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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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
The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County provides individuals with accurate and updated information and assistance about community resources, programs, and services, including but not limited to:
In collaboration with a Disability Rights of Wisconsin attorney, a Disability Benefits Specialist provides information on public and private benefits for individuals ages 18-59 with disabilities. The Disability Benefit Specialist can assist individuals to obtain or retain benefits.
Disability Benefits Specialist Brochure
DRC staff will meet with individuals and their support network to provide consultation about publicly funded, long-term care options and other community resources, to assist in making informed decisions regarding short-term and long-term needs.
The following scorecards should be used to compare among Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), IRIS Consultant Agencies (ICAs), and Fiscal Employment Agencies (FEAs) after first selecting a long term care program.
Call 414-289-6660 today to identify which program is right for you.
Family Care MCO Scorecard
Partnership MCO Scorecard
PACE MCO Scorecard
ICA (IRIS Consultant Agency) Scorecard
FEA (Fiscal Employer Agency) Scorecard
ADRC staff can assist individuals in making the transition into adulthood as smooth as possible by coordinating with families and support networks, in addition to educational and vocational groups, to help make the right connections to programs and resources that promote independence and inclusion.
Living My Dream - Transition Manual for Life After High School
If you suspect that a Milwaukee County resident between the ages of 18 and 59 is being physically or emotionally abused, neglected, financially exploited, or is unable to care for himself or herself, Milwaukee County DHHS Aging & Disabilities Services encourages you to make a report today! Call 414-289-6660 or report using online form below.
Adult Protective Services Brochure
Report Abuse Online
1230 W. Cherry Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
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414-289-6660
Toll Free: 1-844-304-6660
TRS: Dial 711
[email protected]
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Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appointments can be scheduled outside regular business hours upon request.
The ADRC Governance Board advises policy and budget for the Milwaukee County DHHS Disabilities Services, Milwaukee County Area Agency on Aging, Aging and Disabilities Resources Center.
ADRC Governance Board Information