Economic Support Services
When you’re facing financial stress or trying to make ends meet, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. This page brings together trusted programs that can help with essentials like healthcare, energy costs, and other basic needs. These resources are here to offer support, ease some of the pressure, and connect you with services that can help you and your family move toward greater stability and peace of mind.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is a statewide program that helps eligible Wisconsin households pay for heating and electric costs. It offers both regular financial assistance and emergency (crisis) support for situations like utility shutoffs or no heat. Additional services may include help with repairing or replacing heating systems and improving energy efficiency, with eligibility based primarily on household income.
BadgerCare Plus
BadgerCare Plus is a Wisconsin health insurance program that provides low- or no-cost coverage for eligible children, pregnant individuals, and adults with limited income. It covers a wide range of services, including doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health treatment, and preventive care, helping ensure access to essential healthcare across the state.
West Cap
West CAP (West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency) is a nonprofit organization serving west central Wisconsin that helps individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Through a wide range of programs—including food access, housing and rent assistance, energy support, education, and transportation—West CAP works to reduce poverty and strengthen communities by connecting people with essential resources and opportunities.