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Library Catalogs
Merlin Local Library Catalog
Merlin is the shared catalog of NWLS member libraries. With a library card patrons can directly request, renew, and can check the status of items either checked out or on hold.
OverDrive Digital Media Catalog
The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) offers an OverDrive catalog of downloadable ebooks, videos, music and audiobooks that can be reserved and/or checked out on your library card. To get started, click on the WPLC Help link at the top of the page and then select My Help.
WisCat State Library Catalog
WisCat is the Wisconsin library catalog that can be browsed when the Merlin catalog doesn't have what you're looking for. Contact your librarian to request items from WisCat.
WordCat Global Catalog
WorldCat is a worldwide catalog of library collections that includes more than 67 million bibliographic records with items in many different formats. Patrons can access this database at any library or at home with a user-friendly search page.
Library Databases
Ancestry Genealogy Database
Ancestry Library Edition is an extensive library genealogy research tool. Access is limited to in-library use. Promotional and training materials are available.
BadgerLink Discovery Databases
BadgerLink contains thousands of newspaper and periodical titles, image files, and other reference materials. EBSCO (BadgerLink) offers over 6,000 magazine and journal titles, over half of which are available in full-text, and an online support center. BadgerLink, available to everyone in Wisconsin without a password, is a project of the Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund. BadgerLink promotional materials are available.
Job & Career Database
Job & Career Accelerator is a database for exploring careers, finding jobs, and getting help with resumes, cover letters, interviews and keeping track of your job search progress. To access Job & Career Accelerator, set up an account by going to"New User Registration" at http://jca.learnatest.com/lel/ or by going to "New Users" on the LearningExpress Library home page at http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/. A Quick Start Guide is available to help you get started.
Learning Skills Database
LearningExpress Library is a learning center for people of all ages and education levels interested in learning extra skills for school or work. People in the NWLS service area can create an account from a library or from home using a library card. Visit the Help Center for help to get started. Featured lists of tests, courses and ebooks are available from the Merlin homepage.
Housing Resources
Ashland County Health and Human Services
Energy Assistance: pays a portion of household energy bills.
630 Sanborn Ave.
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7004
Ashland County Housing Authority
Weatherization program: helps to make homes more energy efficient, providing education, new furnaces, hot water heaters, major appliances, light bulbs etc.
Home program: helps with costs for home improvement, including new, roofing, siding, and windows.
Section 8: helps with rental costs as well as vouchers.
Elderly Housing: provides housing for the elderly.
Bayfield Electric: provides assistance paying only Bayfield Electric bill.
124 Wilderness Drive
Mellen, WI 54546
715-274-8311
800-275-8311
Bad River Housing Authority
The Bad River Housing Authority provides low-income housing.
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-2271
Bad River Social Services Department
Energy Assistance Provides services to WI qualified residential households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. Other services that may be available include emergency fuel assistance, pro-active co-payment plans, emergency furnace repair and replacement.
72772 Elm Street
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-7127
Bayfield County and City of Washburn Housing Authority
Public housing and rental assistance
420 East 3rd Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2653
City of Ashland Housing Authority
Housing assistance for the elderly and disabled, as well as individuals with low income.
319 Chapple Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7066
Jan Kupcek CSW Public Housing Manager
Habitat for Humanity for the Greater Chequamegon Area
Building homes with assistance of the homeowner.
http://www.habitat.org
New Day Shelter
Provides services to victims of family violence and sexual assault.
P.O. Box 88 Ashland WI 54806
715-682-9566 Business Line
715-682-9565 Crisis Line
1-800-924-4132 Toll free upper in Wisconsin
http://fp1.centurytel.net/newdayshelter/
Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency NWCSA
Transitional housing and homeless program
623 2nd Avenue East
Ashland, WI 54806
715-292-6400
http://www.northwest-csa.org/
Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency NWCSA
Homeless Program, Rapid Re-Housing, and Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
623 2nd Avenue East
Ashland, WI 54806
715-292-6400
http://www.northwest-csa.org/
North Country Independent Living
Provides housing resources for people with disabilities.
715-682-5676
http://www.northcountryil.org
Education Resources
Schools
Ashland Early Head Start
Early Head Start is a home based program.
1810 Lake Shore Dr E # 1A,
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-3474
http://www.familyforum.org
Ashland Head Start
Head Start is a comprehensive child development and family program that builds the foundations for school readiness. At Head Start children learn good habits, make friends, solve problems, improve listening and speaking skills and prepare for kindergarten. Services include education, health, nutrition, mental health and family services. We support parents as their child’s first and foremost teacher.
301 13th Ave E
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-5035
http://www.familyforum.org
Ashland Public School District
The Ashland Public School District is dedicated to providing educational excellence for all students, serving kindergarten through twelfth grade.
http://ashlandk12.wi.us
Lake Superior Elementary
1101 Binsfield Road
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7085
Lake Superior Intermediate
1101 Binsfield Road
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7083
Marengo Valley Elementary
62408 State HWY. 112
Ashland, WI 54806
715-278-3286
Middle School
203 11th Street East
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7087
High School
1900 Beaser Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7089
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Bad River Education Office
715-682-7111 ext. 1530
Bad River Mashkisibi Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow, all while having fun.
304 Elm Street
Odanah, WI 54861 7150
715-682-9489
http://www.badriverbgc.org
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Bayfield Head Start
715-779-5589
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Bayfield School District
315 Sweeney Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3201
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Butternut School District
312 West Wisconsin Street
Butternut, WI 54514
715-369-3434
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CESA #12
Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative
Parent Liaisons are parents that have received training about special education through WSPEI.
618 Beaser Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-2363 ext.115
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Glidden Elementary
370 South Grant Street
Glidden, WI 54527
715-264-2141
Drummond School District
52440 Eastern Avenue
Drummond, WI 54832
Elementary
715-739-6731
Middle and High School
715-739-6231
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College LCOOCC
The mission of this Tribal College is to provide Indian communities with a system of post-secondary and continuing education opportunities while maintaining Ojibwe cultural integrity. There are three outreach sites on Wisconsin Ojibwe reservations, Lac du Flambeau, St. Croix, and North. North is the Bad River and Redcliff sites combined and located inWashburn.
303 West 4th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-812-1040
http://www.lco.edu
LaPointe Elementary
300 North 4th Street
LaPointe, WI 54850
715-747-3605
Lighted School House
After school program
Kelsy Rothe Site Supervisor Elementary School
715-682-7083 ext.3406
Maple/Northwestern School District
PO Box 188
Maple, WI 54854
Administrative Office 715-363-2431
Iron River Elementary
715-372-4434
Middle School
715-364-2218
High School
715-363-2434
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Mellen School District
420 South Main Street
Mellen, WI 54546
715-274-3601
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Northland College
The Environmental Liberal Arts College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-1699
http://www.northland.edu
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Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
Serving children preschool through eighth grade.
215 Lake Shore Drive
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7622
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Red Cliff Early Childhood Center
The Early Childhood Center can provide services for up to one hundred and eighteen children and their families through a variety of program offerings. Red Cliff Early Childhood Center offers Early Head Start Home Based, Early Head Start Center Based and Head Start Center Based which serves the reservation.
The ECC's mission is to use Traditional Ojibwe values to guide efforts to promote the spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive wellness of the children, families, and community we serve.
89830 Tiny Tot Drive
Bayfield, WI 54841
715-779-5030
Red Cliff Education Program
This program is a component of the Red Cliff Education Department. Higher Education funding is offered to full time students only. The maximum allowable funding is $1800.00 for each student per academic year. Program services are available for up to ten semesters.
715-779-3706
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St. Louis School
713 Washington Avenue
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-5322
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South Shore School District
9135 School Road
Port Wing, WI 54856
Elementary School
715-774-3817
Middle and High School
715-774-3361
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University Wisconsin Extension
4-H Development
201 West Main Street Courthouse Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806-1652
715-682-7017 Doug Liphart Educator
http://www.uwex.edu/CES/cty/ashland
University Wisconsin Extension
Community Natural Resource and Economic Development CNRD
201 West Main StreetCourthouse Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806-1652
715-682-7017
Tom Wojciechowski, Ed.D. Educator
http://www.uwex.edu/CES/cty/ashland
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Washburn School District
Elementary School
310 West 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6199
Middle/High School
411 West 8th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6188
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College WITC
WITC is known for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized instruction.
2100 Beaser Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-4591
http://witc.edu/stusvcs/career
http://www.witc.edu/ashland
Libraries
Bad River Public Tribal Library
72862 Maple Street
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-7111 ext.1532
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Bayfield Carnegie Library
37 North Broad Street
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3953
http://www.bayfieldlibrary.org
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Drummond Public Library
14990 Superior Street
Drummond, WI 54832
715-292-6290
http://drummondwi.com/Page.aspx?page=15&name=Drummond-Public-Library
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Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library
68235 South Main Street
Iron River, WI 54847
715-372-5451
http://ironriver.wislib.org
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Forest Lodge Public Library
13450 County Highway M
Cable, WI 54821
715-798-3189
http://cable.wislib.org
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Legion Memorial Library
102 east Bennett
Mellen, WI 54546
715-274-8331
http://mellen.wislib.org/
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Madeline Island Library
1 Library Street
La Pointe, WI 54850
715-747-3662
http://madisland.wislib.org/
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Northern Waters Library Service
3200 Lake Shore Drive East
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-2365
1-800-228-5684
http://www.nwls.wislib.org
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Red Cliff Library
88850 Church Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3764
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Vaughn Public Library
502 West Main Street
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7060
Hours M-Th 8:30–8pm, F 9am-5:30pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
http://vpl.wislib.org
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Washburn Public Library
307 Washington Avenue
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6172
http://www.washburnlibrary.org
Health and Nutrition Resources
Health Care
Access
Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health and Nutrition.
http://www.access.wi.gov
Bad River Health Clinic and Dental
PNCC, lead screening, nutrition program, crisis services, helpline.
53585 Nokomis Road
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7133 or 715-682-7137
Bad River Medical Benefits Office
Provides outreach to people regarding health benefits.
715-682-7111 ext. 1655
P.O. Box 39
Odanah, WI 54861
Bad River Pharmacy
P.O. Box 250
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-8518
Bad River Vision Clinic
715-682-7111
P.O. Box 39
Odanah, WI 54861
Bayfield County Public Health
Prenatal Care Coordination, lead screening, nutrition program, WIC program, targeted case management, Wisconsin well women’s program, and immunizations. Well water testing.
117 East 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6109
Helpline: 866-317-9362
Chequamegon Clinic St. Luke's
Family Medicine
415 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-685-6600
888-860-2322
http://www.slhduluth.com
Duluth Clinic
Family Medicine
1615 Maple Lane
Ashland, WI 54806
715-685-7500
Health Care Clinic
313 3rd Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-9596
http://www.hcclinic.org/
Kreuser Clinic
General practice.
Dr. Stephen Kreuser
320 Superior Avenue
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-0128
Mainstreet Clinic
Family Medicine
1001 Main Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-5601
Maternal and Child Health
Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-800-722-2295
http://www.mch-hotlines.org
Memorial Medical Center
24- Hour emergency Care, Walk -In Clinic
1615 Maple Lane
Ashland, WI 54806
715-685-5500
http://www.ashlandmmc.com
Nurse on Line
St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic (SMDC)
800-714-4646Available 24 hour/day, 7 days a week. Callers do not have to be SMDC patients but if they call when their primary physician is open, patient will need to call him/her instead.
Red Cliff Community Health Center
Family practice and pediatric services. Accepts MA/Badger Care. Also serves non-tribal members.
88455 Pike Rd, Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3707
The Lakes Community Health Center - Ashland
719 East Main Street
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-2200
http://thelakeschc.org/
The Lakes Community Health Center – Iron River
7665 US Hwy 2
Iron River, WI 54847
715-372-5001
http://thelakeschc.org/
Wisconsin First Step
Help for children with special health care needs
1-800-642-7837
Support Services
Aging and Disability Resource Center ADRC
The staff of the Aging and Disability Resource Center works with elderly and disabled individuals providing information, assistance and access to services that are available in the community. Also serving Bayfield, Iron, Price, and Sawyer counties.
630 Sanborn Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
Toll Free 1-866-663-3607
American Indian State Wide Crisis Line
1-800-236-7660
Ashland Area Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Abuse Inc.
OWI and chemical dependency assessments, outpatient counseling, prevention, intervention, and an Alcohol Awareness Program.
502 West Main Street Suite 305
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-5207
Ashland-Bayfield Counties Crisis Intervention Services
1-866-317-9362
Ashland County Health and Human Services Department
Economic support services including energy assistance: long-term support for the aged and those with cognitive and physical disabilities, alcohol/drug and mental health services: child protective, juvenile justice, and foster care services: day care certification. Birth to 3 evaluation and therapy for children 0-3 with special needs, including speech.
630 Sanborn Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7004
Bad River Department of Social Services
Domestic Violence and Child Advocate Provides crisis intervention, legal advocacy, restraining order assistance, Judicare referral support, support groups, emergency shelter, transportation and other services. The Child Advocate provides assistance for a child that is living in an abusive environment. This could include referrals and services that will aid the child.
72772 Elm Street
P.O. Box 55
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-7127
Bad River Domestic Abuse Program
The Bad River Domestic Abuse Program, is committed to assisting the families of the Bad River Tribe to heal from intergenerational violence and abuse against women, children, and elders.
Bad River Community Center
715-682-8379
Bayfield County Department of Human Services
Economic support services including Food Share, W-2, Medical Assistance, energy assistance: long-term support for the aged and those with cognitive and physical disabilities, alcohol/drug and mental health services: child protective, juvenile justice, and foster care services: day care certification. Birth to 3 evaluation and therapy for children 0-3 with special needs, including speech.
117 East 5th Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 5489
715-373-6144
Bay Area Mental Health Center
Mental health care for adults, adolescents and children.
101 Thompson Road
Washburn, WI 54891
502 West Main Street Room 303
Ashland WI 54806
715-373-2233
Braski Karla M MSSW
Individual therapy for adolescents and adults as well as couples therapy.
310 Stuntz Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-2007
Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse CASDA
409 Bayfield Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-0870
800-649-2921Toll free crisis line
Community Support Program (CSP)
Life skill assistance and advocacy for people with Chronic mental illness.
Ashland County
614 Main Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7171
Bayfield County
100 West Bayfield Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-5505
Harbor North Counseling
Individual and family services.
14 East Bayfield Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-0480
Impact Counseling Services, LLC
Mental Health Counselors, specializing in Group Therapy for Children and Adolescents. We also serve Families, Couples and Individuals.
301 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715- 682-3523
http://www.icsclinics.org
Memorial Medical Center Behavioral Health Services
Adults, adolescents and families, inpatient and outpatient programs treatment, counseling and assessments.
1635 Maple Lane
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-5400
1-800-472-2800
New Day Shelter
24 hour emergency assistance to victims of family violence and sexual abuse, human services and legal advocacy, culturally sensitive Native American services, crime victim and compensation assistance. All services are free and confidential.
P.O. Box 88
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-9565
1-800-924-4132 Toll free crisis line
http://fp1.centurytel.net/newdayshelter/
New Horizons North
New Horizons North, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation serving individuals with disabilities who live in Bayfield and Northern Ashland Counties. The agency has two divisions: Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health, which provide the assistance, training, and support necessary to create opportunities for people with disabilities to live in their own homes and participate fully in community life, and to ensure successful community work opportunities.
514 Main Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7171
http://www.newhorizonsnorth.com
Northern Bridges
Connections and choices in long term care providing the best life possible for senior and adults with disabilities in northwest wisconsin for Ashland & Bayfield Counties
400 3rd Avenue West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-1024
877-434-1025
http://www.northernbridges.com
Northland Counseling Services
Individual and family counseling services.
Ashland
1619 3rd Street West
Ashland, Wi 54806
715-682-2141
Washburn
21 West Omaha Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-0160
1-866-317-9362 Toll free crisis line
Red Cliff Community Health Center
Outpatient mental health assessment and counseling.
88455 Pike Road, Hwy. 13
Bayfield WI 54814
715-779-3707
Red Cliff Domestic Violence Program Red Cliff Social Services
Legal advocacy, supportive advocacy, restraining order assistance, information, follow-up planning, referral, collaboration with other agencies, support groups for women and children, resources, emergency transportation.
8853 Pike Road, Hwy.13
P.O. Box 529
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3769
715-779-5084 Crisis Line
Red Cliff Social Services
Economic support services including Food Share, TANF, Medical Assistance
88385 Pike Road, Hwy.13
P.O. Box 529
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3706
Red Cliff AODA Program
The Mishomis House is a component of the Red Cliff AODA Program. This 12-bed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) is State licensed and accepts patients into their 90-day program after an intensive screening process.
715-779-3742
Red Cliff Coordinated Services Team (CST)
This team assists families and children/adolescents who have multiple needs which may be related to mental health, alcohol, drug abuse, child protection, juvenile justice or special education. The families create the teams that will be most helpful to them. This personal tailoring allows for the families strengths to assist them in finding their own solutions in the least restrictive way possible.
715-779-3700
Nutrition Resources
Ashland County Aging Unit
Meals on Wheels
Elderly Nutrition/Senior Dining Program
400 Chapple Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-4414
Bad River Department of Social Services
Elderly/Aging Nutrition and Resource Program Offers dine-in meals at the Elderly Center Monday through Friday and meals on wheels for the home bound.
Emergency Food Shelf Provides a short term supply of food to individuals or families in need.
Food Distribution Program The food distribution program distributes USDA foods to eligible low- income households on or near the reservation.
Summer Feeding Program Offers healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer months to children 18 years of age or younger.
72772 Elm Street
P.O. Box 55
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-7127
715-682-7892 Commodity foods
Barnes Community Church Food Shelf
For families in Barnes, Cable, Drummond, Gordon, and Grand View.
3200 County Highway N
Barnes, WI 54839
Rita 715-795-2359
Donna 715-795-3139
Bayfield Area Food Pantry
P.O. Box 729
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-7023
BRICK Ministries, Inc.
Food shelf
420 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7425
http://www.thebrickministries.com
Celebration Fellowship
Ashland First Saturday Food Distribution $25.00 a share.
310 Stuntz Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-5421 or 715-682-4568
Farmers Market accepts Quest card
Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Downtown Chapple Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
Saturdays mid-June to mid-October
Contact the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce
715-682-2500
Red Cliff Food Distribution
This program distributes food to members of Indian households on or near the Red Cliff reservation as well as non-Indians living on the reservation based on income guidelines as specified.
715-779-3740
Red Cliff Garden Project
Everyone is welcome to participate in this Project. This Project assists community members in many ways. All produce and fruit is organic products for a healthy lifestyle. Participants of Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FMNP), as well as FoodShare Card can also benefit from the Garden Project by contacting the Project for more information.
715-779-3782
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Maple and South Shore school district area - 3rd Saturday of the month.
Call for more information
Iron River, WI 54847
715-372-8728
University of Wisconsin – Extension
Provides services that include food safety and nutrition information, planning healthy menus, stretching food dollars, balancing food and physical activity and improving shopping skills.
Ashland County
201 Main Street West
Courthouse, Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7017
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/ashland
Bayfield County
117 East 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6104
Women Infants and Children WIC
This program is a supplemental nutrition program to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children.
Ashland
216 3rd Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-6661 or 800-878-4874
Bad River
P.O. Box 250
303 Elm Street
Odanah, WI 54861
715-682-7137
Red Cliff
P.O. Box 529
88455 Pike Road, Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3707
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
Ashland & Bayfield Counties
Ashland County UW-Extension Office
201 West Main Street
Courthouse, Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806-1652
715- 682-7017
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/ashland
After Hours Contact Information
Ashland County Communications Center
Phone: 715- 682-7023 – press #1 for dispatcher
Tell dispatcher you are requesting a Salvation Army Food Voucher
Walk-in: 220 East Sixth Street, Ashland (Use 6th Street entrance only)
Pick up phone in lobby area; request a Salvation Army Food Voucher.
City of Ashland Police Department
Phone: 715-682-7023 – press #1 for dispatcherTell dispatcher you are requesting a Salvation Army Food Voucher.
Financial Planning
Ashland County Health and Human Services Department
Economic support services including energy assistance: long-term support for the aged and those with cognitive and physical disabilities, alcohol/drug and mental health services: child protective, juvenile justice, and foster care services: day care certification. Birth to 3 evaluation and therapy for children 0-3 with special needs, including speech.
630 Sanborn Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7004
Bad River Department of Social and Family Services
Family Resource Management enables community members in, or close to being in, difficult financial situations to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to better manage their monies and resources to maintain self-sufficiency.
72772 Elm Street
P.O. Box 55
Odanah, WI 54861
715 682-7127
Bayfield County Department of Human Services
Economic support services including Food Share, W-2, Medical Assistance, energy assistance: long-term support for the aged and those with cognitive and physical disabilities, alcohol/drug and mental health services: child protective, juvenile justice, and foster care services: day care certification. Birth to 3 evaluation and therapy for children 0-3 with special needs, including speech.
117 East 5th Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6144
http://www.bayfieldcounty.org
Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency NWCSA
The ongoing mission of NWCSA is to secure all available resources, local, state and federal, to enable low income and disadvantaged persons of all ages to attain the skills, knowledge and motivation that are needed to become self-sufficient.
623 2nd Avenue East
Ashland, WI 54806
715-292-6400
http://www.northwest-csa.org/
Red Cliff General Assistance
This program provides monthly cash grants for adults whom lack the resources and necessities of life such as shelter, food and clothing. This program strives to increase recipient independence by meeting employment goals set through case specific action steps.
Rebecca Benton, GA Director
715-779-3706
Red Cliff Social Services
Economic support services including Food Share, W-2, Medical Assistance
88385 Pike Road, Hwy.13
P.O. Box 529
Bayfield, WI 54814
715-779-3706
Red Cliff Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
This program financially assists income-eligible individuals and families. TANF grant amounts will differ depending on resources available to participants.
715-779-3706
University of Wisconsin Education
Ashland County
Basic Budgeting Classes
201 West Main Street
Courthouse, Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806-1652
715- 682-7017 Kathy Beeksma, Family Living Educator
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/ashland/