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Transitional Programs & Housing for Mothers and Babies
Place of Refuge 10107 Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee WI, 53224 or 7624 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218 Home for pregnant women and unborn children. For more information or placement please call: (414) 476-6333
Walker's Point Youth and Family Center Residential program for teens and families in crisis. The teen crisis and runaway program is located at: 732 South 21st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 The Transitional and supportive housing program is located at: 2030 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204 For more information or placement please call: (414) 647-8200
St Catherine's Residence 1032 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Transitional housing for single women and first-time pregnant women. For more information or placement please call: (414) 272-8470
Lissy's Place 6200 W. Center St. Milwaukee, WI 53210 Transitional living for single women ages 18-29. For more information or enrollment call: (414) 445-2340
The Elizabeth House 1350 MacArthur Rd. Madison, WI 53714 Transitional living for single mothers ages 18-30. For more information or enrollment call: (608) 259-1606
Connections Program of Lad Lake 225 W. Capitol Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53212 Transitional living for those ages 18-21 who have been in foster care at some point in time. For more information or enrollment call: (414) 332-2690
The Crossing of Manitowoc 419 Park St. Manitowoc, WI 54220 Transitional living for single mothers at least 16 years of age. Offers housing and non-residential program components. For more information and details of all program components call: (920) 973-4357
Outreach Community Health Centers 711 W. Capitol Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53206 Transitional living for women and children. For more information call: (414) 374-2400
Salvation Army 1730 N 7th St. Milwaukee, WI 53205 Housing for men, women, and families. For information about enrollment call: (414) 265-6360
Transitional Shelters for Men Milwaukee Rescue Mission: Safe Harbor: Guest Ministries 830 N 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 The Guest Ministries Program helps men that need short-term emergency housing. They provide counseling, meals, housing, and education and job search support.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission: New Journey The New Journey Program helps men who struggle with addiction. They provide therapy, Bible studies, GED preparation help, job search help and on-the-job training as well as many other resources.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission: New Journey Transitional Services The transitional services program is for men who have completed the New Journey Program. The transitional program is 6 months long. The program provides therapy, help with job searching, financial coaching, and legal assistance. For more information about any of Milwaukee Rescue Mission's programs, please call: (414)334-2211 or visit their website: https://milmission.org/programs/safe-harbor
Emergency Shelters
Casa Maria 1131 N 21st St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 Emergency shelter for homeless families, mothers, and children. For information call: (414) 344-5745
Cathedral Center 845 N. Van Buren St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 A shelter for single women and families. Call for appointment: (414) 831-0394
Hebron House of Hospitality 111 E. Main St. Waukesha, WI 53186 A shelter for homeless individuals. Call for information: (262) 549-8720
Joy House 930 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 53223 A shelter for single women and women with children. For information on availability call: (414) 344-3774
Family Promise of Waukesha County 543 A J Allen Cir D. Wales, WI 53183 A shelter for single women and women with children. For information on availability call: (262) 968-2321
Safe Families for Children Emergency living for children for up to one year. Child(ren) remains in the parent's custody and families act as guardians. Child(ren) can remain in safe home for up to a year. For more information call the main office: (414) 345-8715 If you are in a crisis, call the 24-hour hotline: (855) 240-6604
Housing for Domestic Violence
Daystar, Inc Transitional living for adult women leaving abusive relationships (no children). For information call: (414) 385-0334
Milwaukee Women's Center Homeless shelter for women with children and domestic violence shelter for single women or women with children. For more information and availability call: (414) 385-0854 Crisis line call: (414) 671-6140
Sojourner Truth House Shelter for women leaving abusive relationships with their children. For information and availability call: (414) 933-2722
Housing for Addiction
Meta House 2626 N. Bremen St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 Treatment shelter and transitional housing for women with addiction issues and their children. For information call: (414) 962-1220 or visit their website: http://metahouse.org
SALS Recovery Houses and Coaching 223 Wisconsin Ave Suite A. Waukesha, WI53186 Treatment shelter for people struggling with addiction. There are also recovery coaches to help people navigate through addiction. For information call: 262-549-2121 or visit their website: https://salshouses.org/what-is-recovery-coaching/
Fahrman Center 3136 Craig Rd. Eau Claire, WI 54701 The Fahrman Center is a treatment and addiction center in Wisconsin that offers various treatment methods. They also have a program for women battling addiction called Women's Way. For information call: (715) 835-9110 or visit their website: http://www.lsswis.org/LSS-Files/Public/Documents/FahrmanBrocProject.pdf
Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Centers Opioid Use Disorder Programs There are various locations: 4800 S 10th St Milwaukee, WI 53211 3707 N. Richards St Milwaukee, WI 53212 1610 Miller Pkwy West Milwaukee, WI 53214 2422 N. Grandview Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188 These treatment centers have group and individual therapy treatments specifically for people with opioid addictions. For more information, call their 24/7 hotline: (855) 995-1962 or visit their website: https://www.milwaukeectc.com/about/admissions/
Behavioral Health Division of Milwaukee County The Behavioral Health Division of Milwaukee County offers housing to those in need. They also have an addiction and housing program for pregnant women. Wauwatosa location: 9455 W Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI Open 24 hours, 365 days per year Milwaukee locations: 2057 S 14th St. Milwaukee, WI Call (414) 643-8778 24 hours per day -or- 5409 W Villard Ave. Milwaukee, WI Call (414) 539-4024 24 hours per day Milwaukee Rescue Mission: New Journey The New Journey Program helps men who struggle with addiction. They provide therapy, Bible studies, GED preparation help, job search help and on-the-job training as well as many other resources.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission: New Journey Transitional Services The transitional services program is for men who have completed the New Journey Program. The transitional program is 6 months long. The program provides therapy, help with job searching, financial coaching, and legal assistance. For more information about any of Milwaukee Rescue Mission's programs, please call: (414)334-2211 or visit their website: https://milmission.org/programs/safe-harbor
Housing for People with Disabilities & Mental Health Disorders
Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Social Services has several housing units for people with mental disabilities. For more information, call 414-246-2300 or visit their website https://www.lsswis.org/Locations/26th-Street-Apartments.htm Community Advocates Autumn West Safe Haven is part of Community Advocates and is a shelter for people experiencing chronic homelessness and persistent mental health issues. The shelter also helps residents find housing and offers peer support. To refer someone to Autumn West Safe Haven, contact the manager at 414-671-6337. Project Bridge is a long-term transitional housing program for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and persistent mental health issues. The program also offers trauma-informed case management. To refer someone to Project Bridge, please contact 211 for further assessment and housing options.
For more information about any of Community Advocates' programs, please visit their website: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/homelessness.html
Additional Housing Resources
Milwaukee Housing Authority The Hillside Family Resource Center and the Housing Choice Voucher programs are part of Milwaukee Housing Authority. The Milwaukee Housing Authority provides financial assistance for housing to people in need. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.hacm.org/contact-us/office-staff-directory Hillside Family Resource Center 1452 N. 7th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 286-6000 Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 Rent Assistance) Program 5011 W. Lisbon Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53210 General Inquiries: (414) 286-5650