A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You deserve support without judgment. Start with one conversation; you do not have to clear a room or make every decision before asking for help.
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Choose the kind of support that feels manageable. Ask directly about service area, eligibility, cost, wait times, accessibility, and what happens next.
Reach out to discuss hoarding-related concerns, virtual peer groups, and possible next steps. You do not need to solve everything before asking.
Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual-group pathway; geography: remote inquiry from Forest County; cost/eligibility: ask about current program fit and any eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency response, therapy, or a local placement guarantee.
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911. For a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 or call the Forest County 24/7 Crisis Line at 1-888-299-1188. A listing is not emergency response, treatment, shelter placement, or a promise that a service has space.
First conversations
You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.
For support that may fall outside grant-funded programs, ask about current availability, travel, pricing, and the type of help that would feel respectful and manageable.
A digital peer-support option for people affected by hoarding and for friends or family seeking ongoing encouragement and practical tools.
Ask about county services and referrals related to safety, family needs, benefits, or other support. For Wisconsin state benefits, use the current ACCESS instructions linked by the county; county pages list more than one benefits phone number, so confirm before calling.
The county health department posts a 2026 mental-health/AODA guide and a local food guide. Use the organizations' current contact information to confirm hours, access, costs, and eligibility.
Safety and stability
These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.
Call when someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical or fire response. If it is safe, describe the situation plainly and share access or mobility concerns.
Call or text 988 for confidential crisis support. Wisconsin DHS notes that 988 cannot dispatch in-person responders and may transfer a call when dispatch is needed.
The county's January 2026 mental-health/AODA guide lists this number as a 24/7 crisis line. If you cannot get through or the situation is immediately unsafe, call 911 or 988.
The Forest County 2026 guide lists texting HOPELINE to 741741 for free, trained crisis counselors. For immediate danger, call 911.
The county's 2026 AODA guide lists this 24/7 national information and referral line for people facing substance-use concerns or seeking treatment options.
The Forest County outreach office is currently closed; the organization says it provides mobile advocacy and lists this 24/7 crisis line. Do not travel to a closed office.
The Sokaogon Chippewa Community describes 24/7 survivor services, safety planning, advocacy, and transportation. Ask directly about current access and accommodations.
The health department lists 715-478-3331 for after-hours public-health emergencies. For routine questions, call during posted business hours.
People and practical help
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
The program describes a culturally sensitive outpatient addiction-treatment approach for Native and non-Native people. Ask about current services, readiness requirements, and whether your concern fits the program.
The clinic describes behavioral-health care for tribal members and surrounding community, including therapy and referral support. Call to confirm current openings and the right contact; use 911 or a crisis line for urgent needs.
Ask whether an adult community service fits your situation and how to access it from Forest County. The department says programs and funding vary; this is not a promise of a particular service.
The organization lists Forest County in its service area and offers support, education, and navigation. Check its current event calendar before traveling to an in-person activity.
Ask about disability or aging services, caregiving, and options for getting help at home. The county lists a Crandon office and weekday hours; verify appointments and transportation before visiting.
The county lists benefit specialists, caregiver assistance, nutrition, and transportation information. Call about current eligibility, reservation rules, site status, and any fees.
Use the department's current resources page for county guides, including 2026 food and mental-health/AODA information. Ask staff to confirm details because provider hours and programs can change.
The shelter reports a 10-bed capacity, up to 90 days for eligible residents, and an intake process. Call before traveling to ask about current space, access, and rules.
The organization lists Forest County in its Wausau service area. Apply online or call intake; do not go to a local walk-in office, and confirm whether your legal issue is within its services.
The department lists family, food-share, and economic-support programs. Ask the department about tribal service eligibility, documents, and current program hours.
The county's August 2026 guide lists Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and Friday 5–7 p.m. at 601 N Summit Drive in Crandon. Call first to confirm hours and access.
The pantry's current site lists Tuesday distribution from 3–6 p.m. at 4876 Mill Street in Laona. Call or email before traveling to confirm the schedule and what to bring.
Forest County's August 2026 guide lists weekday hours at 3162 VanZile Road. The guide says off-reservation households need an enrolled Native American household member; contact the program about current income limits and documentation.
Apply, renew, or report a change through the official Wisconsin ACCESS portal. Forest County's current benefits phone instructions list conflicting numbers, so use the live county page or portal to confirm any phone contact.
Forest County links residents to Wisconsin's Home Energy Assistance Program. Check the current state site or call the local county office to confirm the active application route, dates, and eligibility before relying on assistance.
The August 2026 county guide marks the Crandon congregate meal site temporarily closed and home-delivered meals available for eligible people. Call about current site openings, reservations, and delivery assessment.
Search by need or call 211 to ask what is currently available near Forest County. Confirm service hours, eligibility, language access, and transportation with the provider.
The library maintains a community-resource list. Call ahead for opening hours, computer access, printing, and whether a card or fee is needed for a specific service.
The city lists office contacts for water/sewer and public works and links to its online bill-pay page, which may charge a fee. Confirm service boundaries, due dates, and any shutoff or repair options directly.
The city says it contracts with Republic Services. Check the current schedule and call before putting out large, sharp, contaminated, or unusual items; a standard collection is not a hoarding cleanout service.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Crandon, Wisconsin, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.
Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight