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Resources in Wisconsin

AMVETS

AMVETS and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) offers information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.

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Phone Number: 414-273-5288

Address:
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Website: http://www.amvets-wi.org/

Brain Injury Support Groups

Brain injury support groups can be a valuable source of information, emotional support, encouragement and social activities for people who have sustained a brain injury as well as family members and other caregivers.

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Brain Injury Support Group Information can be found online:

https://www.biaw.org/support-groups 

 

Client Assistance Program

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) can provide information and support to individuals who have questions or complaints about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services in their state. The CAP program can explain the rights and responsibilities of people receiving services from VR, can mediate disputes between clients and VR, and can advise or assist in filing formal complaints or appeals of VR decisions.

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Phone Number: 608-224-5070

Toll Free Number: 800-362-1290

Address:
2811 Agriculture Dr
Madison, WI 53718

Website: http://www.wicap.wisconsin.gov/cap_info.html

Email: linda.vegoe@wi.gov

Independent Living Center

Independent Living Centers are non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Each ILC offers independent living skills training, peer counseling, and information about services that can assist a person live as independently as possible in the community.

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Phone Number: 920-490-0500

Toll Free Number: 888-465-1515

Address:
555 Country Club Road 
Green Bay, WI 54313

Website: http://www.optionsil.com/

Email: Steve LaFrombois

Medicaid Office

Medicaid provides basic health care for people who have a disability, limited income, or receive certain other government benefits. Medicaid offices offer information on who is eligible and how to apply for Medicaid. In some states, a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver (HCBS) exists, which helps people with brain injury who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community instead of an institutional setting like a nursing home.

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Phone Number: 608-266-1865

TTY: 888-701-1251

Address:
1 W Wilson St
Madison, WI 53703

Website: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/

Email: DHSwebmaster@wisconsin.gov

Parent Training and Information Center

Parent Training and Information Centers help parents of children with disabilities, including brain injury, understand their rights and obtain appropriate services for their children within the school system. Services can include peer to peer support and assistance, advocacy for services, parent or school training, and referral to available community resources.

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Phone Number: 414-374–4645

Toll Free Number: 877-374-0511

Address:
600 W Virginia St Ste 501
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Protection and Advocacy

The Protection and Advocacy office works with people with disabilities, including brain injury, to ensure access to appropriate supports and services which can include educational programs, financial entitlements, healthcare, accessible housing, transportation, and employment opportunities. It also works to prevent the abuse, neglect and inappropriate placement of people with disabilities.

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Phone Number: 608-267-0214

Toll Free Number: 800-928-8778

Address:
131 W Wilson St, Ste 700
Madison, WI 53703

Website: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/

State Insurance Department

State Insurance Departments are state agencies that ensure insurance companies obey all state insurance laws and regulations. They can offer information about insurance laws in the state, and assist consumers in resolving complaints or concerns with insurance companies.

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Phone Number: 608-266-3585

Toll Free Number: 800-236-8517

Address:
125 South Webster St
Madison, WI 53703

Website: http://oci.wi.gov/

Email: ocicomplaints@wisconsin.gov

Victims of Crime Compensation Fund

Crime victim compensation programs across the country offer crucial financial assistance to victims of violent crimes. This government program is designed to pay for some of the costs that can result from being the victim of a violent crime. This can include payments for some medical expenses, counseling costs, lost wages or burial expenses.

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Phone Number: (608) 264-9497

Toll Free Number: (800) 446-6564

Address:
P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI 53707-7951

Website: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs/contact-us

Email: ocvs@doj.state.wi.us

Vocational Rehabilitiation

A federal/state program designed to assist people with a disability to return to gainful employment. Individualized services can include assessment, evaluation, career counseling, counseling, job training and job support.

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Phone Number: 608-266-3131

Toll Free Number: 800-442-3477

Address:
201 E Washington Ave PO Box 7852
Madison, WI 53707

Website: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/

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