A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
A calmer home can begin with one respectful conversation. This guide brings together local options without assuming what a person needs or promising that a service is available.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Choose one step that feels manageable. You can ask questions before agreeing to a visit, sharing information, or making changes at home.
Reach out about hoarding concerns, family support, virtual peer groups, or a possible next step. You do not have to solve everything before asking.
Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual-group pathway; geography: remote inquiry from Marinette County; cost/eligibility: ask about current program fit, any eligibility, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency response, therapy, or a local placement guarantee.
This directory is not an emergency service, clinical assessment, legal advice, shelter placement, or guarantee of assistance. For immediate danger or a medical, fire, or law-enforcement emergency call 911. For emotional crisis support call or text 988. Marinette County ADAPT separately describes 24/7 crisis intervention at (715) 732-7760; if you cannot connect, use 988 or 911 as appropriate. Ask about response options and confidentiality.
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.
Ask about services, rates, travel, consent, and fit before scheduling.
A digital peer-support option for reflection, connection, and ongoing momentum—not a substitute for local or crisis services.
Ask about assessment, counseling, psychiatry, current intake, coverage, fees, and whether a particular concern is within the clinic's scope. ADAPT reports 24/7 crisis intervention at the crisis number listed in Safety and stability.
Call for help sorting through local options. ADRC says information can be provided by phone, at its office, and in some circumstances in the person's home; request details and accommodations directly.
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 or text 988, or use the online chat, for emotional distress or crisis support. If the situation includes immediate physical danger, a fire, or urgent medical need, call 911.
Call 911 when someone faces immediate danger or needs emergency medical or fire response. Share the immediate safety issue and location; do not use 911 as a routine housing or cleanup referral.
Marinette County ADAPT lists crisis intervention at (715) 732-7760. Ask what response options are available and what information may be shared.
Rainbow House describes free, confidential 24/7 support for people experiencing abuse. Ask about safe contact methods, advocacy, counseling, and current shelter availability; do not assume a bed is open.
The county says reports about adults at risk may be investigated and services may be offered to address abuse or neglect. Ask how reporting works, what information is needed, and what may happen next; consider the person's safety and preferences.
Contact the department to ask which team handles a particular concern and whether there are current intake or referral steps. For a mental-health crisis, use ADAPT, 988, or 911 according to urgency.
If a concern involves a city property or code question, first ask which department has jurisdiction and what a report or inspection may involve. City enforcement is distinct from county services; discuss privacy, consent, and possible consequences before sharing identifying details.
Use 211 to ask about current local referrals for housing, food, utilities, and other basic needs. Confirm the agency's service area, hours, eligibility, and open capacity directly.
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.
Ask about counseling appointment availability, current clinicians and specialties, insurance, sliding-fee screening, and whether the service fits your needs.
Ask about screening, referral, current capacity, and whether community-based service coordination is appropriate. Participation is not automatic and is not hoarding-specific treatment.
The county describes possible services including home care, meals, transportation, respite, equipment, modifications, therapy, and counseling. Ask the Adult Services Screener about current program rules, funds, and wait time.
The authority's official site describes voucher rental assistance and an application pathway. Ask about the current waiting list, income limits, preferences, required documents, and whether a unit can pass program standards.
Search available rentals or call for help using the listing service. Verify the listing, accessibility, full move-in costs, lease terms, and availability with the property manager.
Ask NEWCAP which current programs serve your address and situation, what intake is open, and what documentation is needed. Do not rely on older program lists as proof that funds or applications are currently available.
The county ADRC resource page describes a regional rehabilitation pathway for certain repairs and accessibility improvements. Ask the program administrator about current applications, loan terms, property eligibility, and whether the requested work is covered.
The local Corps says basic-needs requests are appointment-based and resources depend on available funding. Call first to ask what assistance is currently open and what to bring.
The pantry's current page lists Wednesday and Friday appointments and asks first-time visitors to bring ID and proof of address. Call to schedule and confirm service-area rules and current hours before traveling.
The Corps currently posts food-pantry and meal information online. Hours may change; call before traveling and ask whether an appointment, identification, or other information is needed.
The church posts a Monday pantry time and notes that stock may vary. Check its current announcement or call before making the trip.
Ask about FoodShare, health coverage, application assistance, and how to report changes. A county contact does not determine eligibility in advance; state rules and verification apply.
Use ACCESS to review or apply for eligible Wisconsin benefits. If online access is difficult, contact Marinette County Economic Support or ask a navigator about application help.
Ask the current intake agency about seasonal application dates, required documents, crisis benefits, and whether a payment can arrive before a shutoff or fuel emergency. Applications and awards are not guaranteed.
Contact Public Health for current programs, immunization questions, and referrals. Its immunization page explains that eligibility and appointment availability differ by age and coverage.
WIC describes nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and current appointment options.
Ask about current older-adult services, meals, caregiver supports, benefit counseling, and service-area details. Its county listing gives Crivitz contact information; ask about delivery or travel before relying on a service.
The city partners with GO Riteway for shared rides. Ask about reservation timing, exact service boundaries, accessible-van availability, and any extra charge for trips to Peshtigo; a ride may be shared and indirect.
The county says driver availability currently limits service days and recommends advance booking. Confirm current service days, lead time, mobility requirements, and appointment eligibility before planning a ride.
The library lists free programs, research and job resources, and mobile printing. Its posted hours are changing in October 2026, so check the branch page or call before visiting.
The city explains weekly garbage and biweekly recycling collection and its resident dump pass. Ask about the exact address, accepted materials, bulky-item prices, exclusions, and current hours before hauling anything.
The landfill publishes accepted and excluded material lists, seasonal hours, and current fees. Call before transporting items; it excludes many hazardous materials and electronics, and some materials require prior approval.
County pages list community recycling locations, but sites have different boundaries and accepted items. Check the specific municipality and site before loading or traveling.
Legal Action's current service-area page lists Marinette County and routes northern Wisconsin applicants through statewide intake. Ask whether the specific landlord, benefits, consumer, or other civil issue is within scope.
NAMI Wisconsin offers online groups and classes for people who may not have a local affiliate or particular local program. Review schedules and fit; for urgent emotional crisis use 988.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Marinette, 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