Community Resources

211 Wisconsin Provides a list of services in a given area. These include substance abuse programs, food pantries, counseling, and other resources.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center provides information, assistance, and access to community resources for the aging population, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Step program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one on one mentor relationships with youth. These mentors guide the child by encouraging them to stride for higher aspirations in life, avoid risky behaviors, and achieve educational success.

Habitat for Humanity helps connect low income individuals and families with affordable housing. They build new and renovate existing properties in the hope of giving everyone a decent place to live.

Hope House provides housing for up to 90 days. Visitors can receive assistance with job applications, life skills education, and help finding more permanent living accommodations.

An emergency shelter that provides housing, clothes, food, support, and other resources for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.

In-person and phone resources related to job loss, job seeking, education, training, and more. Also provides specific job seeking assistance for veterans, people with disabilities, and ex-offenders.

Lakeshore CAP provides individuals and families assistance with housing, employment opportunities, and mental health support.

Non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to clients in Wisconsin. Typical cases relate to housing, public benefits, family law, health insurance, social security, and more.

Recovery coaching and peer-to-peer support from Substance Abuse Disorder.

Manitowoc City Hall contains a variety of resources such as the City Clerk's Office, Mayor's Office, and other government departments.

The Manitowoc County Court House conducts legal proceedings for the county. They can provide legal documents, records, and help resolve legal issues such as paying fines or fees.

Manitowoc County Crisis hotlines are available Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm for crisis support
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays please call 1-888-552-6642
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays for Child Protective Services and Youth Justice Services (not related to mental health issues) call 920-683-4201

Provides social services, financial benefits and rehabilitation to statutorily designated groups of Manitowoc County Residents. Includes four divisions: Business Operations, Children & Families, Clinical Services, and Economic Support.

Assists with understanding, applying for and helping to resolve problems affecting state and federal benefits for Veterans, Military Retirees, Active Duty Service Members on terminal leave, Active Reserve & National Guard Members, and their families.

The Manitowoc Public School District provides administrative support for the local public schools.

The Senior Center is a place for residents over the age of 55 to come together, socialize, and partake in fun activities with their peers.