Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Providing Services for People Ages 18 Through Life
Our goal is to connect adults from the age of 18 across their lifespan to resources and services that promote independence and inclusion, with choices for living in, and giving to the community. Whether someone is in need of long-term care, behavioral health support, meals, transportation, a social outlet, energy assistance, housing or veterans’ support services, there is No Wrong Door when seeking assistance.
Information and assistance on a broad range of programs and services for older adults and adults with disabilities to meet their needs and help them remain independent. Core services of the ADRC include Information & Assistance, Benefits Specialists, Options Counseling, Youth Transition, Prevention, and Wellness. Staff assist individuals to plan for short-term and long-term needs, access community services and resources, and learn about programs and benefits available. Email us at [email protected].
(414) 289-6874
Am I Having a Mental Health Crisis?
Anyone can have a crisis.
Adult. Child. Man. Woman. Healthy. Out of shape. No family history of mental health concerns. Day shift. Night shift. ANYONE.
If you believe you are having a crisis, call our crisis line right away, any day, any time.
(414) 257-7222
Are you looking for substance use or mental health services and resources?
Are you looking to start a child support case or need services related to an existing case?
Apply for Services – New Case
Apply for Services – Existing Case
How to Establish Paternity
Payment Option Information
Contacts and Resources for Employers
Customer Service/Contact us
Milwaukee Fatherhood FIRE
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Community Resources
Are you looking to connect with services for individuals with disabilities?
Are you experiencing any of the following?
Are you a veteran in need of services? Learn more about Veterans' benefits and services, including peer support for mental health and substance use.
Are you looking to connect to our senior services and resources?
Are you unsure about what services you need?
Call 2-1-1
If you are seeking supportive services in Milwaukee County and unsure of whom to call, contact 2-1-1.
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Text your zip code to TXT-211 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.