- Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area - The Berlin and Ripon Clubs run regular ongoing basic needs campaigns including Operation Backpack ( requests must be made prior to July 1st), Coats for Kids, Thanksgiving Meals, and Adopt-A-Family (Holiday gift program). Please reach out to your child's school social worker/school counselor for more information and for a referral.
- Traveling Clothes Closet - Families are able to receive free new and gently used clothing on a bi-monthly basis. Clothes are chosen by the families at the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area Berlin campus. Please reach out to your child's school social worker/school counselor for more information and for a referral.
- Community Free Store and Traded Treasures Thrift Boutique - Every Wednesday, all basement items are $1.00. 920-748-5756, 102 W. Jackson Street, Ripon, WI
- Lydia's Cupboard - Anyone living within the 54971 zip code is welcome to register to receive non-food commodities (items like cleaning supplies, paper towels, personal care items, etc.). All guests are welcome and invited to relax with a cup of coffee and a homemade treat while we fill your bag with the supplies you request (based on availability). 920-748-7100. Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 777 Harvey St., Ripon. Open 1-3 pm the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
- RASD Basic Needs Closet - The Ripon Area School District runs a basic needs closet that includes school and hygiene supplies. Please reach out to your child's school social worker/school counselor for more information.
- United Way - 211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.
- Traded Treasures Thrift Store and Food Pantry - 920-748-5756 102 W. Jackson Street, Ripon
- Berlin Food Pantry - Open Thursday 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM (except the 5th Thursday of the month or if a national holiday is on Thursday) also two (2) evening distributions on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Father Carrs Place 2B Food Pantry - Food Pantry is every Friday, except Holidays, from 9 am – 11 am. Donations include non- perishables, bread, produce, meat, and more. Father Carr's serves up to 200 families each week and are fortunate to be helped by individuals, businesses, schools, churches and other caring organizations.
- Father Carrs Table of Grace - Offers families a casserole style meal that feeds 8-10 people. They usually have a small variety of dishes to choose from. If you wish to pick up a meal from us, please call (920) 231-2378 to check on availability.
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WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - Promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children. Complete the pre-application online and a representative from WIC will call you. 920-929-3104
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St. Vincent De Paul - Help with funding for food, rent, and utilities. 920-922-3650
- Father Carr's Place 2B - Temporary housing for homeless individuals 920-231-2378 1062 N. Koeller Street, Oshkosh
- Solutions Center - The family shelter for families is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shelter has 16 beds, and is available for intact families, including men, women, and children. The singles shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shelter has 36 beds, and is available for homeless single men and women.920-923-1700 39 N. Sophia Street Fond du Lac St., Fond du Lac
- Advocap Homeless Assistance Program - Contact the Homeless Prevention Specialist to complete an assessment and get a referral 920-922-7760 (Fond du Lac) or 920-361-9880 (Berlin).
- Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Center - Provides emergency and transitional housing services for victims of domestic violence and their families. 800-261-5998 240 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI
- Fond du Lac County Income Maintenance - Contact the call center at 888-446-1239 (Monday, Tueday, Thursday 8 am - 4 pm, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 4 pm). Contact for assistance with the following benefits:
- Katie Beckett Medicaid - Health care coverage for individuals under the age of 19 who have long-term disibilities and/or complex medical needs.
- Social Security Benefits - Children can get Medicaid health insurance plus monthly income for parents if the child is determined disabled by the State of Wisconsin. Family income eligibilty guidelines are the same as for Badgercare+. Apply online or questions can be directed to 800-772-1213.
- Father Carr's Place 2B Free Clinic - Free clinic for medical, dental, and psychiatry services 920-230-2273. 1000 N. Koeller Street Oshkosh, WI
- Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs - Great resource for families, especially with questions about health insurance, medicaid, connecting with programs, advocacy. Northeast Regional Center CYSHCN 920-969-5325 325 N. Commercial Street. Neenah, WI 54913
- Bridging Brighter Smiles - Dental cleanings offered right in school for all students in the Ripon Area School District. Families can enroll online. Services are free for students enrolled in Badgercare and there is a sliding fee scale for all other students.
- Ripon Lions Club - Provide vision screening and glasses free-of-charge for referred families. Request must be approved by the Club at their monthly meeting prior to the screening. Contact Carrie McCarthy, School Social Worker for a referral.
For emergency mental health services and supports
Counseling and Therapy Services
- Agnesian/SSM Behavioral Health: Services offered at Ripon Medical Center or St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, 920-926-4200
- Aurora Behavioral Health: Primary Care Physician must be an Aurora provider. Counselors/psychologist/psychiatrist in Ripon, 920-745-4700, Ripon Website and Oshkosh, 920-456-2030 Oshkosh Website,
- Catalpa Health: Psychological testing, diagnostic evaluation, counseling, psychiatry, day treatment (with referral and prior authorization from insurance). Locations in Oshkosh and Appleton, 920-750-7000
- Collaborative Wellness: Therapy services and consultation; therapists can meet with children at their school but will not share info about therapy with school staff unless parents request it. 920-896-0189
- Treffert Center (Agnesian/SSM): Services include psychological testing, diagnostic evaluation counseling, psychiatry, speech, and occupational therapies, Behavioral Treatment Services for children with autism, 920-907-8201
- Kathleen Morgan LLC: Kathleen is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Fond du Lac, appointments between noon and 8 pm and on Saturday’s, 414-708-4388
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- Ripon Taxi - A demand response door-to-door shared ride program. "Shared Ride” means you may travel with more than one passenger with different destinations and origins. The program is administered by the City of Ripon in partnership with Brown Cab Inc. The City is responsible for determining the fares, hours of service, areas of service and how the service is operated. The City contracts with a private transit company to provide the service. 920-748-5599
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for WI Medicaid and Badgercare members who cannot drive themselves or find a ride to medical appointments. To schedule, call 866-907-1493 at least two business days prior to the day of the appointment, ride requests are accepted Monday through Friday 7 am - 6 pm.
- United Way's 211 - Connect with hundreds of assistance programs and services
- Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program - Assists eligible households with their heating and electric bills. It is funded by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Public Benefits (PB) program.
- Weatherization Assistance Program - Created in 1976 to assist low-income families who lacked resources to invest in energy efficiency. The Weatherization Assistance Program
- HE+ HVAC Program Services - A year-round program that provides assistance to eligible Wisconsin households when their primary heating system no longer provides heat, is inoperable or becomes unsafe.
- Salvation Army - rental assistance and assistance with utility bills.
- St. Vincent De Paul - Financial Assistance with rent, utilities, and food (also runs a thrift store). 920-922-3650 330 N. Peters Ave Fond du Lac.
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