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Disability Specific and Support Groups

How do I locate a support group?

Disability Specific and Support Groups

• A: To locate support groups in your area, look in the phone book under Hotlines and Helping lines for a “First Call for Help” phone number. Call and ask for addresses and phone numbers of the type of support group you are seeking. Otherwise, look in the information pages at the beginning of the telephone book under Community Services.

  In Wisconsin:

  • Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - 211 Milwaukee, an information and referral line for family, health and social service needs, formerly Community Information Line. Milwaukee callers dial 2-1-1 (toll-free). Callers outside of Milwaukee, call (866) 211-3380 (toll-free).
    
  • Outgamie County, Wisconsin - Disability Helpline: (920)832-0344
    
  • Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Mental Health Association in Waukesha County, First Call For Help: (262)547-3388 (Voice & TTY)

• A: Visit Community: Support Groups and Disability Specific Organizations. This section includes links to organizations that assist people with disabiliites.
• A: Visit Community and Internet Resources: Independent Living. This section includes links to Centers for Independent Living across the United States.

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