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Other Benefits Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding benefits to which they are entitled by law. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for benefits, the benefits provided by the program, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries, and provide consultation and advice.

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County (ADRC)

14200 Washington Avenue | Sturtevant, WI 53177
262-833-8777

866-219-1043
​WI Relay 711
Benefit Specialist Programs
Assists seniors and disabled adults who have been denied such benefits as Medicare, Medicaid, FoodShare, SSI and Social Security. Provides Advocacy and counseling on a selected basis for other non-legal issues.
​Call the ADRC for a referral to the program.

Social Security Administration

4020 Durand Avenue | Racine, WI 53405
http://ssa.gov

866-270-8629
800-772-1213

800-325-0778 (for the Hearing Impaired)
262-554-4097 (local TTY)
Provides information about Social Security, Medicare, and Supplemental Income benefits.

Utility Assistance

Community Action Program (Racine/Kenosha) 

2113 N Wisconsin Street | Racine, WI 53402
www.rkcaa.org/RKCAA.htm
​262-637-8377
Weatherization Program
Weatherization program and many general community services.

Energy Services Inc.

1654 Washington Avenue | Racine, WI 53403
www.esiwi.com
262-633-6000
WHEAP - Energy Assistance Program
Administers the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) which provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations.

Lifeline & Link Up

888-816-3831
http://psc.wi.gov/utilityinfo/tele/usf/programs/lifeline.htm
Lifeline and Link-Up are two Wisconsin Universal Service Fund programs that make essential telecommunications more affordable for low-income households. All telephone companies that provide local residential service in Wisconsin are required to offer these two programs to their residential customers.
  • Lifeline reduces monthly telephone charges or provides cell phones
  • Link-Up waives telephone connection charges for income eligible households.
Customers must apply for Lifeline or Link up through their local telephone provider. Programs apply to both land lines and cell phones.
You can receive Lifeline discounts on only one telephone number - either wireless or wire-line but not both - per household.

Employment Resources

Programs that provide employment opportunity for people who are searching for jobs; assist people who are able and willing to work by helping them prepare for, find, secure, and retain suitable employment; provide work site evaluation and/or modification support; and/or seek to develop employment opportunities in various fields for people who need a position.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

1516 S. Green Bay Rd. Suite 100 | Racine, WI 53406
262-638-7200
800-228-2681
​262-638-7224 TTY
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) assists individuals with disabilities to obtain, retain, or advance in employment. If you have a disability and are motivated to work, the resources available through DVR may help you achieve your employment goals. To apply for DVR services, you can request an application online or pick up an application at Workforce Development Center (WDC) Reception areas. Once DVR received your completed application, you will be invited to attend a meeting designed to provide you with all the information you need to know to move forward with the vocational rehabilitation process.

Racine County Workforce Development Center

1717 Taylor Avenue | Racine, WI 53403
www.wdc.racineco.com
496 McCanna Parkway | Burlington, WI 53105
​262-767-5399​
One-stop center for all of your employment needs. There are many specialty services offered including a veteran's specialist.
*Disclaimer: NAMI Racine County is not recommending one agency over another, rather would like to make all resources available to the community.
**This information was adapted from the Racine County Mini-Resource Directory created and maintained by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County.

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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Our Partners
    • Board Leadership
    • Work With Us
  • Programs
    • For Adults with Mental Illness
    • For Families and Caregivers
    • For Youth and Young Adults
    • Support Groups
    • CIT/CIP
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Basics
    • Policy Issues
    • Understanding the Civil Commitment Process
    • Find Your Local Elected Officials
  • Get Involved
    • Membership (New/Renew)
    • Volunteer
    • Share your Story
    • Calendar
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Events >
      • Past Events
  • Make a Donation
  • Resources
    • Crisis
    • Who to call in Racine County
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Food - Racine Meal Sites
    • Health - General Medical Care
    • Health - Substance Use Services
    • Medical Expense Assistance
    • Mental Health Care and Counseling
    • Mental Health Social Day Programs
    • Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
    • Transportation
    • Other Benefit Assistance
    • Veterans Resources
  • Media
    • Personal Stories
    • Virtual Speaker Series