Looking for help?
If your family is in a housing crisis, please reach out to us to check openings in our shelter program or inquire about other services we offer.
211 W Oak Street
Sparta, WI 54656
Family Promise of the Great Rivers offers assistance to families in a housing crisis through our case management and shelter programs. We are only able to help families that have custody of a minor child in the household. If your family is currently in a domestic violence situation, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).
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Community Resources
Monroe County Resources:
Homeless Services:
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Couleecap: 217 N Black River St. Sparta HOURS: Monday and Thursday 10-3 pm. www.couleecap.org Andrew Storey- 608-455-6159 short-term motel assistance (dependent on funding), short-term Case Management, resource referral
Family Promise of the Great Rivers: 211 W. Oak St., Sparta 608-487-2745 Monday- Friday 8 am -4 pm www.fpgreatriverswi.org first month rent & security deposit, rental assistance (dependent on funding), resource referral, long-term case management *homeless shelter for families with minor children
Veterans Services: 1-877-424-3838 National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Salvation Army of La Crosse: 223 North 8th Street, La Crosse. 608-782-6126
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Rental Assistance:
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Couleecap: 217 N Black River St. Sparta HOURS: Monday and Thursday 10-3 pm. www.couleecap.org Andrew Storey- 608-455-6159 short-term motel assistance (dependent on funding), short-term Case Management, resource referral
Families First: 1500 North Superior Avenue, Suite #2 -- Tomah, WI 608-374-4141
www.familiesfirstmc.org Hours: Monday - Thursday -- 8:00am - 3:00pm
Veteran Services: 1-877-424-3838 National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Family Promise: 211 W. Oak St., Sparta 608-487-2745 Monday- Friday 8 am -4 pm www.fpgreatriverswi.org first month rent & security deposit, rental assistance (dependent on funding), resource referral, long-term case management
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services:
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Brighter Tomorrows: 505 Douglas St, Sparta 608-269-7853 Crisis Line 1-888-886-2327
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New Horizons Shelter & Outreach: 1223 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 791-2610
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Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Social Services: 808 Red Iron Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615; (715) 284-2622;
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Mental Health/Substance Abuse:
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Mental Health America: Crisis Text Line - Text MHA to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.
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COPE Hotline: 262-377-COPE Local 24-hour crisis hotline
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI HelpLine: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. EST, 1-800-950-6264
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SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
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Monroe County Health and Human Services: 210 W Oak St, Sparta, WI 54656; 608-269-8600
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Ho Chunk Nation Health Care Center: N6520 Lumberjack Guy Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615 (715) 284-9851
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center: 500 E Veterans St, Tomah, WI 54660; 608-372-1758
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Northwest Connections Crisis Line: 1-888-552-6642
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Coulee Recovery Center: 933 Ferry St, La Crosse, WI 54601; 608-784-4177
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Sober Eyes: Warrens, WI, United States, 54666, 608-387-5370
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Shine The Light Collective: 111 S Water St., Sparta, WI website: shinesparta.org email: shinesparta@gmail.com
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HorseSense: W4102 Ober Rd. Coon Valley, WI 54623; 608-518-5356
Food Resources:
WI Food Share: https://access.wisconsin.gov/access / 1-888-627-0430 In person: Human Services, 112 S Court St, Room 3000, Sparta, WI
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): 315 West Oak St, Suite B; Sparta, WI; (608) 269-8671
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Ruby's Pantry: 22547 State Hwy 21 - Oasis Church; (608) 567-9230; 1st Monday of the month Open 5:00-7:30 pm
Neighbor For Neighbor Food Pantry: 1118 West Veterans St., Tomah, WI 608-372-6737 Hours: Mondays from 1:00-3:30 pm; Thursdays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm; every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 8:00-10:00 am; and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:005:00pm
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Second Harvest: Tomah Recreation Park (Monroe County Fairgrounds), 1625 Butts Ave, Tomah, WI 54660; 608-223-9121; 1st Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM (usually lasts about an hour or until food runs out).
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Sparta Couleecap Food Pantry: 217 N Black River St. Sparta 608-487-4127
HOURS: Monday and Thursday 10 am-3 pm
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Ecumenical Food Pantry: 114 North Water St., Sparta 608-269-5081
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 10-12 pm, Tues 5-7 pm
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Community Harvest (Norwalk) Food Pantry: 200 W. North St, Norwalk, WI 608-424-4187 Hours: 12-2 pm Every Wednesday
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Cashton Cupard and Closet: 199 Front St, Cashton; (608) 654-5770; Mon-Fri from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Ontario Food Pantry: Grace Community Church | Ontario, Norwalk area; (608) 337-4656; Please call for an appointment
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Wilton Food Pantry: 400 East St - Wilton Community Center; (608) 435-6922; Tuesdays 1-2 pm or please call for an appointment
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Community Meals:
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Tomah Masonic Temple: East Entrance - 520 E. Saratoga Street, Tomah 608-343-7039 Offers free meals on Mondays from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Tomah Community Table: 520 E Saratoga St, Tomah; (608) 633-0803; In-person dining Mondays 4:30-5:10 pm
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Ladles of Love: Trinity Lutheran Church - 612 N Water St; Free Community Meal; 2nd and 3rd Thursdays 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
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Emergency Numbers
Tomah Police Department: 608-374-7400 Sparta Police Department: 608-269-3122 Monroe County Sheriffs Department: 608-269-2117 Tomah Health Hospital: 608-372-2181 Sparta Hospital: 608-612-6099 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or text 988 24/7/365 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
School/Childcare
Tomah Area School District: 608-374-7004 Sparta Area School District: 608-366-3400 Cashton Area School District: 608-654-5131 ext 403 Wisconsin childcare subsidy/assistance for Monroe County: 888-793-6500 For a complete list of child care in your area, call The Parenting Place at 608-784-8125