Financial Help & Other Resources

Home Repair Needs?

House repair project to big to handle yourself? It may be something WRHFH can help with. Check out our Home Preservation Program for more details and information on applying!

Health needs

Free and Low-Cost Health Clinics- There are health care facilities in Wisconsin that provide health care for people with little or no health insurance. These facilities provide primary care and preventive care to people of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. They charge for services on a sliding fee scale that is based on your family income and size. Click here to get additional information about free and low-cost health clinics in Wisconsin.

State Benefits such as Badgercare, Foodshare: https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/In-person meetings and signatures are being waved to make it easier to apply. Can apply over the phone by calling the agency that serves your county (listed below)

Burnett, Polk & Washburn- Great Rivers 888-283-0012

Rusk- Northern 888-794-5722

Financial help

If you are having a hard time paying bills due to COVID-19, contact the companies directly. Many have systems in place to work with you through this time. If you don’t reach out, they don’t know you need help.

Energy Services: Call for help paying Utility bills 1-800-506-5596

Utility Disconnection Help: https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/FAQs.aspx

Misc Resources

Emergency Internet may be available to you

https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx

CLAIM YOUR AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM BENEFIT

https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/?utm_source=getinternet.gov

Concerned with your homes energy efficiency? Focus on Energy is offering free energy efficiency kits! One per family/residence….Click here for more info!

Applying for Emergency Assistance? Here's what you need to know.

Rural North Coalition

https://www.wiboscoc.org/rural-north.html

Find your local W-2 Agency