If you're struggling, or someone you love is
You don't have to have it figured out to call. These are free, and nobody's going to judge.
- Call or text 988, any hour.It's for drinking and drugs too, not just the worst nights.
- Forest County crisis line: 1-888-299-1188.Answered 24 hours a day by the Human Service Center, which covers Forest, Vilas and Oneida.
- Drinking or drugs, yours or a family member's?Dial 211 for the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (or 833-944-4673). They'll help you find treatment near home.
- Potawatomi Behavioral Health, Crandon: 715-478-4332.Alcohol and drug treatment. Their program says it's for Native and non-Native folks; call and ask if it fits you.
- Sokaogon Chippewa Health Clinic, Mole Lake: 715-478-5180.Alcohol and drug counseling.
- Short on food, rent or the heat bill, or need a ride to the doctor?Dial 211 for that too; they keep track of who helps with what. Or look it up yourself by zip code on Aspirus Community Resources.
- Someone in danger right now? Call 911.
Numbers from dhs.wisconsin.gov 988, preventsuicidewi.org, dhs.wisconsin.gov get help, aoda.fcpotawatomi.com, sokaogonchippewa.com, aspiruscommunity-resources.findhelp.com, checked October 22, 2026.
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