Experiencing Homelessness
Outreach Line
Call or Text: 608-535-9394
or outreach@fssf.org
All efforts are made to respond to our voice-to-text outreach line within 24 hours. Please leave your name, contact information, and state the reason for your call so that we can respond appropriately to your call.
Friends of the State Street Family relies on the generous financial and in-kind gifts from our amazing donors. For this reason we will try our best to fulfill reasonable special requests, but fulfillment is not guaranteed.
Community Resources
Addiction Services
Bicycle Information
https://dream-bikes.org/
Freewheel Bikes
https://freewheelbikes.org/
Wheels for Winners
http://wheelsforwinners.org/earn-a-bike/
Bus Passes
Local Programs
Persons who are HIV and AIDS infected
https://viventhealth.org
Substance Abuse, Mental Health (Women)
http://www.arccommserv.com/
Poverty-affected individuals and families, Veterans
http://www.cacscw.org/
Early Head Start Families
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Domestic Violence Victims and their families
https://abuseintervention.org/
Older Adults with disabilities
https://trhome.org
Incarcerated parents with young children and formerly incarcerated individuals
https://justdane.org/journey-home
Formerly incarcerated individuals
https://todayshomeowner.com
“Qualified households” from Middleton, Cross Plains and West Madison
https://www.wayforwardresources.org
LGBTQ Individuals & Families
https://www.outreachmadisonlgbt.org/
Families & Individuals
http://porchlightinc.org/
Men & Women with persistent Mental Health issues
http://porchlightinc.org/safe-haven/
Single Women and Families
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/danecounty
Women with Children and Single Women
https://svdpmadison.org/
Families and Individuals in the Stoughton Area
http://www.startstoughton.org/
Homeless Individuals with a substance abuse and/or mental health disorder
https://www.tellurian.org/
Pregnant young single women (18- 26)
https://www.elizabethhousedane.org/
Families
http://trhome.org/
Veterans
http://www.vafvets.org/
Veterans
https://www.madison.va.gov/
Women and Families
https://www.ywcamadison.org/
Child Care
http://www.cityofmadison.com/commserv/documents/childcareassistprog.pdf
UW Madison Office of Child Care and Family Resources
https://occfr.wisc.edu/financial-assistance/community-assistance/
Wisconsin Dept of Children & Families Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (WISHARES)
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares
Reach Dane
https://www.dcpcinc.org/
YMCA Dane County
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org/financial-assistance
4-C
https://www.4-c.org/resource-referral/resource-referral.html
Family Service Madison
https://fsmad.org/
Clothing
http://www.cacscw.org/clothing-center/
Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM)
http://momhelps.org/programs-services/preventing-homelessness/clothing-center/
St. Vincent De Paul
https://svdpmadison.org/need-help/clothing/
Sunshine Place/Cards Closet
http://www.sunshineplace.org/index.php/services/cards
The River Food Pantry
https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/services/clothing-household-goods/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Day Centers
https://thebeaconhelps.org/
Bethel Lutheran Madison
https://www.bethel-madison.org/homeless-support-services
Off The Square Club
https://www.lsswis.org/LSS/Programs-Services/Mental-Health/Resource-Centers/Off-the-Square-Club
Outreach Madison (LGBTQ)
https://www.outreachmadisonlgbt.org/
Dental
https://www.moresmileswi.org/
Access Community Health Centers
https://accesscommunityhealthcenters.org/services/dental/
AI Resource Center Wisconsin (ARCW)
https://www.arcw.org/dental-clinic/prevent/
Familia Dental
https://www.familiadental.com/special-offers/wisconsin/
WDA Reduced Rate Dental Clinics
https://www.wda.org/your-oral-health/reduced-rate-dental-clinics
Disabilities
http://www.daneadrc.org/
Social Security Administration
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/
Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ddb/index.htm
VSA Wisconsin
http://www.vsawis.org/
Veterans Affairs
https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/
Domestic Abuse
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/fleeingdomesticviolence
Domestic Violence Shelter
https://abuseintervention.org/help/services-resources/#safeHouse
Project Respect
http://www.arccommserv.com/arcfaq.html
Rape Crisis Center
https://thercc.org/
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
https://www.endabusewi.org/get-help/
Engaging Youth – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
https://www.endabusewi.org/our-work/engaging-youth/
Break the Cycle (Ages 12-24)
https://www.breakthecycle.org/
Emergency Call Boxes
Emergency Weather Conditions
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/inclementweatherinformation
Accuweather
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/madison-wi/53715/weather-warnings/331530
Porchlight Men’s Shelter
http://porchlightinc.org/emergency-shelter/
The Salvation Army Women’s Shelter
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/singlewomen
The Salvation Army Family Shelter
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/families
Briarpatch Youth Shelter
https://youthsos.org/programs/at-risk-youth-and-families/youth-shelter
Emergency Pet Shelter
https://wiscares.wisc.edu/services-offered-for-our-clients
Family Resources
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/fleeingdomesticviolence
Domestic Violence Shelter
https://abuseintervention.org/help/services-resources/#safeHouse
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
The Salvation Army Family Shelter
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/families
Food Pantries
Food Stamps
https://access.wisconsin.gov/
FoodShares Eligibility Information
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/eligibility.htm
Quest Card
http://www.getaquestcard.org/
Haircuts
https://madisoncollege.edu/salon
The Beacon
https://thebeaconhelps.org/the-beacon-homeless-day-resource-center-too/resources/
Catholic Multicultural Center
https://cmcmadison.org/programs-services/
Stand Down Madison
http://standdownmadison.org/
Housing Cooperatives
https://www.madisoncommunity.coop/vacancies/
Housing First
http://www.cacscw.org/dane-county-housing
The Road Home
http://trhome.org/rapid-rehousing/
DAWNS – The Salvation Army
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/danecounty
Porchlight
http://porchlightinc.org/provide-housing/
United Way Impact Report
https://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/ImpactReportHousingFirst2007.pdf
Housing Referrals
HSC Housing Navigation Services
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/housingnavigationservices
Navigating Coordinated Entry
https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
ID Cards
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/lst-or-stoln/duplicate-id.aspx
Free State ID Card
https://elections.wi.gov/node/1917
Infants And Toddlers
Resources for Pregnant Woman
https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/medical/resources-for-pregnant-women/
Pregnancy Helpline
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/
Pregnancy Resources
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/resources/
Pregnancy Health Services
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/pregnancy
Dean Care Pregnancy Resources
https://www.deancare.com/wellness/pregnancy/community-resources
Strong Beginnings
https://www.deancare.com/wellness/pregnancy/strong-beginnings
TEP Pregnant/Parenting Resources
https://innovation.madison.k12.wi.us/files/innoved/16-17%20Pregnent-Parenting%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
Pregnant and Parenting Teens
https://innovation.madison.k12.wi.us/parenting-resources
Free Diaper Bank
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/diaper-bank.cfm
Sharing Center
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/sharing-center.cfm
Project Babies
http://projectbabies.org/contact.html
Free Pregnancy Clinics
https://freepregnancyclinics.com/wisconsin-pregnancy-clinics/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Job Training Programs
https://www.cityofmadison.com/live-work/employment-training
Just Bakery
https://emum.org/what-we-do/justbakery/
Urban League
https://ulgm.org/employment-programs/for-job-seekers/
YWCA
https://www.ywcaworks.org/taxonomy/term/93
Catholic Multicultural Center
https://cmcmadison.org/programs-services/education-employment-programs/employment-search-assistance/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Laundry
https://cmcmadison.org/programs-services/basic-needs/shower-laundry/
The Beacon
https://thebeaconhelps.org/the-beacon-homeless-day-resource-center-too/resources/
Laundry Love
https://laundrylove.org/
Laws & Ordinances
Legal Information
https://www.communityjusticeinc.org/
https://www.wisbar.org/forpublic/ineedalawyer/pages/modest-means.aspx
https://www.legalaction.org/contact-us/madison-area-office
https://www.cwagwisconsin.org/elder-law-center
http://www.daneadrc.org/what_we_do.aspx
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
LGBTQ
https://www.pflag-madison.org/newlinks1.html
Well Woman Program
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/breast-cervical-cancer-screening/wisconsin-well-woman-program
UW Madison Gender and Sexuality Center
https://lgbt.wisc.edu/
Medical Help
WI Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
http://www.wafcclinics.org/clinics.html
Forward Health Clinics
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/clinics.htm
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Medical Insurance
Men
Mental Health
NA Meetings
Narcan & Needle Exchange
Non-Emergency Medical Transport
Operation Fresh Start
Personal Essentials Pantry
Pet Care
https://wiscares.wisc.edu/plus-clients
Pet Food Pantry
https://wiscares.wisc.edu/social-services/pet-food-pantry
Pet Friendly Hotels
http://petfriendlytravel.com/locations/united_states/wisconsin/wi/c1sp50
Emergency Pet Shelter
https://wiscares.wisc.edu/services-offered-for-our-clients
Pet Food Pantry
https://www.giveshelter.org/resources/pet-food-pantry
Dane County Humane Society Pet Resources
https://www.giveshelter.org/resources
Spay Me Clinic – Low Cost Vet Care
https://www.spayme.com/
Pharmacy
WI Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
https://www.wafcclinics.org/find-a-clinic.html
Phones
https://qlinkwireless.com/
SafeLink Wireless
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Web/www/default/index.html#!/newHome
Assurance Wireless
https://www.assurancewireless.com/
Playgroups
Police Non-Emergency
https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/contact/contact.cfm
UW Madison Police Contact
http://uwpd.wisc.edu/about-uwpd/contact-uwpd/
Town of Madison Police Contact
https://townofmadisonpd.com/contact/
Dane County Sheriff Contact
https://danesheriff.com/contact-us
Pregnancy - Tests/Info/Prenatal Care
https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/medical/resources-for-pregnant-women/
Pregnancy Helpline
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/
Pregnancy Resources
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/resources/
Pregnancy Health Services
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/pregnancy
Dean Care Pregnancy Resources
https://www.deancare.com/wellness/pregnancy/community-resources
Strong Beginnings
https://www.deancare.com/wellness/pregnancy/strong-beginnings
TEP Pregnant/Parenting Resources
https://innovation.madison.k12.wi.us/files/innoved/16-17%20Pregnent-Parenting%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
Pregnant and Parenting Teens
https://innovation.madison.k12.wi.us/parenting-resources
Free Diaper Bank
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/diaper-bank.cfm
Sharing Center
http://www.pregnancyhelpline.net/about-us/sharing-center.cfm
Project Babies
http://projectbabies.org/contact.html
Free Pregnancy Clinics
https://freepregnancyclinics.com/wisconsin-pregnancy-clinics/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Printable Homeless Resource Guide
Problems Renting
http://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/
Forward Service Corps
http://www.fsc-corp.org/
Legal Action of WI Eviction Defense Project
https://www.legalaction.org/services/eviction-defense-project-milwaukee
Porchlight DIGS Program
http://porchlightinc.org/eviction-preventiondigs/
Joining Forces For Families
https://danecountyhumanservices.org/jff/locations.aspx
Community Action Coalition
http://www.cacscw.org/dane-county-housing
Navigating Coordinated Entry
https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/hhr/dox/shelter_access_numbers.pdf
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Rape Crisis & Prevention
The Rape Crisis Center
https://thercc.org/
YWCA Community Ride
https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/
Confidential Resource List
https://uwpd.wisc.edu/confidential-resources/
Rights & Claim Advice
https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/
Refugees/Immigration
https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/immigration/resources/resources-immigrants-and-refugees
Immigration Advocates
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state=WI
Wisconsin Network for Peace, Justice and Sustainability
http://wnpj.org/node/3063/
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Rentals Open Now
Resource Guides
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/members
DCHA Family Resource List
http://www.dcha.net/family-resource-list.php
Link Dane
https://link-dane.co/
Homeless Services Consortium
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/489922_92a3c817d4ac432c9e328b95d38fe7e3.pdf
Mad City Homeless Resource Guide
https://www.madcityhomelessresourceguide.com/resource-list
211
https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/211guidedsearch2
Homeless Services Consortium Membership Directory
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/73dee7_28000becbda946db9ac3b4b2ecfab977.pdf
Restorative Justice/Re-Entry
Operation Welcome Home
https://www.owh-wi.com/homeless-restorative-justice-projec
Nehemiah House – Re-entry Program
https://nehemiah.org/nehemiah-programs/justice-reconciliation/
NAMI Re-entry
https://www.namidanecounty.org/reentry
Urban League of Greater Madison
https://ulgm.org/clinic/
Safe Rides To & From Work
https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/
Forward Services Corp
https://fsc-corp.org/programs-search-results/
School
https://govprograms.madison.k12.wi.us/TEP
Department of Public Instruction
https://dpi.wi.gov/homeless
School Break Activities
School Contacts
School – Madison Metropolitan School District Transition Education Program
Shelters
http://porchlightinc.org/emergency-shelter/
The Salvation Army Women’s Shelter
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/singlewomen
The Salvation Army Family Shelter
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/families
Briarpatch Youth Shelter
https://youthsos.org/programs/at-risk-youth-and-families/youth-shelter
Emergency Pet Shelter
https://wiscares.wisc.edu/services-offered-for-our-clients
Domestic Violence Shelter
https://abuseintervention.org/help/services-resources/#safeHouse
Showers
Social Security Income
http://www.daneadrc.org/resources.aspx
Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
Madison Social Security Office
https://www.ssofficelocation.com/madison-social-security-office-so1973
DHS
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/links.htm
Madison Veterans Adminstration
https://www.madison.va.gov/
Street Outreach Providers
Teens/Youth
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/youth
Briarpatch Youth Shelter
https://youthsos.org/programs/at-risk-youth-and-families/youth-shelter
Teens Rise Above
http://teensriseabove.org/
Teen Addiction Anonymous
https://www.mpowrd.org/
Translator Services
https://www.carewisc.org/contact/help-in-other-languages/
Online Free Translator
http://www.myeasytranslator.com/?r=1&kw=Translater%20Free
Veterans
Stand Down Madison
http://standdownmadison.org/
Dry Hootch
https://www.dryhootch.org/
Madison Veterans Adminstration
https://www.madison.va.gov/
DVA Homeless Veterans
https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/Homelessness.aspx
Dane County Vets
http://www.danevets.com/
VetConnect
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetconnect/
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/
Memory Care
https://www.memorycare.com/veterans/
Vision
http://infantsee.org/
K-12
https://www.woa-eyes.org/vision-usa-public
Adults and Children
https://vspglobal.com/cms/vspglobal-outreach/gift-certificates.html
No Cost Eye Exam
https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Low Vision
https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Social Service Agency Must Apply
https://new-eyes.org/application
FSSF Can Help Verify Need
https://onesight.org/faqs
Women
https://www.danecountyhomeless.org/singlewomen
Well Woman Program
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/breast-cervical-cancer-screening/wisconsin-well-woman-program
Sexual Health
https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/sexual-health
Pregnancy Clinics
https://freepregnancyclinics.com/wisconsin-pregnancy-clinics/
Resources for Pregnant Woman
https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/medical/resources-for-pregnant-women/