Resources &
Support
Suicide Prevention Resources
Important Contact Numbers
- – 988 Suicide Lifeline
- – 211 Get Connected, Get Help
- – Text HOPE to #741741
- – Farm Center Farmer Wellness Hotline:
1-888-901-2558
Algee- The Action Plan
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Emergency Department
Mental Health First Aid 5-Step Action Plan to help a person in distress.
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
- Listen without judgment.
- Give re-assurance and information.
- Encourage appropriate professional help.
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
The new 988 dialing code provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone having mental health-related distress, like thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. It’s available nationwide for call (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only) starting on July 16, 2022, and works through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, RAMC’s Emergency Department is available 24/7 to provide intervention.
608-524-6487
2000 North Dewey Avenue, Reedsburg
Sauk County Crisis Line
24-hour Crisis Line available 1-800-533-5692
Talk to individuals well-trained in crisis intervention and who are supported by on-call professionals.
Healthy Resources
We are honored to be your resource connection. Please use the below links for more information. As always, call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse
- Drug Collection Unit – Pill Disposal & Collection unit available at Reedsburg Police Department for disposal of controlled substances, over-the-counter and pet medications, samples, vitamins, liquids and creams.
- Freedom from Smoking – American Lung Association Online
Alzheimer’s Support Group – Call Carol Olson with Alzheimer’s & Dementia of WI at 608-742-9055 or email [email protected] for more information.
- 211 Get Connected, Get Help
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Sauk County Mental Health & Recovery Services
- Mental Health & Recovery Services (Espanol)
- NAMI (Nat’l Alliance for Mentally Ill) – For more information, call 608-768-5375 or email [email protected]. Crisis line: 1-800-533-5692.
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer Support Group – Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 for groups near you.
- Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
- Wisconsin Farm Center – provides services to farmers, including: financial and business consultation; succession and transition planning; conflict, legal and financial mediation; Farmer Wellness Program; and more.
- Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Program, part of WI Farm Center – provides several resources to help farmers cope with stress. All services are free and confidential. Helpline 1-888-901-2558 – around-the-clock support for farmers struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, or anxiety. Tele-counseling 1-888-901-2558 – free, confidential counseling sessions by licensed mental health professionals. Available by phone or video. Counseling Vouchers – 1-800-942-2474 – vouchers to assist with the cost of in-person counseling services with participating mental health providers.
- Also part of WI Farm Center is the Rural Realities Podcast.
Wisconsin Farm Center Help Line
Staffed from 7:45am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
1-800-942-2474
Offers assistance with almost anything, including: - Financial challenges, questions or advice
- Natural disaster assistance
- Locating community resources
- Just someone to talk to
- American Heart Association
- The Arthritis Foundation
- Diabetes Foundation
- Multiple Sclerosis Support – Call 608-963-9312 for more information.
- Sepsis Awareness
- Weight Watchers
- Breastfeeding Support – A lactation specialist/breastfeeding area is conveniently located within our Birth Center and offers a wide range of resources for breastfeeding mothers, their infants and families.
- SIDS Risk Information & Training – Coordinated Child Care Inc. Madison (4-C) Call 608-271-9181 for more information or www.4-C.org for a list of support groups.
- Birth to 3 Intervention Program & Autism Services – Sauk County Human Services Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call 608-355-4200 for more information.
- Vaccines for Your Children – information and schedules at Centers for Disease Control:
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/resources/childhood.html#video
- Coalition for the Homeless – Sauk County – Call 1-888-472-8526
- Safe Harbor House – Homeless Shelter for women and children in Reedsburg. Call 608-768-0040 for more information.
- Hope House-Baraboo – Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Support Group – Call 608-356-7500 for more information. Crisis line: 1-800-584-5692.
