Hope Gospel Mission

Hope Gospel Mission offers Christ‑centered, life‑changing help to individuals struggling with homelessness, brokenness and addiction in western Wisconsin. The mission provides nutritious meals, safe shelter and one‑on‑one case management to help men and women overcome homelessness and addiction^[1].

Website: hopegospelmission.org

LSS Gaining Ground (Daytime Resource Center)

The LSS Gaining Ground daytime resource center in Eau Claire provides a free, trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented space for people experiencing mental health concerns or homelessness. It offers on‑site mental health services and helps participants develop social skills so they can become active community members^[2].

Address: 306 S Barstow St., Eau Claire, WI 54701

Website: lsswis.org

Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley (Beacon House)

Family Promise provides emergency shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness. The organisation relies on community donations—both financial and in‑kind—to stock its shelter with backpacks, hygiene items, linens and cleaning supplies. When families enroll, they receive towels, basic bathroom necessities and cleaning supplies to help them get started^[3].

Phone: 715‑834‑4357

Address: 309 E Lake Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Website: familypromisecv.org

The Wellness Shack

The Wellness Shack is a peer‑run mental health recovery centre that builds an inclusive, safe and respectful community of recovery and hope through peer support. It provides a safe environment, one‑on‑one peer support, group activities, education, advocacy and socialisation for individuals living with mental health challenges or substance use^[4].

Phone: 715‑855‑7705

Address: 505 S Dewey St., Suite 101, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Website: wellnessshack.org

Chippewa Valley Narcotics Anonymous

Chippewa Valley Area Narcotics Anonymous (CVANA) is a fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help one another stay clean. Membership is free and the only requirement is a desire to stop using. Meetings follow the Twelve Steps, and both open and closed meeting formats are available^[5].

Phone: 1‑800‑240‑0276

Website: chippewavalley-na.org

Chippewa County Human Services & Public Health

The county’s Human Services and Public Health departments provide social services and health resources for residents. To report child abuse or neglect or to request information, contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Partnership SAFE LINE at 833‑327‑7233 during business hours. The Public Health Department offers clinics and health programs at 711 N Bridge St. in Chippewa Falls^[6].

Website: co.chippewa.wi.us

SAMHSA National Helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) operates a confidential, free, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders^[7].

Helpline: 1‑800‑662‑4357

Website: samhsa.gov