Wisconsin Resources

General Resources

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Family Caregiver Support Programs (608-266-1865 TTY: 711 or 800-947-3529)
  • The WI DHS provides family members and other informal caregivers with programs and educational opportunities that can make being a caregiver more manageable.
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
  • ADRCs are the entry point in all Wisconsin counties for assistance for the elderly, the disabled and their caregivers. ADRCs can connect individuals to a variety of resources and are staffed with benefit specialists.
• ADA.GOV
  • The ADA will have a plethora of information related to disability laws, senior laws, up to date disability news and much more!
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  •  Phone: (608) 261-0050 
  • Toll-Free: (800) 442-3477 
  • TTY: (888) 877-5939 
  • Website: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr 
  • Director: Delora Newton

Health Resources

• Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
  • The Board on Aging and Long-Term advocates for the interests of the state’s long-term care consumers, informs those consumers of their rights, and educates the public at large about health care systems and long-term care.
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-815-0015)
  • The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program provides advocacy services to people age 60 and older who are consumers of Wisconsin long-term care programs. The ombudsman works with agencies, residents and families to investigate and resolve problems and provide information, referrals and consultations.

Home- and Community-Based Resources

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Family Care (608-267-7286)
  • Family Care is a long-term care program that helps frail older adults and adults with disabilities get the services they need to remain in their homes.
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) (888-515-4747 toll-free)
  • IRIS is a self-directed program for Wisconsin’s frail older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
  • Local ADRCs offer counseling about the best options for a range of programs and services. They help people understand the various long-term care options available to them, help them apply for programs and benefits, and serve as the access point for publicly-funded long-term care.