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CRISIS INTERVENTION | 280-2600 | www.mhcdc.org
625 W. Washington Ave. 53703
24-hour hotline for mental health crises, operated by the Mental Health Center of Dane County

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BRIARPATCH, INC | 251-6211, 24 Hour Crisis Line: 251-1126 | TDD Access Toll Free: 1-800-798-1126 | http://www.brpatch.org
512 E. Washington Ave., Madison 53703-2943
Variety of crisis intervention and counseling services for homeless, runaway, and throwaway teens. The agency also offers youth groups, a transitional living program, street outreach, and respite care. All services are FREE of charge. Services are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Office hours are 9 a.m.-midnight M-F and 1 p.m.-midnight on weekends.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Diocese of Madison | General Information. 821-3100
Administrative Offices 720 S. High Point Road, Mail: P.O. Box 46550, Madison 53744-6550
http://www.madisondiocese.org/
Catholic Charities provides affordable services and all programs are provided regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. The services include family, individual, marriage and mental health counseling, financial assistance, and refugee resettlement. Aside from Madison, there are officers in Beloit, Janesville, Ft. Atkinson, and Sun Prairie.

CENTRO HISPANO
255-3018, 835 W. Badger Rd. 53713 | http://www.centrohispanomadison.org/
Provides social services to the Hispanic community of Dane County.

THE FAMILY CENTER | 663-6154
404 Glenway 53711
Provides high quality, low cost mental health services for individual, couples and families. Sliding fee scale. No insurance. Flexible schedule with evenings and Saturdays available. Call for additional information and/or to schedule an appointment.

FAMILY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM | 241-5150,
2120 Fordem Ave. 53704
Parent education and support groups in Dane County. Groups for Spanish speakers, teen parents, single parents, deaf, fathers, neighborhood support groups. Other training and workshop opportunities

FAMILY SERVICES | 252-1320
128 E. Olin Ave. Ste.100 53713
Counseling and mental health services to support individuals and families under stress.
- Child and family problems
- Perpetrators and victims of family violence counseling.
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Madison | 252-1334

FAMILY SUPPORT AND RESOURCE CENTER | 221-4611
1945 W. Broadway 53713
Community inclusion Program. Provides a variety of supports for Dane County families who have children with disabilities.

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 255-2401
2326 S. Park St. 53713
Promotes economic development opportunities for minority residents of south Madison, promotes high earning potential with educational training for minority residents of south Madison, and provides mental health, alcohol and drug out-patient counseling services for African-American families.

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON | 278-1808 | http://www.jewishmadison.org/
FAX: 608-278-7814, e-mail: mjcc@.mjcc.net,
6434 Enterprise Ln. 53719-1117
Provides:
¸ Advocacy
¸ Counseling
¸ Case work
¸ Case Management services
¸ Financial management
¸ Refugee Resettlement
The agency serves all residents of Dane County of all ages. Language capabilities: Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, some French.

JOINING FORCES FOR FAMILIES / Dane County Dept. of Human Services | http://www.co.dane.wi.us/humanservices
873-2180, 125 Veteran's Road, Stoughton 53589
Provides voluntary services to youth / families to give services for those in need of connecting with services / resources that are appropriate and would be in their best interest. This could be information for employment, housing, food, clothing, mental health services, or school assistance. Joining Forces for Families (JFF) is also available for communities in Deerfield, Marshall and Cambridge.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WISCONSIN AND UPPER MICHIGAN | 277-0610 or 277-2970 | http://www.lsswis.org/index3.htm
5 Odana Ct. 53719-1120
Individual, couples, and family therapy and counseling; variety of groups, extensive assessments and groups of AODA victims and perpetrators of abuse. Home and community based services, adoption, and residential services.

MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | 301-1000 | http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/MH_Mendota/
Admissions Office 301-1352, Max. Security Office 301-1000 (After hours takes all calls), 301 Troy Dr. 53704
Specialized mental health services for persons of pediatric through geriatric years.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DANE COUNTY, INC | 280-2700 | http://www.mhcdc.org
625 W. Washington Ave. 53703
Comprehensive community mental health and alcohol/ drug abuse treatment and assessment services for children, youth, families, and adults. Bilingual staff. Priority for people with lowest resources and highest needs. 24-hour crisis phone 280-2600

PARENT TO PARENT | 833-8888 or 800-657-4929 | http://www.parentalstresscenter.org/
761V Mineral Point Rd. 53717
An educational group for parents and other adults involved in caring for children with disabilities or limitations of any type. Everyone is welcome. Free child care is provided. We have monthly meetings, Sept. through Nov. and Jan. through May. Meetings are on the 3rd Mon. at 7 p.m. at Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd. A program of the Epileptic Foundation of South Central Wisconsin.

PARENTAL STRESS CENTER | 241-4888 | dir.civc.wisc.edu/view.asp?cat=6&cat1=69
2120 Fordem Ave. 53704
24 hour Parental Stress Line 241-2221
Prevention and treatment of child abuse through three programs
- 24 Hour Parental Stressline
- Families United Network provides support meetings for parents while children are in teen/youth support groups
- OASIS A sexual abuse group therapy for families in which one or more has experienced sexual abuse. Also have adult survivor support groups. We provide information and referral to other services. Both Stressline and Families United are cost free while OASIS is on a sliding scale; however no one is turned away if unable to pay.

RESPITE CENTER | 244-5700 | http://www.respitecenter.org/
2120 Fordem Ave. 53704
24-hr. emergency/crisis child care, as space permits. Child care services (birth through 14) for families in crisis or under stress. Sliding fee scale; no one denied services because of inability to pay.

THE RAINBOW PROJECT/CHIID & FAMILY COUNSELING AND RESOURCE CLINIC | 255-7356
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwdc/org/221480.html
FAX: 255-0457, 831 E. Washington Ave. 53703
Family-based agency providing mental health services to young children and their families through individual, dyadic, family, and group therapy. All staff have training and experience in the areas of parent-child relationships and dysfunctional families, including domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse and adult survivors. Community and parent education training on effects, treatment and prevention of child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, child sexual abuse and other risk factors and stresses for young children and families, i.e. divorce, separation and loss.

VIP OF DANE COUNTY | 243-8770
2317 International Lane, #220, 53704
VIP of Dane County works with youth and adults who are at risk of involvement or who have been involved in the criminal justice system, by assisting them in avoiding criminal recidivism and reintegrating into the community, through mentoring, advocacy, a community service program and a transitional living program

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. Diocese of Madison | General Information. 821-3100 | http://www.madisondiocese.org/
Administrative Offices 720 S. High Point Road, Mail: P.O. Box 46550, Madison 53744-6550 General Information. 821-3100
Catholic Charities provides affordable services and all programs are provided regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. The services include family, individual, marriage and mental health counseling, financial assistance, and refugee resettlement. Aside from Madison, there are officers in Beloit, Janesville, Ft. Atkinson, and Sun Prairie.

THE FAMILY CENTER | 663-6154
404 Glenway 53711
Provides high quality, low cost mental health services for individual, couples and families. Sliding fee scale. No insurance. Flexible schedule with evenings and Saturdays available. Call for additional information and/or to schedule an appointment.

FAMILY SERVICES | 252-1320 | 128 E. Olin Ave. Ste. 100 53713
Counseling and mental health services to support individuals and families under stress.
- Child and family problems
- Perpetrators and victims of family violence counseling.
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Madison | 252-1334

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 255-2401 | 2326 S. Park St. 53713
Promotes economic development opportunities for minority residents of south Madison, promotes high earning potential with educational training for minority residents of south Madison, and provides mental health, alcohol and drug out-patient counseling services for African-American families.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WISCONSIN AND UPPER MICHIGAN | 277-0610 or 277-2970, http://www.lsswis.org/index3.htm
5 Odana Ct. 53719-1120
Individual, couples, and family therapy and counseling; variety of groups, extensive assessments and groups of AODA victims and perpetrators of abuse. Home and community based services, adoption, and residential services.

MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | 301-1000 | http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/MH_Mendota/
Admissions Office 301-1352, Max. Security Office 301-1000 (After hours takes all calls), 301 Troy Dr. 53704
Specialized mental health services for persons of pediatric through geriatric years.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DANE COUNTY, INC | 280-2700 | http://www.mhcdc.org
625 W. Washington Ave. 53703
Comprehensive community mental health and alcohol/ drug abuse treatment and assessment services for children, youth, families, and adults. Bilingual staff. Priority for people with lowest resources and highest needs. 24-hour crisis phone 280-2600

THE RAINBOW PROJECT/CHIID & FAMILY COUNSELING AND RESOURCE CLINIC | 255-7356
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwdc/org/221480.html
FAX: 255-0457, 831 E. Washington Ave. 53703
Family-based agency providing mental health services to young children and their families through individual, dyadic, family, and group therapy. All staff have training and experience in the areas of parent-child relationships and dysfunctional families, including domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse and adult survivors. Community and parent education training on effects, treatment and prevention of child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, child sexual abuse and other risk factors and stresses for young children and families, i.e. divorce, separation and loss.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS | 24 hr. hotline; 222-8989
6400 Monona Dr. Suite H 53716
Information and referral for alcoholics and the recovering alcoholic. AA meeting information.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS | 800-344-2666
Support groups for those with a family member coping with alcohol abuse.

ARC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. | 278-2300;
2001 W. Beltline Hwy, # 102 Madison 53713
Drug and alcohol outpatient services 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. for women. ARC Healthy Beginnings provides on-site day care for children of women in service.

CENTER FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION | Business and programs: 246-7606,
2000 Fordem Ave. 53704
Information, referral and screenings. Community prevention, education training and consultation

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 255-2401
2326 S. Park St. 53713
Promotes economic development opportunities for minority residents of south Madison, promotes high earning potential with educational training for minority residents of south Madison, and provides mental health, alcohol and drug out-patient counseling services for African-American families.

HOPE HAVEN REBOS UNITED, INC | 251-8881
425 W. Johnson St. 53703
Fully certified residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center. Co-ed with two treatment tracks, 6 weeks residential treatment. 80% of clients are homeless, 50% have dual diagnosis; 40% are minority. Individual and group counseling available. No one is turned away for lack of funds. A county funded program.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WISCONSIN AND UPPER MICHIGAN | 277-0610 or 277-2970, http://www.lsswis.org/index3.htm
5 Odana Ct. 53719-1120
Individual, couples, and family therapy and counseling; variety of groups, extensive assessments and groups of AODA victims and perpetrators of abuse. Home and community based services, adoption, and residential services.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DANE COUNTY, INC | 280-2700 | http://www.mhcdc.org
625 W. Washington Ave. 53703
Comprehensive community mental health and alcohol/ drug abuse treatment and assessment services for children, youth, families, and adults. Bilingual staff. Priority for people with lowest resources and highest needs. 24-hour crisis phone 280-2600

MERITER NEWSTART Administrative Offices 271-4144, | http://www.meriter.com/mhs/hospital/newstart.htm
1015 Gammon Lane, Madison 53719
Provides all levels of substance abuse care from out-patient to intensive in-patient. Also offers detoxification. Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurance accepted
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
258-1747, P.O. Box 2408 53701
24-hour phone line. Outside Madison call 1-800-240-0276

PROJECT HUGS INC. | 845-6140,
2222 E. Washington Ave. 53704
Provides information, advocacy and case coordination services to parents of chemically involved youth.

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CITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MADISON-HOUSING OPERATIONS - 266-4675,
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/formshousing/index.htm
FAX: 264-9291, TDD 264-9290; 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 318, P.O. Box 1785 53701
Public Housing: one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom apartments/townhouses located throughout the city. The CDA also manages a program whereby an eligible Section 8 participant receives a voucher for a portion of the rent.

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK | web info | 294-7998
1127 University Avenue - Madison, WI 53715
Homeless shelter for families. A group of 42 congregations joining together to provide temporary overnight lodging, meals and other assistance to homeless families,

PORT ST. VINCENT | 257-2036 | 695-9150
221 S. Baldwin St. 53703
Transitional housing for men. A home that includes meals.

THE SALVATION ARMY | 256-2321, | http://www.salvationarmy-madison-wi.org/home.html
Shelter and offices: 630 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 1223 Madison 53701
Chapel & Community Center, 244-3979, 3030 Darbo Dr. 53704,
The Salvation Army serves as gatekeeper for all Homeless Assistance Programs for homeless families in Dane County. We have an 18-room shelter for families, shelter for single women without children, Saturday evening soup kitchen, 30-child capacity day care center, a food pantry, and a mobile/ disaster feeding kitchen.

- TELLURIAN SOS PROJECT, 259-2484,
818 W. Badger Rd. #106 53713 Provides intensive transitional housing and services to chronically homeless families
- TELLURIAN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | 222-7311.
Provides emergency homeless shelter for women and families

TENANT RESOURCE CENTER | http://trc.studentorg.wisc.edu/
Office and TTY 257-0143
Rental Rights Counseling. 257-0006
Housing Help Desk 242-7406
1202 Williamson St. #A 53703
By providing information and referrals, education about rental rights and responsibilities, and access to conflict resolution, we empower the community to obtain and maintain quality affordable housing. Our counseling lines are staffed by trained volunteers.
The Housing Help Desk is our satellite Office in Dane County Job Center and provides information and referral on rental rights as well as assistance finding funding to prevent eviction or for security deposit or first month's rent; assistance with subsidized housing applications; assistance with writing letters and communicating with neighbors, property managers, or agency staff; and referral to hosing resources in Dane County

YWCA | 257-1436
101 East Mifflin St.
Madison WI 53703

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ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE | 242-8484 | http://www.accesstoind.org/pages/
Hearing Impaired TDD 242-8485;
2345 Atwood Ave. 53704
Resource and referral information regarding disability topics; advocacy, independent living, skills training, peer counseling, youth wheelchair recreation, service coordination for adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, assistive devices loan closet.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF MADISON http://www.fsmad.org/cccs//
FAMILY SERVICE OF DANE COUNTY | http://www.fsmad.org/ (888)868-5136, 252-1334,
128 E. Olin Ave., # 100, 53713
Provides credit counseling, set up budgets, money management programs, credit report counseling. All counseling is FREE.

EAST MADISON-MONONA COALITION OF THE AGING | 223-3100,
TDD/TTY 223-3106, FAX: 223-3102, 4142 Monona Drive 53716
The Coalition provides outreach and case management to seniors 55 or older. In addition the Coalition coordinates a Dane County Nutrition Site, foot clinics, a monthly caregiver's support group, a volunteer home chore program, and a monthly newsletter.

ELDER CARE OF DANE COUNTY, INC
240-0020, FAX: 245-3077, www.elderc.org, 2802 International Ln. 53704
Provides health and support care to help older adults live independently at home and in the community. Programs: three Adult day centers including one for people with Alzheimer's; in-home personal care; care management services; and Elder Care Partner-ship, coordinated medical and supportive services for older adults with chronic health problems.

TENANT RESOURCE CENTER | Office and TTY 257-0143 | http://trc.studentorg.wisc.edu/
Rental Rights Counseling. 257-0006
Housing Help Desk 242-7406
1202 Williamson St. #A 53703
By providing information and referrals, education about rental rights and responsibilities, and access to conflict resolution, we empower the community to obtain and maintain quality affordable housing. Our counseling lines are staffed by trained volunteers.

Emergency Energy Assistance
Provides heating assistance to low income and elderly households. Call for an appointment.

ENERGY SERVICES, INC | 267-8601
1225 S. Park St. 53715
Madison, WI

HEARTLAND ENERGY SERVICES, INC., 221-7700,
802 W Broadway, Madison, WI 53713

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET Emergency Only | 437-5902
102 E. Lincoln, Mt Horeb 53572.
MAIL: c/o Evangelical Lutheran Church, 315 E. Main Street, Mt. Horeb 53572.
Clothing and bedding to our neighbors in need. It is open to all without regard to race, age, gender or creed. Emergency No. 437-5902. Open: 2nd & 4th Sat. 10-Noon, 3rd Thurs. 5-7 p.m.

DANE COUNTY FREE CLOTHING CENTER | 246-4730 x 225,
1717 N. Stoughton Rd. 53704
Men's, women's, children's and infants' clothing available at one free visit per month per household. Bedding packets available for people coming out of shelter situations by referral. Open: T-F 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also 2nd Weds of month 10-5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, INC. | 246-3140 | FAX: 246-1984,
1302 Mendota St. 53714
Vocational and residential services to people with disabilities and other special needs. Our six thrift stores offer great value on household and clothing items.

MIDDLETON OUTREACH MINISTRY | 836-7338
7432 Hubbard Ave., Middleton 53562
Food Distribution at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave. Middleton, Free clothing and furniture program; Good Samaritan emergency aid; Services to older people.

RESCUE MISSION | 241-1522
2540 E. Mifflin St.
Free clothing in "as is" condition. Hours 8 .m..-2 p.m. Tues-Sat. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | 278-2920.
Business office, 1109 Jonathan Dr. 53713

St. Vincent de Paul provides direct services to low-income people through their four thrift stores, Service Center/Food Pantry and housing facilities. The thrift stores sell used items in good condition for budget conscious consumers and donate clothing and furniture to those in need. Requests for assistance are received at the Service Center Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30
Locations:
Service Center/Food Pantry, 1301 Williamson St. 257-0919
Thrift Store Locations:
1309 Williamson St. 257-0673 4293
W. Beltline Hwy 278-2924 1900
S. Park St 250-6370
111 W. Jefferson St., Stoughton 873-3655
Port St. Vincent de Paul, 221 S. Baldwin St., 257-2036

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
221-3386, 910 Femrite Dr. 53716.
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday and following Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Must call to set up appointment. Will accept donations every day. Please call first.

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A free, hot sit-down meal available to anyone

Food Pantries and Meal Sites
Food pantries operate under a referral system. If oyu are in need of emergency food, call United Way 2-1-1. Food donations (non-perishables) for pantries and meal sites are accepted by the Community Action Coalition. If you are in need of a hot meal, visit the meal sites listed. Contacts: 2-1-1 or 608-246-4357
from cellular phones (food pantries & meal sites); 246-4730, ext. 206 (donations).

Atwood Community Center
Senior day-long progam Wednesdays with meal served at noon. Monday brunch for seniors served 9 am-noon. (Senior transportation provided with 24-hour notice.) Community meals served first, second, third and fifth Fridays at noon.
2425 Atwood Ave., 53704
241-1574

Grace Episcopal Church
Food pantry Tues.-Fri. 1-3 pm; Sat. 11 am-noon.
116 W. Washington Ave., 53703
255-5147

Luke House
Serves meals Sun.-Thurs. 5:45 pm-6:30 pm.
310 S. Ingersoll, 53703
256-MEAL (6325)

Port St. Vincent de Paul
Low-cost shelter and meals for homeless men, sponsored by the District Council of Madison, Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
221 S. Baldwin St., 53703
257-2036
www.svdpmadison.org

Rescue Mission
Buffet food 9 am-1 pm, Tues.-Sat. Also open 9 am-12:30 pm Sun., with a meal at 11:15 am.
2540 E. Mifflin, 53704
241-1522

Salvation Army
Soup kitchen, Saturdays, 5 pm; first-come, first-served.
630 E. Washington, 53703
256-2321

St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Community lunch 12-1 pm on Fridays.
605 Spruce St., 53715
256-8463

St. Martin House
Serves meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4-5 pm; also last Tuesday and Thursday of month 4-5 pm.
1862 Beld St., 53713
255-1287

St. Paul's Catholic Center
Serves lunch Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
723 State St., 53703
256-6325

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
Serves community meal Saturdays 11:30-12:30 pm; Senior meals Mon.-Fri. at noon, food pantry open Mon-Wed 1-3 pm.
953 Jenifer St., 53703
257-4576

Central Madison

LUKE HOUSE, | web-info | 310 S. Ingersoll St. 53703. Coordinated by Community Meal Program, 256-6325 Sun.-Thurs. 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CENTER, | web info | 723 State St. 53703. Coordinated by Community Meal Program, 258-3140, Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY, | web info | 256-2321, 630 E. Washington Ave. 256-2321, Soup Kitchen, Sat. 5:00 p.m.

WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | web info | www.wil-mar.org
wilmar@wil-mar.org | 257-4576, 953 Jenifer St. 53703 Saturday Community Meal, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

South Madison

ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, | web info | 256-8463, Fridays, 12 noon. After School Program for children on Weds., with a meal served.

ST. MARTIN HOUSE, 255-1287, 1862 Beld | web info | St. 53713. M-W-F, 4 p.m. Also: T & Th last week of month at 4 p.m.

ATWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, | web info \ 241-1574, 2425 Atwood Avenue 53704. We offer three community meals at 12 noon each month on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays. Open to the public--all are welcome.

RESCUE MISSION, 241-1522, 2540 E. Mifflin St. 53704. Sundays at 11:15-12:30 p.m. Also Holiday Meals at Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas. No loitering or trespassing. Open Tues.-Sun. for families 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. providing a place to gather with donated refreshments. Closed Monday

FOOD PANTRIES
There are numerous sites around Madison and Dane County where free groceries are distributed to individuals and families under economic stress. Most food pantries need a referral. Please phone United Way's First Call for Help, 211, [web site] or the Community Action Coalition, 246-4730, [web link]to find location of pantries in your area and to get a referral.

OTHER FOOD PROGRAMS
FOOD FAIR | 246-4730 Ext. 209,
l717 N. Stoughton Rd. 53704-2605
Sponsored through Community Action Coalition. Food Fair is a modified food buying club, which buys food items in bulk at cheaper rates. A package of food costs $15.00 and usually includes 3-4 meat items, 68 produce items (fresh fruits and vegetables) and milk and bread. Payment for the package is due at the beginning of the month, then distribution is made toward the end of each month through 25 sites in Dane and Jefferson Counties. Food Fair is available to everyone regardless of income. For more information on the program, call the above number.

SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | 221-2691
Site location: Monona Senior Community Center, 1011 Nichols Road, 53716
Madison's "OTHER" Food Program. Make a difference in your community, school or church while helping to
stretch your food dollar at the same time. For $15.75 and 2 hrs. volunteer time in your community, help yourself and others.

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MADISON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | 443-5480
2202 S. Park St. 53713
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clinic offers free or low-cost medical care to the uninsured of Dane County. Fees based on income. (Dental care may or may not be available.)

ST. MARTIN HOUSE Catholic Multicultural Center | 255-1287
1862 Beld St. 53715
Free meals served M,W,F, from 4-5 p.m. Parish nurse available during meals to assist with medical concerns and
provide free blood pressure checks. Computer lab for adults are now available. Call for more information

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY MINISTRY | 257-8517
762 Braxton Pl. 53715
Reaches out to Triangle Housing residents, including people with diverse needs, providing worship, Bible study, counseling, visitation, nursing care/assistance, and social programs

CORNUCOPIA | 257-7489 (Voice), 257-9808 (FAX)
306 N. Brooks Street, 53715
Focuses on the arts as a means to build self-confidence, express feelings and ideas, tell stories, develop skills, educate and enhance lives. Activities range from computer and Internet training and office management to art and writing workshops, field trips, drawing classes, reading, crafts, newsletter production, board training, self-help groups and much more. Serves all Dane County adults with psychiatric disabilities (95% of membership) and their allies (families/friends, etc. 5%)

NATIONAL ALIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF DANE COUNTY, INC. (NAMI) | 249-7188 | http://www.namidanecounty.org
2059 Atwood Ave. 53704
Support groups, library, newsletter, information and volunteer opportunities
for persons in Dane and neighboring counties with severe mental illness and their families.

OFF THE SQUARE CLUB | 251-6901
408 W. Gorham St. 53703
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. and Holidays. Not open on Sun. A day care program for adults with long term mental illness, providing a wide array of social services to meet individual's needs. People attending the program have been homeless, unemployed and actively dealing with their illness. Donations are instrumental in increasing quality services. Meals served Monday through Friday at 12:15 Saturdays at 12. Sponsored by Lutheran Social Services.

YAHARA HOUSE | 280-4700 | http://www.mhcdc.org/yaharahouse
802 East Gorham, 53703
Yahara House is a membership based, psycho-social rehabilitation program that offers adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses a path to recovery, through relationships and work. Fashioned after the Fountain House model, Yahara House provides opportunities for members to contribute their time and skills in a friendly and businesslike environment, with members helping each other become re-integrated into the community.

Open throughout the week and on every holiday, the clubhouse provides vocational training, and a transitional employment program that provides members with experience at half-time entry level jobs in the community. Yahara House also also offers case management and medication services. Evening and weekend programs provide opportunities for socialization.