Check out our different resources for: Shelters, Food & Essentials, Legal Aid & Advocacy, Employment & Finances, Families & Children, and Hotlines and Crisis Services.
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SheltersCommunity Advocates – Milwaukee Women’s Center
Domestic violence shelter, crisis line, substance abuse treatment, and family support.
Visit Website | 728 N James Lovell St | (414) 671-6140Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, clothing, education, and recovery programs.
Visit Website | 830 N. 19th Street | (414) 344-2211The Salvation Army - Emergency Lodge Shelter
Emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families with children.
Visit Website | 1730 N 7th St. | (414) 773-0211 -
Food & EssentialsInterchange Food Pantry
City-wide pantry offering healthy food to all Milwaukee residents, with multiple weekly distribution times.
Visit Website | 130 E Juneau Ave | (414) 551-2184Bottomless Closet – Community Advocates
Work-appropriate clothing, job readiness training, and mentoring for individuals re-entering the workforce.
Visit Website | 728 N James Lovell St | (414) 270-2984The Gathering – Community Meal Program
Free, home-cooked meals served 10–11 times weekly at four Milwaukee locations. Open to all, no ID or registration required.
Visit Website | 804 E Juneau Ave (Admin Office) | (414) 272-4122 -
Legal & AdvocacyLegal Action of Wisconsin
Free civil legal services for housing, employment, public benefits, and more. Serving low-income individuals and families.
Visit Website | 633 W Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000 | (855) 947-2529Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
Free legal representation in civil matters including housing, consumer protection, immigration, and guardianship.
Visit Website | 728 N James Lovell St | (414) 727-5300Mediate Wisconsin
Landlord-tenant mediation services to prevent eviction and resolve housing disputes. Available by appointment.
Visit Website | 1915 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr | (414) 939-8800 -
Employment & Financial HelpJob Center of Wisconsin
State-run platform offering job listings, resume tools, training resources, and unemployment services.
Visit Website | (888) 258-9966Financial Empowerment Center – City of Milwaukee
Free one-on-one financial counseling to help with budgeting, debt reduction, credit building, and savings.
Visit Website | 518 E Concordia Ave | (414) 882-7430FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) - Community Advocates
Free job training, resume help, interview prep, and support services for FoodShare members seeking employment.
Visit Website |728 N James Lovell St | (414)-203-8500 -
Family & Child ServicesWomen’s Care Center – Milwaukee
Free, confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, and education for women facing unplanned pregnancies.
Visit Website | 1441 N Farwell Ave & 634 W Historic Mitchell St | (414) 223-2610 / (414) 645-4050FlexRide for Working Parents
Free rides from home to daycare and work, plus childcare cost assistance for eligible Milwaukee parents.
Visit Website | Citywide (Milwaukee residents only) | (414) 270-1704Pathfinders Milwaukee
Youth shelter, mental health services, drop-in center, housing support, and crisis intervention for youth and young adults.
Visit Website | 4200 N Holton St, Suite 400 (main office) & 1614 E Kane Pl (youth shelter) | (414) 964-2565 (main office) / (414) 271-1560 (youth shelter) -
Hotlines & Crisis Services211 Impact
Alcohol & drug abuse services and social services referral.
Dial 211Crisis Services – Milwaukee County
24/7 mental health crisis line for individuals in distress.
(414) 257-7222Milwaukee Women’s Center – 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Support for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
(414) 671-6140Parenting Network Helpline
Support and resources for parents and caregivers.
(414) 671-0566
