ADRC Brochure (En Español)

Adult Day Services

Affordable Housing

Dementia Care Specialists

Food Pantries

Senior Dining Programs

Elder Benefit Specialist Program

Family Caregiver Support Programs

Memory Care Support Groups

Transportation Program

Lifeline® and Personal Emergency Response Providers

Disability Benefit Specialist Program

Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers

Home Care and Home Health Providers

Assisted Living Facilities

Family Caregiver Grant Programs

A limited amount of money is available to help get respite for the Caregiver who qualifies. Support is geared to what will help the caregiver the most: this can be someone to sit with a loved one while the caregiver goes out, cooking, cleaning, bathing or other personal care, adult day care facilities, caregiver training and more. 

Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program 

• Diagnosis of any type of dementia
• Joint income of $48,000 or less after dementia related expenses are subtracted

National Family Caregiver Support Program 

• Over 60 and need help with activities of daily living
• Grandparents caring for grandchildren
• Diagnosis of dementia even if under 60 years old
• Individuals with disability

Caregiver Handbook

Unused and expired medication should never be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet. Below are a number of locations you can dispose of medication, over the counter or prescription, quickly, easily and anonymously. 

• Beaver Dam Police Department: 123 Park Ave., Beaver Dam
• Columbus Police Department: 159 S. Ludington St., Columbus
• Dodge County Sherriff Department: 124 West St., Juneau
• Horicon Police Department: 220 Ellison St., Horicon
• Juneau Police Department: 128 E. Cross St., Juneau
• Lomira Police Department: 425 South Water St., Lomira
• Mayville Police Department:  25 S. School St., Mayville
• Waterloo Police Department: 136 N. Monroe St., Waterloo
• Watertown Police Department: 106 Jones St., Watertown
• Waupun Police Department: 16 E. Main St., Waupun 

Focus on Energy 

800-762-7077 
http://focusonenergymarketplace.com/free

 Free energy saving packs.

Focus on Energy is funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities, as required under Wis. Stat. § 196.374(2)(a), and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. To participate in Focus on Energy programs, residents or business owners must be customers of a participating utility.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

866-432-8947
http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across the state to help lower the burden incurred with monthly energy costs. 

Dodge County Housing Authority

920-386-2866
https://www.dodgecountyhousing.com/

The Dodge County Housing Authority was established in 1972 by the Dodge County Board of Supervisors. As a public, nonprofit agency the Dodge County Housing Authority pursues programs which provide government housing assistance. Those who may be eligible for assistance through the Dodge County Housing Authority include: low income families, elderly, and those with disabilities that reside within Dodge County, Wisconsin and meet program regulations.

Agefully

Free guidance, support and planning for aging issues created by nurses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

agefully.me

Disability Rights Wisconsin 

800-928-8778
https://disabilityrightswi.org/

 Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.  DRW is completely independent of government and the disability service system in order to be free of any conflicts of interests which undermines our capacity to advocate vigorously on behalf of the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.

Employment Resources, Inc.

(608) 246-3444
Employment Resources, Inc. - Services for People with Disabilities (eri-wi.org)

ERI advances employment, health, and financial security for people with disabilities. We do this by supporting people with disabilities in achieving employment goals, receiving benefits counseling, accessing healthcare, and connecting to financial information and resources.
ERI also offers training and technical assistance to professionals, community partners, and the public regarding disability and employment issues.

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

http://www.oci.wi.gov/

OCI's mission is to protect and educate Wisconsin consumers by maintaining and promoting a strong insurance industry. 

Legal Action of Wisconsin

608-256-3304 Local
800-362-3904 Toll Free
855-947-2529 New Caller

Lawyer Referral and Information Services - State Bar of Wisconsin
608-257-4666 Local
800-362-9082 Toll Free

http://www.wisbar.org/forPublic/INeedaLawyer/Pages/Lawyer-Referral-Request.aspx

National Resources

Below is a list of national organizations and businesses that help and support individuals and families dealing with aging individuals and individuals with disabilities.

AARP

Administration for Community Living

Alzheimer's Association

American Council of the Blind

American Heart Association

Better Business Bureau

Caregiver Action Network

Eldercare Locator

Federal Government Services Finder

National Hospice Foundation

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

National Institute on Aging

National Institute on Mental Health