Community organizations
The organizations, clinics, and people we work alongside across Greater Milwaukee. A starting point; the organizations listed here are independent and we do not run them.
Helplines and county services
IMPACT 211
Call 211, or text your ZIP to 898211, for connections to counseling, support groups, food, housing, and community resources across Greater Milwaukee, 24/7.
impactinc.org →Milwaukee County Behavioral Health
County crisis services (24-hour crisis line (414) 257-7222), Crisis Resource Centers, and Access Clinics for mental-health and substance-use support.
county.milwaukee.gov →Waukesha County crisis services
24-Hour Crisis Line (262) 547-3388. Mobile crisis teams can come to you, and the Crisis Resource Center at 1501 Airport Rd, Waukesha takes walk-ins 8am to 8pm daily (referrals (262) 896-8589).
All crisis details →Crisis Text Line
Text HOPELINE to 741741 (24/7). Full crisis details are on Get Help Now.
Community partners
The organizations, clinics, and people we work alongside across Greater Milwaukee.
Courage MKE: featured partner
Milwaukee nonprofit supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, including The Courage House, safe housing for LGBTQ+ young people, along with community programs and events. A trusted local partner for LGBTQIA+ support. Details to confirm with Courage MKE.
couragemke.org →Courage+ Salon: Back to School Event
The Courage+ Salon is hosting a Back to School Event: attendees receive one free hair service (cut or box braids) and a backpack full of school supplies, at no cost. First come, first served; services and supplies are limited. Date, time and location to confirm.
Diverse & Resilient
LGBTQ+ health nonprofit serving Wisconsin: peer mental-health support groups and resources. Call or text 414-856-5428.
diverseandresilient.org →Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Counseling and support-group referrals plus a community network for LGBTQ+ residents.
mkelgbt.org →Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Statewide MHA that runs the Milwaukee Warmline and a searchable resource directory.
mhawisconsin.org →NAMI Southeast Wisconsin
Free support groups, education, and family programs across Milwaukee, Waukesha and Jefferson counties. Office (262) 524-8886.
namisoutheastwi.org →Partnerships on the horizon
Collaborations we are building to bring mental-health support deeper into the community.
WHARP: Waukesha County
We hope to be partnering soon with the WHARP project in Waukesha County, expanding access to behavioral-health support across the county. Details to come as the partnership forms.
Wisconsin Athletic Clubs
Upcoming collaboration on wellness programming, including maternal mental health, managing your well-being in sports, and many more topics coming soon.
Greendale Health Department
We have a sector representative with the Greendale Health Department, linking mental-health resources with the community and supporting area youth. Representative name to confirm.
Resources by area
Many organizations above serve the whole region. Here is a quick guide by location.
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health (crisis line (414) 257-7222), IMPACT 211 (dial 211), the Milwaukee Warmline, NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, and the community health centers under Low-cost care all serve Milwaukee County.
Waukesha County and families
Waukesha County Health & Human Services runs a 24-hour crisis line at (262) 547-3388, mobile crisis teams that come to you, and a walk-in Crisis Resource Center (1501 Airport Rd, Waukesha, 8am to 8pm daily). NAMI Southeast Wisconsin also covers Waukesha County with free support groups and family programs (office (262) 524-8886).
Hales Corners and nearby suburbs
Hales Corners residents are served by the Milwaukee County services above and nearby providers, including Ellie Mental Health. Dial 211 for the closest match to your needs. Specific Hales Corners programs to add.