribal lands.
The Digital Bridge Initiative’s Digital Navigator program pairs trusted local guides with community members to help them get online. They assist with choosing affordable internet plans, securing devices, and building digital skills.
Federal & State Hubs
One-stop links for multiple programs
ACCESS Wisconsin allows eligible residents to apply online for health care, food assistance, child care subsidy, job training, emergency housing/utility aid, and more—all in one place.
The Social Security Administration provides retirement, disability, survivors, and SSI benefits, while also issuing Social Security numbers and offering online tools to manage benefits, check eligibility, and access important personal records.
The program offered by Social Security Administration supports eligible Medicare recipients by reducing costs for prescription drug coverage (Part D). It may cover premiums, deductibles, and copayments for those with limited income/resources and eliminates late-enrollment penalties.
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