Questions people ask in Madison
Where can I get free food in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Madison: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin (call to find a pantry near you), (608) 223-9121. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Madison: Dane County Housing Authority, (608) 224-3636, call first; Madison Community Development Authority, (608) 266-4675, call first; Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, (608) 266-7884, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Madison: Children's Dental Center of Madison-East Madison, (608) 825-7500, call first; Children's Dental Center of Madison-West Madison, (608) 833-6545, call first; Joyce & Marshall Erdman Clinic, (608) 443-5480, call first. 2 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Madison: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Madison: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Madison, Wisconsin?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Madison: Legal Action of Wisconsin, (855) 947-2529. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.