Milwaukee has numerous resources available in the community from food, healthcare, transportation, and more. I will continue to build this page over time as I discover more community resources that may be of value to you. Please reach out to me with concerns regarding anything and I will see what is available to you in the community!
COVID-19 Related Information
National Association of School Nurses
https://www.nasn.org/nasn/nasn-resources/practice-topics/covid19/nasn-return-to-school-video-series
This link above contains important information in regards to return to school guidelines and strategies to help keep everyone safe during the ongoing pandemic. Three videos I recommend viewing are "Washing Your Hands", "Wearing Cloth Face Coverings", and "Staying Home When You Are Sick".
The Milwaukee Health Department
https://city.milwaukee.gov/coronavirus
The Milwaukee Health Department is a great resource for all that is COVID related. It contains education, testing locations, symptom checklists, contact numbers if you have a COVID concern, and much more. I encourage you to take a look at what is available through the MHD.
COVID-19 Testing Locations and Shuttle Service
city.milwaukee.gov/CoronavirusResources/COVID-19-Testing
This is a link to COVID-19 testing sites and free shuttle information for those who may need assistance getting to the location. Most do not need an appointment and you can stay in your car to be tested if you choose!
Community Resources
Safe and Sound
https://safesound.org/
Safe and Sound has a mission set out to unite the youth, residents, law enforcement, and other community resources in the Milwaukee area to help build a safe community for everyone. Every Monday they post relevant information in regards to housing, food locations, and more.
Diverse and Resilient
https://www.diverseandresilient.org/
Aimed at achieving health equity. safety. and well being for the LBGTQ community. Contains information for anti-violence, sexual, health, and substance abuse.
Food Resources
Food Share
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/index.htm
Food Share is the largest nutrition program in the state of Wisconsin. Since the pandemic it has helped over 90,000 families get nutritious food into their homes. The link about gives directions on how to apply and see if you are eligible.
MPS Grab and Go
https://mymps.org/?page_id=1605
Provides meals for MPS students and other members of the community under the age of 18. Open Monday - Friday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Check the link for all participating locations and directions.
Healthcare
https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/freeclinics
The above link contains the locations and hours of healthcare clinics in the community. Some provide free services, others use a sliding scale based on insurance, while others only serve those who are uninsured. Everything from dental and visions screens to STD testing can be obtained through these services.
COVID-19 Related Information
National Association of School Nurses
https://www.nasn.org/nasn/nasn-resources/practice-topics/covid19/nasn-return-to-school-video-series
This link above contains important information in regards to return to school guidelines and strategies to help keep everyone safe during the ongoing pandemic. Three videos I recommend viewing are "Washing Your Hands", "Wearing Cloth Face Coverings", and "Staying Home When You Are Sick".
The Milwaukee Health Department
https://city.milwaukee.gov/coronavirus
The Milwaukee Health Department is a great resource for all that is COVID related. It contains education, testing locations, symptom checklists, contact numbers if you have a COVID concern, and much more. I encourage you to take a look at what is available through the MHD.
COVID-19 Testing Locations and Shuttle Service
city.milwaukee.gov/CoronavirusResources/COVID-19-Testing
This is a link to COVID-19 testing sites and free shuttle information for those who may need assistance getting to the location. Most do not need an appointment and you can stay in your car to be tested if you choose!
Community Resources
Safe and Sound
https://safesound.org/
Safe and Sound has a mission set out to unite the youth, residents, law enforcement, and other community resources in the Milwaukee area to help build a safe community for everyone. Every Monday they post relevant information in regards to housing, food locations, and more.
Diverse and Resilient
https://www.diverseandresilient.org/
Aimed at achieving health equity. safety. and well being for the LBGTQ community. Contains information for anti-violence, sexual, health, and substance abuse.
Food Resources
Food Share
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/index.htm
Food Share is the largest nutrition program in the state of Wisconsin. Since the pandemic it has helped over 90,000 families get nutritious food into their homes. The link about gives directions on how to apply and see if you are eligible.
MPS Grab and Go
https://mymps.org/?page_id=1605
Provides meals for MPS students and other members of the community under the age of 18. Open Monday - Friday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Check the link for all participating locations and directions.
Healthcare
https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/freeclinics
The above link contains the locations and hours of healthcare clinics in the community. Some provide free services, others use a sliding scale based on insurance, while others only serve those who are uninsured. Everything from dental and visions screens to STD testing can be obtained through these services.