Web Site Links

Page updated 04/30/2012

Web site Links

Disclaimer: The web site links below are intended for user research toward information and education only. These links are provided as useful or interesting information consistent with the purpose of The City of Milwaukee Employee Assistance Program. The City of Milwaukee and City of Milwaukee Employee Assistance Program cannot attest to the accuracy of information contained in non-City of Milwaukee websites. The City of Milwaukee and City of Milwaukee Employee Assistance Program does not control, monitor or guarantee the information contained in these sites or information contained in links to other external web sites, and does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered. In no event shall the City of Milwaukee or City of Milwaukee Employee Assistance Program be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource.

MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE:

• Anonymous On-line Mental Health Screening: http://www.mhawisconsin.org/Content/screening_tool.asp
• Anonymous On-line Stress Screening/Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/llw/stressquiz.html
• Mental Health America of Wisconsin:http://www.mhawisconsin.org/
• Self-Help Support Groups Search: http://www.referweb.net/ipct/and http://www.mhawisconsin.org/
• Anonymous On-line Alcohol Screening: http://www.alcoholscreening.org/Home.aspx
• Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: http://www.ctri.wisc.edu/quitline

WORKPLACE ACCOMODATIONS:

• Job Accommodation Network: http://askjan.org/

COMMUNITY RESOURCES/HELP-LINE:

• Milwaukee County Resource Guide: Mental Health, Wellness and Addiction Services
• Milwaukee Impact/211: http://www.impactinc.org/211/211.htm
  • 414-773-0211 or 1-866-211-3380 (toll free)
• Information and screening for benefit programs offered in Wisconsin: https://access.wisconsin.gov/

ELDER/DEPENDENT/CHILD CARE:

• An Overview of Advance Directives: http://cwagwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/An-Overview-of-Advance-Directives.pdf
• Child Care: http://www.childcare.gov/
• Elder Care: http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
• Elder Care: https://www.benefitscheckup.org/
• Facility, Doctor and Provider Locator: http://www.medicare.gov/default.aspx
• Final Disposition, Authorization for: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/AdvDirectives/F00086.pdf
• Guardianship, The Basics of: http://cwagwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Basics-of-Gship.pdf
• Milwaukee Public Schools: http://mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt/comm/mps_home/335
• Power of Attorney - Financial "Do It Yourself" Packet: http://cwagwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/POA-F.pdf 
• Power of Attorney - Health Care and Living Will "Do It Yourself" Packet:  http://cwagwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/POA-HC-2011-DHS-Form.pdf 
• SeniorLAW: www.badgerlaw.net/Home/PublicWeb/SrLAW
• Listing of Skilled Nursing Facilities: http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/directory/wi/milwaukee/

LEGAL:

• Advance Directives: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/ADFormsPOA.htm 
• Answers to Common Legal Questions/Wisconsin State Bar Association: http://www.legalexplorer.com/legal/legal.asp
• Badgerlaw.net (Internet resources on public interest law legal issues in Wisconsin): http://www.badgerlaw.net/index_html
• Legal Action of Wisconsin: http://www.legalaction.org/
• Marquette Volunteer Legal System: http://law.marquette.edu/cgi-bin/site.pl?2130&pageID=1559
• Milwaukee Bar Association/Attorney Referrals: http://www.findmilwaukeelawyers.com/
• Milwaukee Legal Aid Society: http://www.lasmilwaukee.com/
• Wisconsin Court System: http://www.wicourts.gov/
• Wisconsin Courts Self Help Center: http://www.legalexplorer.com/legal/legal.asp

FINANCIAL:

• Financial Education Basics, U.S. Government: http://www.mymoney.gov/index.html
• U.S. Trustee/Department of Justice List of Credit Counseling Agencies: www.justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/ccde/cc_approved.htm
• Home Energy Assistance Program: www.milwaukee.gov/EnergyAssistance9970.htm
• Consumer Information Brochures: www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/brochure.htm
• Consumer Protection:www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm
• Housing Foreclosure Resources: www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org/

PEER SUPPORT:

• Police Officer Support Team (POST): www.milwpost.org/
• Shielded Hearts: www.shieldedhearts.com

HEALTH AND NUTRITION:

• American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp?gclid=COjKzfHfwp8CFdx05QoddzLazg
• Center for Disease Control (CDC): www.cdc.gov/
• Weight Loss Plan/Planning Guide to Losing Weight:www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/behavior.htm
• Interactive Food Menu Planner: hp2010.nhlbihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi
• United Health Care: https://www.myuhc.com/
• PleuralMesothelioma.com: http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com/
• Together RX: http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/
  • 800-444-4106
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance: http://www.pparx.org/
  • fakeFCKRemoveOr call toll-free 1-888-4ppa-now (1-888-477-2669)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / ANTI-VIOLENCE:

• Milwaukee Women’s Center: http://www.mwcinc.org/
  • 24 hour Crisis line-414-671-6140
  • 414-449-4777
• Sojourner Family Peace Center: http://www.familypeacecenter.org/
  • 24 hour Crisis line-414-933-2777
  • 414-276-1911
• Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community Center Anti-Violence Program: http://www.mkelgbt.org/
  • 414-271-2161

HOUSING:

• WI Front Door Housing (Low to moderate income home rental search):
  • http://www.wifrontdoorhousing.org/templates/Wisconsin/Intro/index.cfm?CFID=443430&CFTOKEN=fb8fc0bf02a3d776-8962CCEF-F1F6-96FD-8C2D77EAD793AACA&jsessionid=5e301587511200600829167
• Wisconsin Tenant/Landlord Rights and Responsibilities: http://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/
• Wisconsin State Library Resource Center (landlord/tenant): http://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/landlord.php
• Housing Resources: http://www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org/
• First Time Home Buyer (Neighborworks): http://www.nw.org/network/consumers/buying-first-home.asp

VETERANS RESOURCES:

• Milwaukee Vet Center, U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs