The below resources are available to Near West Side community members facing immediate insecurities in terms of food, housing, or other basic necessities.

• Community Support Services
• Safety and Law Enforcement
• Food Services
• Housing and Rental Assistance
• Emergency Shelters
• Personal Safety and Domestic Violence
• Mental Health
• Business Resources

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Community Support Services

• IMPACT 211
  24/7 assistance and information on a wide variety of non-emergency family, financial, health and social service issues.
  Phone: 211

• Near West Side Homeless Intervention Team
  Coordinates efforts to support the health and welfare of the community and establishes pathways to permanent quality housing for all residents. Led by the Near West Side Community Prosecutor, the Homeless Intervention Team use a collaborative, multi-sector approach that aims to create a healthy and safe environment for everyone by focusing on outreach, engagement, and community connections for long-term, sustainable results.
  Jesica Ballenger
  Community Prosecutor – Near West Side
  Milwaukee District Attorney's Office
  (414) 232-6630

• Near West Side Partners
  Resources and programs around economic development, housing, unified neighborhood identity and greater safety for residents and businesses.
  (414) 933-0640
  outreach@nearwestsidepartners.org

Safety and Law Enforcement

• Milwaukee Police Department
  Emergency: 911
  Non-emergency: (414) 935-7234
• Marquette University Police Department
  Emergency: (414) 288-1911
  Non-emergency: (414)-288-6800

Food Services

• Hunger Task Force continually updates an interactive map of emergency food distribution sites throughout Milwaukee.
• Stockbox for Seniors, operated by Hunger Task Force, helps match eligible seniors with food distribution programs.
• Neighborhood House of Milwaukee operates a food pantry.
• St. Ben’s Community Meal serves hot dinner six days a week.

Housing and Rental Assistance

• Community Advocates provides access to emergency services for residents including housing, energy and rent assistance, and family services.
• Near West Side Partners' Good Neighbor Designation provides a list of well-maintained rental properties with reputable landlords.

Emergency Shelters

211 provides a search tool for homeless shelters by county and city. Homeless shelters in or close to the Near West Side include:

• Rescue Mission
  830 N. 19^th Street
  Milwaukee, WI 53233
  (414)-344-2211
• Guest House
  1216 N. 13^th Street
  Milwaukee, WI 53205
  (414) 345-3240
• Joy House
  830 N. 19^th Street
  Milwaukee, WI 53233
  (414)-344-2211 
• Casa Maria
  1131 N. 21^st Street
  Milwaukee, WI 53233
  (414)-344-5745

Personal Safety and Domestic Violence

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

• Healing Center of Aurora Health Care offers support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors with emergency services, counseling, and emotional support.
• Sojourner Family Peace Center provides various forms of support those dealing with domestic violence and helps create a path to safety for victims.
• The City of Milwaukee Health Department, Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault compiled a list of community resources for victims of abuse or neglect during the COVID-19 crisis.

Mental Health

• Times of crisis often take an emotional toll on individuals. Those experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions can locate professional mental health services available in Milwaukee through Mental Health America of Wisconsin.

Business Resources

• The Near West Side Safety Working Team developed the Small Business Safety Guide to help small businesses implement best practices to improve safety and security of their properties and the neighborhood. The guide shares commonly accepted best practices to address security challenges, and includes a reference section, which businesses may use for further advice on particular security and safety situations.
• Milwaukee Police Department Hot Spot sheets are available to report criminal or nuisance activities.