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Milwaukee Neighborhood Resources

By: Adam Bridges  |  Uncategorized

City & County Core Programs & Housing Resources

  1. Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS)
    Permits, inspections, compliance loans, vacant building registration, code enforcement, landlord/tenant programs, Rent-for-Success
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Homes MKE / Milwaukee Community Land Trust (MCLT)
    City’s program to renovate and sell permanently affordable homes under shared-equity ground leases
    MCLT retains land to preserve affordability; open to low/moderate income families
  6. Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
    City-administered funding for housing developers/nonprofits; supports homeownership developments for persons earning ≤ 100% county median, rentals ≤ 50% median

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Resources

  1. 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
  2. Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC)
    County-wide psychiatric emergency department open 24/7 for crisis assessment, stabilization, and referrals
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. NAMI Southeast Wisconsin
    Free information, referrals, and support groups for individuals and families navigating mental health conditions
    Support Groups 414-344-0447 (?)
  6. 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
  7. 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

Mediation & Legal Support

  1. Mediate Wisconsin – Landlord–Tenant Mediation
    Free mediation to resolve rental disputes or eviction prevention before or during court; confidential and community-based
    Free Service 414-939-8800 | 1915 N Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., Milwaukee 53212
  2. 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
  3. 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

City Leadership

Mayor | Cavalier Johnson
mayor@milwaukee.gov		 District 8 | JoCasta Zamarripa
jocasta.zamarripa@milwaukee.gov
District 1 | Andrea M. Pratt
aide1@milwaukee.gov		 District 9 | Laressa Taylor
laressa.taylor@milwaukee.gov
District 2 | Mark Chambers, Jr.
aide2@milwaukee.gov		 District 10 | Sharlen P. Moore
sharlen.moore@milwaukee.gov
District 3 | Alex Brower
alex.brower@milwaukee.gov		 District 11 | Peter Burgelis
peter.burgelis@milwaukee.gov
District 4 | Robert Bauman
rjbauma@milwaukee.gov		 District 12 | José G. Pérez
jperez@milwaukee.gov
District 5 | Lamont Westmoreland
lamont.westmoreland@milwaukee.gov		 District 13 | Scott Spiker
scott.spiker@milwaukee.org
District 6 | Milele A. Coggs
mcoggs@milwaukee.gov		 District 14 | Marina Dimitrijevic
marina@milwaukee.gov
District 7 | DiAndre Jackson
diandre.jackson@milwaukee.gov		 District 15 | Russell W. Stamper, II
russell.stamper@milwaukee.gov

 

Partner Organizations

Community Organizations Housing and Development Government and Support
Safe & Sound Housing Plan City of Milwaukee
Near West Side Partners VIA CDC Milwaukee County
Rooted & Rising – Washington Park Havenwoods Local Government Partners
Dominican Center Neighborhood Partners Community Support Services
WestCare Community Development Alliance Regional Collaboratives