For family caregivers and aging residents needing in-home help or guidance.

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)– Your first stop for benefits, long-term care options, caregiver support, transportation, and legal guidance.
Supportive Home Care Unit– Housekeeping, errands, and personal care for seniors living independently.
Nutrition & Meals Program – Congregate and home-delivered meals for residents 60+ or homebound.
Wisconsin Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program – Vouchers for fresh produce at local markets.

For medically compromised individuals and families managing care.

BadgerCare Plus (Medicaid) – Health coverage for low- and moderate-income children, pregnant people, and adults.
ACCESS Wisconsin – Apply for or renew BadgerCare, FoodShare, and childcare benefits online.
Outagamie Economic Support – Local assistance with applications and renewals.

Developmental Disabilities & In-Home Support (County) – For residents with disabilities needing care coordination.

For those in crisis or seeking counseling, addiction treatment, or emotional support.

24/7 Crisis Line & Support Resources – Immediate help for mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use.
Outagamie County Mental Health & Substance Use Services – Walk-in services, therapy referrals, recovery programs.
NAMI Fox Valley – Peer-led mental health support and education for families.

Transportation support for seniors, people with disabilities, or low-income residents.

ADRC Mobility & Transportation Coordination – Rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and more.
Outagamie County Specialized Transportation – Valley Transit and the county provide specialized rural transportation for Outagamie County riders with a disability and riders 60 years & older.
Wisconsin Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (MTM) – Rides for eligible Medicaid members.

Help for homeowners, renters, and those struggling with rising costs.

Appleton Housing Authority (Section 8/HCV)– Rental assistance for low-income households.
St. Vincent de Paul – Appleton – Rent, utility, and emergency assistance.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)– Help with heating and electricity bills.
Forward Service Corporation – Housing Stability Grants – Temporary rent and utility assistance.

For working families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity.

FoodShare Wisconsin (SNAP) – Monthly grocery support for low-income households.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) – Nutrition support for pregnant women and children under five.
Local Food Pantries (Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin)– Find nearby pantries and mobile markets.

For working people facing layoffs, reduced hours, or job transitions.

Wisconsin Job Centers – Resume help, job listings, re-employment services.
Unemployment Insurance Portal – File or manage unemployment claims.
Fox Valley Technical College Workforce Training – Skills retraining, certifications, and continuing education.

Programs that stabilize income, markets, and sustainability.

DATCP Grants & Loans – Resources for producers, processors, and rural business owners.
UW Extension Farm Management – Financial counseling, soil and crop planning.
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP/SFMNP) – Fresh food vouchers for WIC & seniors.

Resources for parents juggling work, childcare, and children with special needs.

Outagamie County Children, Youth & Families – Family preservation, foster care, and parenting support.
Child Care Counts Program – Financial relief for childcare providers (check status).
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin – Counseling, crisis support, parent coaching.

Outagamie County Veterans Service Office – Help with VA claims, housing, transportation, and education benefits.
🔗 Veterans Office
VA Crisis Line – 988 then press 1.

For low-income families, seniors, and students.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – Internet discount for eligible households (check current status).
Wisconsin Digital Navigator Program – Tech help for seniors and rural residents learning devices or online forms.

One-stop links for multiple programs: