BIRTH TO 3 - EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Sawyer County Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI 54843
638-3309 or 1-800-569-4162 ext. 309
PURPOSE:
Complete developmental evaluation.  Home visits provided by home trainer.  Infant and toddler stimulation in motor skills, speech, self-help skills, social and cognitive development.  Physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as parent support and referral assistance.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any child under the age of 3 who lives in Sawyer County who shows delays in physical, mental, and/or speech development.  Early Intervention services are free, although third party may be billed for evaluation and service (insurance/medical assistance).

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

LCO Boys & Girls Club
634-4030
New Post Youth Center
462-9588
PURPOSE:
To provide positive environments for youth with opportunities to develop their potential to become responsible citizens and leaders.  Ojibwa culture, sports, recreation and health/wellness training.
ELIGIBILITY:
All youth between 9 & 16 years of age.

CARENET PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

105 E Miner Ave
Ladysmith WI 54848
532-7600 or 800-395-4357 - 24 Hour Help Line
PURPOSE:
Serving all of Northwestern Wisconsin with pregnancy testing, information on options, maternity and baby clothing, nursery furniture.  All services are free and confidential.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES/RIVERSIDE CLINIC

204 E Grand Ave, 4^th Floor,
Eau Claire, WI
715-832-6644 - 24 hour answering service 
PURPOSE:  
Adoption services for infant, special needs and international children.  Pregnancy counseling.  Mental health counseling for families, couples and individuals.  Group services.
ELIGIBILITY:           
No restrictions.
FEE:  
Insurance, Medical Assistance, and private pay (sliding fee scale).

CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL & DOMESTIC ABUSE (CASDA)

1-800-649-2921 (24 hour crisis line)
PURPOSE:
Advocacy and supportive counseling. Information, referrrals, shelter services and community education.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to anyone.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

1-888-266-0028 OR
715-365-8030 (Northern Region)
PURPOSE: 
Consultation and financial assistance for families of children who have special health care needs.
ELIGIBILITY: 
There is no charge for information or referrals. income guidelines apply for some services.

ELIZABETH MINISTRY

St. Joseph Church
Dar Carson
11448 N US Hwy 63
 Hayward, WI  54843
634-4733
PURPOSE:  
Outreach to women in special times of motherhood.  To affirm, support, encourage, and assist women in response to their needs during the childbearing years.
ELIGIBILITY:           
Women in need of support during their childbearing years.

HONOR OUR CHILDREN PROJECT

Paulette Dunster
634-9360
PURPOSE:
To increase the chances for infant survival through outreach to families and community education.  To improve the health and well-being of Native American children, families and communities.
ELIGIBILITY: 
Native American 

LCO FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Reserve Elderly Center
P.O. Box 279, Stone Lake, WI  54876
865-3379
PURPOSE:  
The LCO Foster Grandparent program recognizes that elders and youth are important resources of the tribes and assists elders and youth in having contact between generations.  Elders have stories of wisdom, experience, Tribal and cultural heritage, and most importantly, time and love to share.  Children, our joy and our future, have many special needs which are not met in these busy times.  Both generations need love and attention on a one-to one basis.  Daily meals and transportation are provided whenever possible.  Time requirements are 20 hours/week for 5 working days for which a small stipend of $2.20 is provided along with help with life and car insurance.
ELIGIBILITY:           
Age 60 and over, low-income and relatively good health; applicants should enjoy and be able to share themselves with young people.

LCO INDIAN CHILD WELFARE OFFICE

13394 W Trepania Road Bldg 1
Hayward, WI  54843
634-8934
PURPOSE:  
Designed to serve and protect children's rights and needs, not only individually but also as a family unit to help people cope with the many stresses and situations that cause a maladaptive family environment.  Information and assistance on mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, parenting skills, crisis intervention, teenage pregnancy, suicide, foster care, child abuse, stress reduction, truancy and incest.
ELIGIBILITY:           
American Indian families on or near the LCO Reservation.  Referrals can be made through the Sheriff's Department, Department of Social Services or by self-referral.

NORTHLAND COUNSELING SERVICES

Gwyaine Bldg. - 10045N State Rd. 27
Hayward, WI  54843
634-0222
PURPOSE:  
Specialty areas of our counseling staff are: Parenting, Child Behavior Concerns, Attention deficit Disorders, Adolescent Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Single Parenting, and Spirituality to name a few.  The common theme throughout treatment is wellness.
FEE:
Accepts Medicare and Medical Assistance.  Medical insurance and health plans frequently cover part or all of cost.  Sliding fee scale is also available.

SAWYER COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

406 Main, Courthouse
Hayward, WI  54843
634-3173 or 877-699-4110 toll free for Southern Sawyer County Residents
PURPOSE:  
Establish paternity.  Establish, collect, and enforce child support payments.  Reconcile court orders.
ELIGIBILITY:           
Call for further information.

SAWYER COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE

Carol Pearson
638-3451 or 800-569-4162 ext. 451
After hours call 634-5213 or 911 if it’s an emergency
PURPOSE:  
Domestic abuse/sexual abuse community advocate.  Shelter care for victims and their children, advocacy, 24 hr crisis line, crisis intervention, support group, legal services and peer counseling.  Also community education and referrals.

SAWYER COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

105 East 4th Street
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI  54843
634-4806 or 800-569-4162 for Southern Sawyer County Residents
PURPOSE:  
To assist families, children and youth by providing juvenile court intake and supervision services, child welfare services which include child abuse/neglect investigations, substitute care and court studies, domestic abuse and day care services.
ELIGIBILITY:           
Must be a resident of Sawyer County.  Some programs are based on income eligibility and need, which may require a formal application.
FEE:  
Some programs charge a fee or a co-payment.

SAWYER COUNTY MENTORING PROGRAM

Pat Sanchez
Sawyer County Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI 54843
634-4806 or 800-569-4162 for Southern Sawyer County Residents
PURPOSE:
Pairs youth with a caring adult that meets with them at least one hour a week.  Group activities and trips are also  planned for youth participation.

SAWYER COUNTY PREVENTION EDUCATION PRGRAM (PEP)

Pat Sanchez             
Sawyer County Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI 54843
634-4806 or 800-569-4162 for Southern Sawyer County Residents
PURPOSE:
Promoting positive lifestyles through youth empowerment.  Youth ages 10-18 participate in adult supervised healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol.  Special events, activities and trips are held throughout the year that challenge youth participants to go beyond their self-perceived limitations in order that they “grow” and become healthy, happy, and successful adults.

SAWYER COUNTY WOMEN IN NATURE GAINING STRENGTH (W.I.N.G.S.)

Pat Sanchez             
Sawyer County Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 730
Hayward, WI 54843
634-4806 or 800-569-4162 for Southern Sawyer County Residents
PURPOSE:
An experiential empowerment program for women and their families promoting positive lifestyles.  Special events, activities and trips are held throughout the year.  Discover inner strengths and increases self-esteem.