# Homelessness Help Resources - Wisconsin ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care:** - **Phone:** 1-715-598-3301 - **Website:** [https://www.wiboscoc.org](https://www.wiboscoc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Coordinated resources for housing, emergency shelters, and advocacy efforts across Wisconsin. - **Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-334-6873 - **Website:** [https://www.wheda.com](https://www.wheda.com/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and resources for housing stability. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Milwaukee - **Milwaukee Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-414-344-2211 - **Website:** [https://www.milmission.org](https://www.milmission.org/) - **Office Location:** 830 N 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, family housing, and education programs. - **Guest House of Milwaukee:** - **Phone:** 1-414-345-3240 - **Website:** [https://www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org](https://www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org/) - **Office Location:** 1216 N 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205 - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, mental health services, and case management. ### Madison - **Porchlight, Inc.:** - **Phone:** 1-608-257-2534 - **Website:** [https://www.porchlightinc.org](https://www.porchlightinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 306 N Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715 - **Specialized Services:** Permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and employment assistance. - **The Beacon:** - **Phone:** 1-608-826-8040 - **Website:** [https://www.thebeaconhelps.org](https://www.thebeaconhelps.org/) - **Office Location:** 615 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 - **Specialized Services:** Day resource center providing meals, laundry, case management, and support services. ### Green Bay - **St. John’s Homeless Shelter:** - **Phone:** 1-920-436-9344 - **Website:** [https://www.stjohnhomelessshelter.org](https://www.stjohnhomelessshelter.org/) - **Office Location:** 411 St John St, Green Bay, WI 54301 - **Specialized Services:** Overnight shelter, resource navigation, and recovery programs. - **NEW Community Shelter:** - **Phone:** 1-920-437-3766 - **Website:** [https://www.newcommunityshelter.org](https://www.newcommunityshelter.org/) - **Office Location:** 301 Mather St, Green Bay, WI 54303 - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, substance abuse support, and meal programs. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **HUD Exchange - Homelessness Assistance:** - **Website:** [https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance](https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance) - **Features:** Federal programs and resources for homelessness prevention and support. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Research, policy advocacy, and resources for understanding and addressing homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin:** - **Phone:** 1-608-246-4730 - **Website:** [https://www.cacscw.org](https://www.cacscw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency housing assistance, food programs, and community outreach. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care at 1-715-598-3301._