Department of Health and Human Services
 

Adult Services

Providing Services for People Ages 18 Through Life

Support for Adults

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.

(414) 289-6874

24-Hour Crisis Line

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

 

Behavioral Health Services

Are you looking for substance use or mental health services and resources?

How and where to access services

Help to prevent a crisis

Ready to get treatment

Help with ongoing support

Committed to long term recovery

Disabilities Services

Are you looking to connect with services for individuals with disabilities?

Help getting around or transportation

Need to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of someone with a disability

Help with long-term care

Help with public and private benefits programs

Learn more about community partnerships

Energy Assistance

Trouble paying my energy bills

Heating system repairs or replacements

Need to make your home more energy efficient

 

Housing

Are you experiencing any of the following?

Trouble paying my rent

Eviction

Trouble finding affordable housing

Trouble making repairs to my home

Homelessness

Struggling with my mental health and finding affordable housing

Veterans' Services

Are you a veteran in need of services?

Learn more about benefits and services

Peer support for mental health and substance use

Older Adult Services

Are you looking to connect to our senior services and resources?

Find a Senior Center

Learn more about Senior Dining resources

Need help getting around or transportation

Need to report an older adult experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation

IMPACT 2-1-1

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.

Chat Online 

Text your zip code to  TXT-211 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1220 W. Vliet St.

Suite 301

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205

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How We Help

Our Vision

Together, creating healthy communities.

Our Mission

Empowering safe, healthy, meaningful lives.

Our Values

Partnership, Respect, Integrity, 

Diversity, Excellence

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