Resources for Housing and Emergency Financial Assistance
There are resources in Central Wisconsin to help with housing placement, and emergency housing needs. Housing aid can come in the form of shelter, billing or deferment plans, financial assistance, and even food and furniture assistance. If you're struggling to pay bills, or fear eviction - don't wait until it's too late. These public housing assistance resources are available to you and your family.
Antigo
Antigo Area Housing Authority
Address: 535 Third Avenue, Antigo, WI 54409
Phone Number: 715-623-5768
Fax Number: 715-6234468
Merrill
Merrill Area Housing Authority
Address: 701 E. 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452
Phone Number: 715-722-1081
Website: https://merrillha.com/
Newcap (Northeastern Wisconsin)
Oconto Newcap Headquarters
Phone Number: 920-834-4621 or 800-242-7334
Address:1201 Main Street, Oconto, WI 54153
Website: https://www.newcap.org
Portage County
Portage County Housing Authority
Phone Number: 715-346-1392
Address: 1100 Centerpoint Dr. Ste 201B, Stevens Point WI 54481
Website: https://www.pchousingauthority.com/
Wausau
Wausau Community Development Authority
Phone Number: 715-261-6687
Fax Number: 715-843-5167
Address: 550 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, WI 54401
Website:https://www.ci.wausau.wi.us
North Central Community Action Program (NCCAP)
Wausau Office
Phone Number: (715) 842-0681
911 Jackson Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Merrill Office
Phone Number: (715) 536-9581
503 S. Center Ave., Suite 1
Merrill, WI 54452
Marshfield Office
Phone Number: (715) 387-2626
211 E 2nd Street, Suite 123
Marshfield, WI 54449
Salvation Army
Housing Assistance, Food Supplies, Mentoring and Spiritual Support
Wausau Transitional Living Center
Phone Number: (715) 845-6583
113 S. 2nd Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
Stevens Point Transitional Living Center
Phone Number: (715) 341-2437
1600 Briggs St
Stevens Point, WI54481
Additional Community Resources
Lutheran Social Services
706 N 9th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone Number: 920-458-7100 ext 103
721 Park Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone Number: 920-682-2816, ext 104
24 Hour Hotline: 855-LSS-RAYS or 855-577-7297
Veteran Services
Website: http://vafvets.org/
Food Stamps
Information Line: 1-800-221-5689
Catholic Charities
Phone Number : 715.849.3311
Toll Free:888.212.HELP (888.212.4357)
Fax: 715.849.8414
Office Location: 540 South 3rd Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2186
Wausau, WI 54402-2186