A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

You can ask for support without first deciding what to keep, move, or change. Start with what feels most urgent—safety, housing, food, health care, or a next conversation—and choose a step that respects the person's choices.

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Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option; Unburied is digital peer support. These are different pathways, not clinical or emergency services. Ask about fit, cost, geography, consent, and availability before making a plan.

A people-first place to start when clutter or hoarding is affecting you or someone you care about. Ask about respectful next steps, virtual groups, and what support may fit. You do not have to agree to discard belongings to begin a conversation.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual peer groups; geography: ask about Dodgeville, Iowa County, or online options; cost/eligibility: confirm current group access, eligibility, and any costs; emergency limit: nonclinical peer support—not therapy, crisis response, or cleanup

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or behavioral-health or substance-use crisis in Iowa County, Unified Community Services lists a 24/7 crisis line at 1-800-362-5717; call or text 988 for the nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For domestic violence or sexual assault support, Family Advocates lists a 24-hour helpline at 1-800-924-2624. These support pathways are not emergency dispatch. This guide cannot assess a particular home or authorize entry, moving, or discarding belongings. Ask first and preserve the person's choice.

First conversations

A few good places to start

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.

Role: separate private-pay hoarding-related support, organizing help, groups, and family guidance; geography: ask about remote or regional availability in Iowa County; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm current rates and travel before scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency care or a guaranteed cleanout | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

The Peer Tree

A private-pay pathway when grant-funded or public options are not the right fit. Ask about scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and availability before deciding whether to proceed.

Role: digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any fees; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or crisis support | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Unburied

A judgment-free digital pathway for peer support, family guidance, groups, and practical tools. Unburied is peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Role: county information, referral, benefits, and adult/family services; geography: Iowa County residents; cost/eligibility: ask which services have eligibility rules or fees; emergency limit: routine county office—not emergency dispatch | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Department of Social Services

The county describes adult information and referral, short- and long-term case management, economic support, and a community resource directory. Call to explain the need and ask which team or service is appropriate.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

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.

Role: emergency dispatch for urgent medical, fire, or immediate danger; geography: Dodgeville and throughout the United States; cost/eligibility: call for an emergency; emergency limit: immediate response—not routine planning or nonurgent questions | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

911 — immediate danger or urgent medical emergency

Call 911 for immediate physical danger, an active fire, or urgent medical help. Do not wait for a routine appointment or referral when someone needs emergency response.

Role: crisis assessment and support for mental-health or substance-use distress; geography: Grant and Iowa Counties; cost/eligibility: call for support and ask about ongoing-service eligibility; emergency limit: crisis line is not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Unified Community Services — Iowa County 24/7 crisis line

Unified Community Services lists a 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-362-5717 for Iowa County. Call when someone needs immediate behavioral-health support, assessment, or help planning a safer next step. For ongoing treatment, ask separately about intake and cost.

Role: emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: Wisconsin and nationwide, 24/7; cost/eligibility: free call or text; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. If there is immediate physical danger, an active fire, or urgent medical need, call 911.

Role: confidential advocacy, crisis support, shelter referral, and services for domestic violence and sexual assault; geography: Iowa and Lafayette Counties; cost/eligibility: contact the agency to confirm current services and access; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Family Advocates — 24-hour abuse and assault helpline

Family Advocates lists a 24-hour helpline. If it is safe, ask about confidential advocacy, shelter availability, and a safe way to follow up. Do not use a device or account someone unsafe may monitor.

Role: county law enforcement and non-emergency dispatch; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: call for non-emergency assistance; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate threats, fire, or urgent medical response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Sheriff's Office — non-emergency

The Sheriff's Office lists 608-930-9500 for non-emergency calls. Use 911 for an immediate threat or urgent response.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

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.

Role: information, options counseling, benefits specialists, adult protective services, caregiver and long-term support navigation; geography: older adults, adults 18+ with disabilities, caregivers, and families; cost/eligibility: many services are free, while program eligibility varies; emergency limit: not 911 or crisis dispatch | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County ADRC — aging, disability, and caregiver support

The Aging and Disability Resource Center can help sort through options for older adults and people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. Ask about home support, transportation, caregiver help, and what assessment or eligibility steps apply.

Role: assessment and coordination for eligible in-home support such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, lawn care, or snow removal; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: financial assistance and access depend on an ADRC assessment and program rules; emergency limit: not emergency housekeeping or a cleanout service | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County ADRC — supportive home care

The county describes help with selected home-care tasks for eligible people. Contact the ADRC to ask what support is available, what the assessment covers, and whether a particular need is within scope.

Role: county transportation and volunteer driver-escort information; geography: ask about Iowa County ride area and approved destinations; cost/eligibility: age, disability, trip purpose, scheduling, and fare may affect access—confirm before booking; emergency limit: non-emergency transportation only | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County ADRC — transportation

The ADRC lists transportation among its services. Call ahead to confirm eligibility, reservation lead time, destinations, accessibility, and any fare before relying on a ride.

Role: outpatient mental-health and alcohol/other-drug services from licensed professionals; geography: Grant and Iowa Counties, with a Dodgeville office; cost/eligibility: insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, and a sliding-fee schedule may apply—confirm current intake and cost; emergency limit: routine outpatient care is not crisis response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Unified Community Services — outpatient behavioral health and substance-use care

Unified Community Services describes outpatient behavioral-health programs and a Dodgeville location. Ask about the right service, clinical fit, insurance, fees, and appointment availability before scheduling.

Role: intensive, recovery-focused treatment and rehabilitation for people with serious mental illness; geography: ask about Iowa County eligibility; cost/eligibility: the program says consumers are not billed directly and insurance/Medicaid is billed—confirm enrollment criteria; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 or the 24/7 crisis line | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Unified Community Services — Community Support Program

This program includes case management, medication support, daily-living skills, and help connecting with housing, transportation, and other services. Ask Unified Community Services whether the program fits and what assessment is required.

Role: community clinic and health-resource navigation; geography: Dodgeville; cost/eligibility: described as a free clinic, but confirm current eligibility, appointment access, and service scope; emergency limit: not emergency medical care | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Community Connections Free Clinic

The clinic lists health and well-being resources and a Dodgeville location. Call to confirm current appointment process, what care is offered, and any eligibility requirements.

Role: local hospital and health-care access; geography: Dodgeville and surrounding area; cost/eligibility: services, insurance, and financial assistance vary—confirm directly; emergency limit: call 911 for emergencies | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Upland Hills Health

The county lists Upland Hills Health Hospital in Dodgeville. Contact the health system for current services, appointments, coverage, and financial-assistance information.

Role: local public-health information and services; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: ask about any program-specific fees or requirements; emergency limit: not emergency medical response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Health Department

The Health Department provides a county contact for public-health questions, prevention, and referrals. Call to confirm which service fits and whether an appointment is needed.

Role: county economic-support applications and benefits navigation; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: FoodShare, BadgerCare, and Medicaid eligibility depends on household and program rules; emergency limit: not emergency food distribution or urgent care | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Social Services — FoodShare and health coverage

The county lists online, phone, in-person, and paper application routes. Call the Southern Consortium at 1-888-794-5780 or contact the local office to ask about current application steps and documents.

Role: Wisconsin online application and account portal for eligible assistance programs; geography: statewide, including Iowa County; cost/eligibility: applications are free, program eligibility varies; emergency limit: online portal is not urgent crisis or emergency assistance | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Wisconsin ACCESS — apply for benefits

Use the official state portal to apply for FoodShare, BadgerCare, and other listed benefits, or contact the county if you need help with access or documents.

Role: supportive housing, emergency shelter, and help finding permanent housing; geography: SWCAP serves Iowa County and neighboring counties; cost/eligibility: call to confirm current intake, eligibility, funding, availability, and any fees; emergency limit: a listing does not guarantee a bed or housing placement | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) — shelter and housing support

SWCAP lists a Dodgeville office and supportive housing services. Call before traveling to ask about current shelter access, coordinated entry, safety, and the next available step.

Role: community-action housing programs including home repair, weatherization, energy upgrades, and homebuyer support; geography: Iowa County and SWCAP's listed service area; cost/eligibility: programs have separate eligibility and funding—confirm availability and terms; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed financial assistance | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

SWCAP — home repair, energy, and housing programs

Ask SWCAP which current program, if any, matches the household's situation. Confirm income rules, property requirements, application steps, funding, and whether work is a loan, grant, or another form of help.

Role: local food pantry and food-assistance pathway; geography: Dodgeville/Iowa County—confirm service area; cost/eligibility: ask about household eligibility, appointment steps, hours, and current stock; emergency limit: not a substitute for emergency medical or crisis services | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

SWCAP Iowa County Food Pantry

Iowa County lists the SWCAP pantry at 138 South Iowa Street in Dodgeville. Call before traveling because distribution details and availability can change.

Role: community meal and food support; geography: Dodgeville—confirm current service area; cost/eligibility: check current schedule and whether any contribution is requested; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Feeding Friends Community Meal

Iowa County's food directory lists Feeding Friends at 327 North Iowa Street. Confirm the current meal schedule and access directly before traveling.

Role: statewide community-resource information and referral; geography: Wisconsin, including Iowa County; cost/eligibility: free to contact; referred programs set their own rules and costs; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of shelter, benefits, or an open bed | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Wisconsin 211

Call 211 or use the online directory to look for current food, housing, utility, health-care, transportation, and other community resources. Confirm details with the provider before traveling.

Role: county-maintained directory for local human-service pathways; geography: Iowa County households; cost/eligibility: each listed organization sets its own rules and fees; emergency limit: a directory is not a real-time placement or dispatch service | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Connections — community resource directory

The county directory covers family services, domestic-abuse and sexual-assault victim services, transportation, food, health care, housing, energy, legal assistance, and more. Use it as a starting map, then verify current details directly.

Role: state information for health coverage, FoodShare, WIC, disability and aging supports, community action, utilities, and legal resources; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: program-specific requirements apply; emergency limit: information page—not emergency intake | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Wisconsin DHS — Iowa County resource and benefit guide

The state page gathers county-relevant benefit and service links. Verify current rules and application details with the responsible program or Iowa County office.

Role: transportation benefit for eligible Medicaid and BadgerCare members traveling to covered appointments; geography: statewide, including Iowa County; cost/eligibility: enrollment, trip, and advance-booking rules apply—confirm with the state broker; emergency limit: non-emergency rides only | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare — non-emergency medical transportation

The state explains how members can request non-emergency medical transportation. Confirm eligibility, notice requirements, ride arrangements, and covered destinations before an appointment.

Role: city water and sewer service and customer billing; geography: properties within Dodgeville city limits; cost/eligibility: account terms and payment options vary—ask about a payment agreement before relying on one; emergency limit: utility billing office is not a crisis or emergency service | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Dodgeville Utilities — water and sewer billing

The City lists its utility clerk at 608-930-7679 and describes payment options and deferred agreements. Contact the utility office early about a past-due balance, service start/stop, or available payment arrangements.

Role: public library, information, and community access; geography: Dodgeville; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card rules, public computers, printing, and current location; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Dodgeville Public Library

The library website posts current services, events, and location updates; it has published temporary-location notices during building work. Check the latest hours and entrance before visiting.

Role: county planning, zoning, sanitation, and development information; geography: Iowa County; cost/eligibility: permit and inspection requirements depend on the property and project; emergency limit: routine regulatory guidance—not fire or emergency response | Iowa County county-seat resource guide. City, county, regional, statewide, and online service areas and requirements differ; confirm current access directly.

Iowa County Planning and Development

Before a major repair, property change, or disposal plan, ask the county which permits, inspections, or safety rules apply. This listing does not authorize entry, removal, or work on someone else's property.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Dodgeville, 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