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Childcare/Respite/Child Support	About
Ashland County Health and Human Services 630 Sanborn Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7004 (fax) 715-682-7924 or 715-682-7940 (email) achsd@hsd.co.ashland.wi.us	Listing of licensed and certified day-cares. County daycare certification and reimbursement for low-income families.
*Lifespan Respite Care Northern Network through New Horizons North* 514 Main Street West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7171, ext. 35 1-888-474-0217 (fax) 715-682-7176	Provides financial assistance for respite. Supports caregivers through arrangement of respite care.
*Childcare Centers Listings* Website listings.	List of Ashland County home based daycare services.
Bay Area WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) 216 3rd St. West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-6661 or 800-878-4874 (fax) 715-682-0475	Provides assistance in establishing paternity and maintaining child support payments.

Disability	About
Ashland County Health and Human Services Department 630 Sanborn Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7004 (fax) 715-682-7924 or 715-682-7940 (email) achsd@hsd.co.ashland.wi.us	Family Support Program provides support services to families with disabled children up to age 21.
*Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC)* 630 Sanborn Ave. Ashland WI, 54806 866-663-3607 adrc@hsd.co.ashland.wi.us	A no-cost, single point of contact for information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. We serve residents of Wisconsin's Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price and Sawyer Counties, and members of the Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles and Red Cliff Tribes.
Concentrated Employment Program (CEP) 422 3rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-9141 (fax) 715-682-9181	Services include employment services and worker training for adults and youth that have varying work experience and needs.
*CESA 12* Coordinated Educational Services Agency 618 Beaser Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-2363 (fax) 715-682-7244	Advocacy for children with special needs. Parent education services.

Domestic Violence	About
*Ashland County Sheriff’s Dept.* Domestic Violence Liaison Officer, Amy O’Donahue 220 6th Street East Ashland, WI 54806 715-685-7640, ext. 698	Liaison follows up on all domestic violence calls within Ashland County. Assistance, support, information, and referral.
New Day Shelter P.O. Box 88 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-9566 or 800-924-4132 Crisis Line 715-682-9565 or 800-924-4132 (email) shelter@centurytel.net	Emergency shelter and 24 hour/day support to victims of family violence and sexual assault. Referrals (call for appointment). Legal advocacy, emergency food/housing, counseling, support groups. Information and referral, community education and emergency transportation.

Employment	About
*Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (CEP)-Ashland* 422 3rd Street West Suite 200 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-9141	Employment services, training for adults and youth. Assistance with resume and cover letter.
*Job Center of Wisconsin* 422 3rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-9141 1-888-780-4237	Various services in assisting to find, apply, secure, and keep employment. Helps fund on-site job training and education programs. Unlimited internet access for job related searching and contacting.

Food Resources	About
*The BRICK Ministries* Ashland County Locations: The Brick 420 Ellis Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7425 or Fax- 715-682-7427	Food shelf, Salvation Army vouchers, services for the homeless, some non-food personal hygiene items. Referrals to other agencies to help with emergency financial needs.
*Celebration Fellowship Rural Care and Share Food Distribution* 310 Stuntz Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-2502	Area Served: All areas Costs/Fees: $25 donation/share No income or age eligibility requirements. Hours: First Saturday of each month beginning at 10 a.m. Note: Bring bags or boxes
Hearts to End Hunger	Our mission is to facilitate one hot meal a day, every day of the year in our community on the Chequamegon Bay.

Health	About
Ashland County Health & Human Services Department 630 Sanborn Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7004	Prenatal Care & Coordination, lead screening, nutrition program, free immunization for children, Maternal Child Health, postpartum new born visits, oral health checks, & environmental health testing (air, water, and mold). Physical exams for camp or Head Start (on sliding scale).
Chequamegon Clinic 2201 Lake Shore Drive East Ashland, WI 54806 715-685-6600 (fax) 715-685-6601	Family medicine, general surgery, various specialists. Accepts MA/Badger Care & private insurance.
*Essentia Health* 1625 Maple Lane Ashland, WI 54806 715-685-7500 1-800-373-1163	Behavioral health, Family medicine, oncology, pediatrics, radiology. No obstetric services. Accepts MA/Badger Care & private insurance.
Main Street Clinic 1001 Main Street West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-5601 (fax) 715-682-6878	Family practice. Accepts MA/Badger Care & private insurance.
*Northlakes Community Clinic* 502 Main Street West, Suite 305 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-5207	Dental, behavioral health counseling, substance use & recovery counseling services, psychiatric services, primary medical care including prenatal/obstetric care, optometry, pediatric speech therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, DOT physicals, chiropractic, patient prescription services and health support services.
Memorial Medical Center 1615 Maple Lane Ashland, WI 54806 715-685-5500	24-hour emergency room. Walk-in clinic. In-patient and out-patient services. Child-birth classes.
Poison Help 800-222-1222	24 hour/day assistance.

Housing Resources	About
*City of Ashland Housing Authority* 319 Chapple Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7066 (fax) 715-682-7189	Serves residents of the city of Ashland. Low income housing. Rental assistance. Disabled residence housing. Housing for residents 50 years and older.
*Habitat for Humanity for the Greater Chequamegon Bay Area* 505 Main St West, Room 309 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-6600	Build or renovate affordable houses in partnership with families, couples or single people who could not otherwise own a home.
Northwest Community Service Agency (Transitional Housing/Homeless Program/Emergency Housing) 623 2nd Avenue East Ashland, WI 54806 715-292-6400	Assistance with rent/mortgage payments, utilities, transportation, medical bills, and prescription costs. Helps individuals and families find shelter, temporary housing, and emergency housing. No housing on site. Rooms, housing, shelters are dispersed through Ashland County.
Ashland Cares 211 8th Street East Ashland, Wi 54806 715-685-4551 Alternate/Text 715-201-2985 ashland_cares@yahoo.com	Assistance to those homeless and potentially homeless. Advocacy, support, and prevention.

Mental Health	About
Bay Area Mental Health Center 502 W. Main St., Room 303 Ashland, WI 54806 1-800-266-9095	Mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children.
Genesis, 1990, Inc. 220 Main St E Ashland, WI, 54806 genesisrecovery@genesis1990.org	Peer support for individuals affected by mental illness.
Carole Kjellander, Ph.D 715-292-6399 Ashland Area Enterprise Center, Suite 105 422 West 3rd Street, Ashland, WI 54806 Carole-kpsychologist@gmail.com
Memorial Medical Center Memorial Medical Center Behavioral Health Services 1635 Maple Lane Outpatient Services – 715-685-5400 MMC – Main Phone 715-685-5500 (Fax)715-685-5101	Comprehensive Mental Health Services on an outpatient basis. Counseling is designed to provide individuals, families and couples a customized plan while allowing them to maintain their work, home and family routines. Psychiatric, Psychological Testing, and Mental Health Day Treatment.
New Horizons North Community Support Program 514 Main Street West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7171	Life skill assistance/advocacy for people with chronic mental illness.
Northlakes Community Clinic 502 Main Street West, Suite 305 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-5207	Counseling and evaluative (testing) services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.

Parenting & Prenatal Education & Support	About
*Bay Area WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)* 216 3rd St. West Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-6661 or 800-878-4874 (fax) 715-682-0475	The WIC target population are low-income, nutritionally at risk: - Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends). - Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday). - Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends). - Infants up to 1st birthday; children up to their 5th birthday.
*Ashland County Health & Human Services Department* 630 Sanborn Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7004	Prenatal Care & Coordination (PNCC), lead screening, nutrition program, free immunization for children, Maternal Child Health, postpartum new born visits, oral health checks, & environmental health testing (air, water, and mold). Physical exams for camp or head start (on sliding scale).
*Family Forum Head Start* 301 13th Ave East Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-5035	Early Head Start and 2 year old programming available. Home based programming available.
*University of Wisconsin—Extension (UWEX) Family Living Programs* 201 Main Street West Courthouse, Room 107 Ashland, WI 54806 715-682-7017	Ashland County and Bayfield County Family Living Programs offer a variety of parenting resources and groups. Call your local office for more information.
*Ashland Birth Center* 619 9th Avenue West Ashland, WI 54806 (715) 292-6367	Preconception guidance, pregnancy care, labor and birth care, newborn care, postpartum care, and free consultations.
*Memorial Medical Center* 1615 Maple Lane Ashland, WI 54806 715-685-5500	Childbirth classes and breastfeeding support group.

Public Transportation	About
*Bay Area Rural Transit (BART)* 2216 Sixth Street East P.O. Box 612 Ashland WI 54806 715-682-9664	Bus service around Ashland and the entire bay area.

Senior Citizens	About
*Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC)* 630 Sanborn Ave. Ashland WI, 54806 866-663-3607 adrc@hsd.co.ashland.wi.us	A no-cost, single point of contact for information and assistance related to aging or adults living with a disability. We serve residents of Wisconsin's Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price and Sawyer Counties, and members of the Bad River, Lac Courte Oreilles and Red Cliff Tribes.
*Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center* 1319 Beaser Avenue Ashland WI 54806 715-682-3468	A skilled nursing facility specializing in rehab and Alzheimer’s special care. Medicare & Medicaid-certified. Private insurance welcome. Offering inpatient and outpatient occupational and physical therapy as well as speech pathology.
*Ashland County Aging Unit / Faith in Action* 400 Chapple Avenue , Suite 100 Ashland Wisconsin 54806 715-682-4414 1-888-682-7672	Will assist older adults age 60 and over, and their families in maintaining health, dignity, independence, and quality of life, by advocating, planning, coordinating, and delivering services and programs, with emphasis on meeting the needs of those who are socially and/or economically disadvantaged.
*Ashland Senior Community Center- The Enrichment Center* 400 Chapple Avenue Ashland WI 54806 715-682-277	The Enrichment Center provides a home away from home atmosphere for people 55 or older to meet new friends, participate in activities, exercise, and find a comforting and caring environment.
*Bay Area Home Health Services* 1601 Beaser Avenue Ashland WI 54806 715-682-9500 800-727-4432	Help seniors and individuals living at home, maintain high levels of independence, health, and wellness.

Veterans	About
*Ashland County Veterans Service Officer* 201 West Main St Courthouse Room 105 Ashland WI 54806 715-682-7011 veterans@co.ashland.wi.us
*Veterans Crisis Line* Work Phone: 1-800-273-8255 press #1	24/7 Crisis Line