Monarch House (WIMA) | 715-505-5641

Monarch House is a free, voluntary program through Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA) located in Menomonie. Monarch House offers 24/7 peer support in a home-like setting to people experiencing mental health, substance use, or other difficult life challenges. Individuals stays are for up to 7 nights max.

WIMA Warmline | 715-505-5641

The WIMA warmline is a 24/7 non-emergency phone line operated by peers that is completely confidential, offering connection and nonjudgmental support. Please leave a voicemail requesting a callback if your call is not answered live.

Kaleidoscope Center (WIMA) | 715-231-3055

The Kaleidoscope Center is a free, drop-in center in Menomonie that offers connection through peer support. Whether you need to use the drop in center resources to cope with a current stressor in your life, or to maintain emotional wellness, peer supporters will be there to offer community and support.

Mobile Outreach Peer Support (WIMA) | 715-619-8628

The Mobile Outreach Peer Support (MOPS) program meets people where they are – at home, in the community, or wherever support is needed. Peer supporters bring lived experience with mental health and substance use challenges, offering a unique king of understanding that builds trust and connection. This program currently operates in Dunn County and outreach spaces are available in Boyceville and Elk Mound. All services are free of charge.

NAMI Chippewa Valley | 715-450-6484

NAMI’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy to people living with mental illness and their families. NAMI Chippewa Valley serves Eau Claire, Dunn, and Chippewa counties. All programs are free and led by trained facilitators. Offerings include NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI Hearts and Minds, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, and NAMI Basics. Specialty support groups are available to browse on the NAMI website.

Gaining Ground (LSS) | 306 S Barstow St. Suite #100, Eau Claire

Gaining Ground (formerly Positive Avenues) is a daytime resource center open to those experiencing mental health concerns or homelessness. The mission is to provide members with trauma- informed, recovery-oriented services to assist participants in developing social skills and becoming active members of the community. Services include hot meals, respite from outside elements, case management, crisis stabilization, advocacy, referrals, recreational activities, and emotional support. All services are free of charge.

Roundtable Revival | Contact

Roundtable Revival’s mission is to provide a supportive network and resources for those reentering the community, ensuring a smooth transition, and reducing the risk of recidivism. By connecting individuals with trained mentors, Roundtable Revival offers a unique and empathetic support system. Mentors provide guidance in areas such as employment, housing, education, healthcare, mental health, substance use, and personal development, tailoring their support to meet individual goals and challenges.

Red House of Hope | 715-875-4702

The Red House of Hope is dedicated to providing mentorship and partnering with individuals and organizations to create a sense of community. Red House of Hope is a faith-based organization that offers various community events and retreats, all intended to give hope, inspire change, and provide life-enhancing support to participants.

Kaleidoscope Center (WIMA) | 809 Wilson Ave, Menomonie 

The Kaleidoscope Center offers a variety of groups and activities such as Dungeons and Dragons, Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su), SMART Recovery, Friends of Friends, Art Group, Movie Night, and Queer 2 Queer. All groups are free of charge. See website or Facebook page for details. 

NAMI Chippewa Valley | Banbury Place, 800 Wisconsin St., Building #2D, Suite 420F, Eau Claire

NAMI offers free support groups and education classes to the community. Programs include a Family Support Group, a monthly Peer Support Group, and multi-session classes such as NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Hearts and Minds, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, and NAMI Basics. See website for additional details.

GriefShare | Bethesda Lutheran Church | 715-864-9039 

Find relief and comfort at a GriefShare group. Groups consist of gaining insight from recovery experts, and attendees are able to share their personal experiences. Free of charge.

Chippewa Valley Recovery | Contact

Recovery meetings include Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, and Peer-Led Mental Health Meetings. See website for further details. 

Online Support Groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) | Website

DBSA offers wellness tips, education, and peer support for people living with bipolar disorder. 

The Tribe Wellness Community | Website

The Tribe is an online community that offers peer-to-peer support for individuals living with the daily challenge of depression or bipolar disorder. See the website to view online group offerings as well as a forum and chat room.  

ShareWell | Website

ShareWell offers free, online support groups so that user can connect with others who understand their experiences. Group offerings consist of more than 150 topics.

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) 

Eau Claire County: 715-318-5592

Dunn County: 715-231-1116

Chippewa County: 715-726-7900

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary psychosocial rehabilitation program designed for individuals coping with a mental health and/or substance use conditions. CCS is person-centered and provides an individual approach in which participants can work with their team to decide which programs and supports will help them reach their recovery goals. 

Community Support Program 

Eau Claire County: 715-839-7118

Dunn County: 715-232-1116

Chippewa County: 715-726-7900

The Community Support Program provides individualized treatment to eligible adults with a significant mental illness. CSP is recovery oriented and a community-based program. Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team and include a case manager, a therapist, and psychiatric care.

Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) 

Eau Claire County 715-839-7118

Dunn County 715-231-2751 | 715-726-7907

The Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program helps children with disabilities and their families through support and services that help children grow and live their best lives. The CLTS Program aims to keep kids at home instead of at an institution.

Recovery and Justice Services | Eau Claire County 715-839-2300 

Under our Recovery and Justice Services unit, Eau Claire County operates three different programs, Treatment Court, Family Recovery Court, and Deflection. All programs aim to serve those struggling with substance use. Please see individual pages on the Eau Claire County website for more information.

Criminal and Justice Collaboration Division | Dunn County 715-231-6686

The Criminal Justice and Collaboration Division offers programs such as the Criminal Just Collaborating Council (CJCC), Family Treatment Court Program (FTC), Dunn County Treatment Opportunity Program (TOP), Dunn County Treatment Court, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Pretrial Services, COMPAS-R and other assessment services, Substance Use Counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in jail, Jail Therapeutic Community (TC), and Project Hope and Behavioral Health Officers.

Chippewa County Recovery Court | 715-738-7312

Recovery Court is a 15-to-24-month specialized court process divided into five phases, specifically designed to assist individuals with substance use disorders who face certain charges. Recovery Court emphasizes treatment, accountability, and recovery – aiming to lower repeat offenses and promote long-term sobriety.

Eau Claire County Behavioral Health Clinic | Website

The Eau Claire County Behavioral Health Clinic offers outpatient counseling for folks with mental health and/or substance abuse concerns.  The clinic offers individual, family, and group therapy services.

Dunn County Department of Human Services | 715-232-1116

Provides mental health counseling, psychiatrist services, mental health medication management, and referrals. Services are provided to Dunn County residents aged 18 and older. Alcohol and Drug Services are offered to Dunn County residents through a contact with Arbor Place. For assessment of AODA services call 715-232-4537.

Chippewa County Public Health | 715-726-7903

Find services and programs to help you and your family stay healthy and safe.

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic | 715-839-8477

For those who are already established as Clinic patients, mental health services are available by appointment.

NAMI | NAMI Resource Guide

For comprehensive guidance on navigating the mental health system, including inpatient care, please reference NAMI’s Resource Guide.

Mayo Inpatient Services | Eau Claire 715-838-3274

The Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychology unit is designed to help you benefit from evaluation and short-term treatment in a hospital setting. Our treatment team includes board-certified psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, activity therapists, certified nursing assistants and chaplaincy. We include other team members, as appropriate, for your treatment needs, such as respiratory therapists, physical therapists, psychologists and addiction therapists. We also are able to consult with other physician specialists within our healthcare system.

Mayo Eau Claire | 715-838-3417

Transitions, a partial hospitalization program in Eau Claire, offers an alternative to hospitalization for adults whose psychiatric illness is impairing their ability to function successfully in their lives, while traditional outpatient therapy services are not sufficient to meet their needs.

The program runs weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individual patient needs and response to treatment determines length of stay. Participants will receive instructional lecture, DBT skills training and application, group and individual therapy, family meetings, safety planning and medication management.

Northwest Connections | 888-552-6642

Northwest Connections is a 24/7 Emergency Crisis Line throughout several counties in Wisconsin. If you or someone you love is threatening immediate harm to themselves or others, severely disoriented, behaviorally out of control, hearing voices, paranoia, confusion, etc., then please call 888-552-6642 immediately.

Suicide Hotline & Crisis Lifeline: 988 | Call or text 

“At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.”

Veterans Crisis Hotline 988 then Press 1 Text 838255 

A free, 24/7, confidential, and anonymous service for veterans, service members, and their loved ones, operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA2S+) 1-866-488-7386 Text ‘START’ to 678-678 

The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.

HOPELINE Text based emotional support Text: HOPELINE to 741741

A free, 24/7, confidential text-based crisis support service. The Hopeline provides immediate emotional support for anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, bullying, and relationship issues, offering a safe, anonymous way to connect with trained counselors.

Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) | Eau Claire County 715-839-4735 | Dunn County 715-232-4006 | Chippewa County 715-726-7777

Assists anyone with a disability or over the age of 60 to find community resources and services.

Project Hope | Dunn County 715-308-5475

Project Hope is a collaborative law enforcement and human services deflection initiative in Dunn County, focused on preventing crime and addressing substance use and mental health issues through early intervention and providing pathways to treatment and supportive services. 

Great Rivers 211

211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. When you call, 211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential. 

JONAH Mental Health Task Force | 715-497-8732

The JONAH Mental Health Task Force meets to foster authentic connection and identify gaps, works to reduce stigma, increase community understanding, support and access, and assist in making the Chippewa Valley a place that supports individuals through their challenges.

Consider exploring online resources and support communities, as well as apps for managing mental health symptoms. Popular apps include Headspace, Calm, Daylio, and I Am Sober. Online communities on social media such as Reddit, Facebook, and Discord can provide support as well. Though it is important to use with caution and discernment, AI resources such as ChatGPT can suggest specific coping skills for presenting symptoms.