Community Resources
LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Assault Services
For a larger list of campus, community, and national resources, please visit uwosh.edu/wellness/advocacyresources/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
ASTOP
ASTOP provides cost-free counseling to clients dealing with issues of sexual violence providing treatment, outreach, prevention, advocacy, emphasizing hope and connection to self and others serving Fond Du Lac, Green Lake and Waushara counties.
Fox Valley Diversity Resources Diverse and Resilient
diverseandresilient.org/contact
rramos@diverseandresilient.org
At Diverse & Resilient, our long-term objective is to eliminate health disparities between LGBTQ+ people and the general population, as measured by commonly accepted indicators of physical and mental health. These health disparities occur in four areas: Mental Health, Sexual Health, Partner & Community Violence and Substance Use.
Harbor House
https://www.harborhousewi.org/
Available to shelter residents as well as non-residents, our free programming and services help individuals live a fulfilling life. All of our staff are highly trained in domestic abuse client advocacy and diversity awareness, with formal educational backgrounds in social work, human services, and education.
Sexual Assault Crisis Center
The Sexual Assault Crisis Center-Fox Cities, Inc. transforms lives by providing crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for individuals and families affected by sexual trauma and exploitation at no cost.
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services exists to provide safety to those in our community who are impacted by domestic abuse. We believe our primary role is to ensure our clients and staff are as safe as possible during the COVID-19 concern. If you need to meet with a Christine Ann staff member, please call or email well in advance to check availability.
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Reach Counseling
Reach Counseling provides mental health care committed to the understanding of and response to emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Reach has worked to heal lives of abuse victims and hold perpetrators accountable through innovative programs in education and outreach, victim advocacy, outpatient therapy, counseling and sex offender treatment.
Financial Assistance, Housing/Rent/Utilities
United Way 2-1-1
https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/wi211covid19financiallinks
United Way 2-1-1 provides easy, simple access to health and human services, gives callers an opportunity to get or give help, and serves as a hub for community information in times of disaster. 2-1-1 is available 7-days a week, 24-hours a day and is free and confidential for callers.
Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority
Provides rent assistance/housing vouchers, as well as utilities assistance for residents of Winnebago County.
Fond du Lac County Housing Authority
Provides rent assistance/housing vouchers, as well as utilities assistance for residents of Fond du Lac County.
Outagamie County Housing Authority
Provides rent assistance/housing vouchers, as well as utilities assistance for residents of Outagamie County.
Home Energy plus Application page https://energybenefit.wi.gov/OnlineApps/OnlineApp/Default#!
Application process to see if you qualify for energy assistance.
Food Support
Oshkosh Area
Oshkosh Area Community Pantry
You will need 2 forms of identification for yourself: one picture ID and one proof of current address to register to receive food from the OACP.
The Salvation Army
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/oshkosh/
Oshkosh Salvation Army provides food pantry services to nearly one in ten Oshkosh households and provides roughly 50,000 meals each year to those not capable of feeding themselves due to disability or poverty.
Oshkosh Area Food Support
- Community Pantry-(920)-651-9960
- Emmanuel United Church of Christ- (920)-235-8340
- Andrews Church Emergency Food Pantry- (920)-235-6616
Father Carr’s Place 2Be
Father Carr’s provides a community center, free medical clinic, community food bank, retreat center, dining rooms for daily meals, chapel and housing for the homeless.
Appleton Area
St. Joseph Food Program
https://www.stjoesfoodprogram.org/
Food Assistance for individuals with low income.
Fox Cities Salvation Army
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/foxcities/feeding-our-community/
Monthly food staples including meat, milk, and fresh produce are provided to clients in need. The pantry is open to residents who live in the Fox Cities area. Qualifications for the food pantry are based on your family size and income.
Fond du Lac Area
Fondy Food Pantry
https://www.fondyfoodpantry.org/
Must be a resident of Fond Du Lac County. The food pantry will need a photo ID along with proof of income and address. Allows for 1 pick up a month.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/forwardhealth-foodshare.htm
Wisconsin Department of Health Services link to apply for the DHS food share program.
Feeding America Food Pantry Locator
https://feedingamericawi.org/find-help/pantry-locator/
Feeding America website to locate the nearest food pantry.
Food Pantry locater in the Fox Valley.
Veterans
Winnebago County Veterans Services – Oshkosh Office
https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/veterans
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
http://dva.state.wi.us/Pages/home.aspx
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Multicultural Supports
City of Oshkosh
Diversity and Equity Committee. For more information contact (920) 235-1116.
Fox Valley Diversity Resources
Diverse and Resilient
https://www.diverseandresilient.org/contact/
rramos@diverseandresilient.org
At Diverse & Resilient, our long-term objective is to eliminate health disparities between LGBTQ people and the general population, as measured by commonly accepted indicators of physical and mental health. These health disparities occur in four areas: Mental Health, Sexual Health, Partner & Community Violence and Substance Use.
Hmong Resources
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (COVID-19 Relief Fund for business)
https://www.hmongchamber.org/emergency-loan-fund-covid-19
HWCC is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) providing economic development assistance in business planning, market analysis, marketing strategies, effective day-to-day business operations and much more.
Hmong American Women’s Association (see HAWA COVID-19 Relief Fund)
Insurance
Apply for Badger Care Health Insurance
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm
The Department of Health Services link where you can apply for Badger Care if you need health care coverage. The application can take around 30 minutes to complete. You will need to enter in residency and verify income from the previous year.
Familywise prescription plan
Pharmacy discount card is for everyone nationwide, whether or not you have health insurance coverage.