IMPACT 211 – Directory and referral system for social services. Call 211 for:
- Basic Needs: Food, clothing, income support assistance and government programs
- Housing: Emergency shelter, housing navigation
- Wellness: Health care, mental health resources, substance use disorder assistance
- Children & Families: Support programs, job skill training, legal assistance, consumer protection
City of Milwaukee
- Click 4 Action
Enter requests for city services or information. Requests are logged and routed to the City divisions which will provide the requested services or information. Also available as a smart phone app. - Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS)
Permits, inspections, compliance loans, vacant building registration, code enforcement, landlord/tenant programs, Rent-for-Success - Parking
Permits, citations, regulations, tow lot, etc. - Sanitation
Trash, recycling, bulky item pickup, hazardous waste, drop off centers - CIP Grants – NIDC (Community Improvement Project)
Resident-led neighborhood improvements or small home repair grants: up to $4,000 ($1,000 match-free) for projects; up to $1,500 repair match for homeowners - Election Commission
Register to vote, see election results, view aldermanic districts, see upcoming elections, etc.
City of Milwaukee Electeds
Mayor | Cavalier Johnson | mayor@milwaukee.gov
District 1 | Andrea M. Pratt | aide1@milwaukee.gov
District 2 | Mark Chambers, Jr. | aide2@milwaukee.gov
District 3 | Alex Brower | alex.brower@milwaukee.gov
District 4 | Robert Bauman | rjbauma@milwaukee.gov
District 5 | Lamont Westmoreland | lamont.westmoreland@milwaukee.gov
District 6 | Milele A. Coggs | mcoggs@milwaukee.gov
District 7 | DiAndre Jackson | diandre.jackson@milwaukee.gov
District 8 | JoCasta Zamarripa | jocasta.zamarripa@milwaukee.gov
District 9 | Laressa Taylor | laressa.taylor@milwaukee.gov
District 10 | Sharlen P. Moore | sharlen.moore@milwaukee.gov
District 11 | Peter Burgelis | peter.burgelis@milwaukee.gov
District 12 | José G. Pérez | jperez@milwaukee.gov
District 13 | Scott Spiker | scott.spiker@milwaukee.gov
District 14 | Marina Dimitrijevic | marina@milwaukee.gov
District 15 | Russell W. Stamper, II | russell.stamper@milwaukee.gov
Housing Resources
- Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP)
Forgivable loans for owner-occupants earning ≤ 60% of county median income (~$23.5k–$33.6k for 1–4 people), residing in NSP/CDBG area ≥5 years - Milwaukee Home Down-Payment Assistance
Grants up to $5,000 (or $7,000 in CDBG areas) for first-time buyers with income limits (e.g. ≤ $46,950 for 1-person; ≤ $88,550 for 8-person households) and required HUD-approved counseling - Homes MKE
City’s program to renovate and sell permanently affordable homes under shared-equity ground leases - Milwaukee Community Land Trust (MCLT)
MCLT retains land to preserve affordability; open to low/moderate income families - Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
City-administered funding for housing developers/nonprofits; supports homeownership developments for persons earning ≤ 100% county median, rentals ≤ 50% median - Take Root Milwaukee
Consortium of over 50 community organizations, neighborhoods groups, HUD-certified housing counseling agencies, Realtors, and lenders working to promote sustainable homeownership in the City of Milwaukee. Take Root Milwaukee members offer free or low-cost services that can help you buy, keep, or fix a home. Call hotline at 414-921-4149 - Rental Housing Resource Center
Rent & Energy Assistance, property issues, housing rights, relocating, landlord/tenant resources.
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, 24/7 call, text, or chat with trained specialists for anyone in emotional distress or crisis
24/7 Crisis Support Dial 988 - Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC)
County-wide psychiatric emergency department open 24/7 for crisis assessment, stabilization, and referrals - Milwaukee County Access Clinics (North, East, South)
Walk-in behavioral health and substance use crisis assessments, peer support, medication evaluation for uninsured/underinsured residents; sliding scale - Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS)
Treatment, recovery support, and care coordination for adults facing mental health and substance use challenges, including programs for pregnant women, families, peer support, employment services - NAMI Southeast Wisconsin
Free information, referrals, and support groups for individuals and families navigating mental health conditions
Support Groups 414-344-0447 (?) - Warmline, Inc.
Peer-run emotional support (non-crisis) via phone; ideal for ongoing support, especially for those with mental health challenges
Peer Support 414-777-4729 - Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center
Free and confidential counseling for youth and families: runaways, homelessness, crisis support; includes 24/7 youth crisis hotline
Youth & Family 414-647-8200 | 2030 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Civil Legal Services
- Milwaukee Justice Center – Eviction Diversion & Mediation Services
Access landlord-tenant mediation via coordinated court diversion line and resource referrals. Avoid eviction court when possible
Eviction Prevention Eviction Diversion Line: 414-305-0557 - Family Court Mediation Services
Low-cost (typically $100 per person) mediation through Milwaukee County Family Court for custody or placement disputes in family law cases
901 N. 9th St., Room 707, Milwaukee 53233 - Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
Free legal services in civil matters involving housing security, guardianship, consumer protection, financial health, civil rights, and immigration - Legal Action of Wisconsin
Free legal services in housing, employment, debt & taxes, specific populations (farmworkers, seniors & older adults, veterans, harm reduction (substance use), reentry), public benefits, family law, and victim support. Apply at 855-947-2529 or online
Crime & Safety
- Police Districts
Interactive map of City of Milwaukee police districts, with address and phone number listings for district offices. - Block Clubs
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Multidisciplinary efforts that reduce: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, Children Witness to Violence, Community Violence, Gun Violence, Interpersonal Violence, Intentional injury, and Homicide
Financial Stability & Employment
- Bank On Greater Milwaukee
Resources focused on financial empowerment and building healthy relationships between families and financial institutions - RiverWorks Financial Clinic
Free financial coaching helping families overcome financial crisis and build smart money habits. Specialized in helping individuals: increase credit scores, reduce debt, purchase homes, saving, etc. - Community Insurance Information Center
Consumer education and outreach program striving to explain property and casualty insurance to the public to promote a better understanding of insurance products - JobsWork MKE
Serves harder-to-employ individuals from diverse backgrounds who often face significant barriers to employment success, including, unsuccessful work histories, addictions, criminal records, limited education, lack of transportation, housing instability and trauma. - Employ Milwaukee
Workforce development programs for adults, youth, and businesses including reentry, Earn & Learn, and more
Small Business
- Commercial Revitalization Grants
City of Milwaukee grants for signage, facades, storefront activation, Retail Investment Fund (RIF), etc. - aaaaaaaaaaaaa
Youth Services
- SecureFutures
Programs for connecting teens with mentors focused on financial education and empowerment - aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
