Community Resources:

Oneida County Aging Information Station: A website dedicated to finding useful information and services for the aging population of the Northwoods

Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce - Your source for all the latest information, dining, lodging, shopping, etc. for the Rhinelander area

Minocqua/Woodruff Chamber of Commerce - Your source for all the latest information, dining, lodging, shopping, etc. for the Minocqua/Woodruff area

Lac Du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce - Your source for all the latest information, dining, lodging, shopping, etc. for the Lac Du Flambeau area

Vilas County- Your source for comprehensive information on Vilas county and all it has to offer

Oneida County - Your source for comprehensive information on Oneida County and all it has to offer

Nicolet College- a technical college providing opportunties for educational degrees, short term training and educational and cultural enrichment. (725) 365-4410 or (800) 544-3039

Local Aging and Healthcare Resources:

Oneida County Department on Aging - a resource for information and assistance to the options and services older adults need to live the life they want to live.

Oneida County Senior Center - a resource for seniors to enjoy socialization and activities

Eldercare Locator- a resource to help you find local community services for seniors anywhere in the U.S. (800)-677-1116

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Wisconsin Chapter - a resource for information, services and support for person's and their families affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. (715) 362-7779 or (800) 272-3900

Tri-county Council on Domestic Volence and Sexual Assault - a confidential resource for information and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (715) 362-6841 or (800) 236-1222

Oneida County Department of Social Services - an agency providing assistance in accessing social services programs. (715) 362-5692 or (800) 662-5695

Lifeline - Sacred Heart/Saint Mary's Hospitals - a program for anyone living alone that provides a safety link to emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (715) 361-2875 or (800) 543-3546

Oneida County Health Department - providing healthcare services and programs for community members        (715) 369-6111

Lakeland Senior Center - providing a variety of programs and services for older adults (715) 356-9118

Oneida County Veterans Service - a resource for information and assistance for veterans and their dependents in applying for State and Federal benefits to which they are entitled. (715) 369-6127

Vilas County Veterans Service - a resource for information and assistance for veterans and their dependents in applying for State and Federal benefits to which they entitled (715)

Vilas County Commission on Aging - information on services and resources to help seniors, their caregivers, families and people with disabilities. (715) 479-3625 or (800) 374-1123

Vilas County Department of Social Services -  providing assistance in accessing a variety of economic support programs, elder abuse and long term care services (715) 479-3668

Institute for Learning in Retirement - offers short-term learning experience in a relaxed, informal and friendly environment (715) 365-4512

Crisis Intervention Link - confidential, 24 hour, 7 day week crisis line, offering support in any crisis situation - toll free (888) 299-1188

Rural Development, USDA - offering grants and loans for seniors 62 or older to repair safety and health hazards in very low income owner-occupied homes.(715) 362-5941

Vilas County Public Health Department - providing healthcare services and programs for community members   

Government Programs:

Administration on Aging - Provides information on services to the elderly, especially to enable them to remain independent. (312) 353-3141

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - the largest, most effective grassroots coalition of senior organizations in the country (608) 224-0606

Ombudsman, Northern Region WI-The Board on Aging & Long Term Care - for information and advocacy for senior's rights in long term care and healthcare systems. (715) 339-6477

Wisconsin Legislative Hotline - to express your opinions to state legislators regarding any state of Wisconsin legislative issue. (800) 362-9472

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Northern Region Aging and Disability Resource Center- a resource for information, services and technology for the deaf and hard of hearing (715) 842-7693 or (800) 521-5247

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Group's Guardianship Support Center - Toll free number for questions about guardianship law and how to determine when an individual needs guardianship (800) 488-2596

Medicare Hotline - for information and to answer your questions about the Medicare program (800) 638-6833

Social Security Administration - for information and to answer your questions about Social Security (715) 369-4545 or (800) 772-1213

Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care -  for information on Wisconsin Ombudsman, volunteer ombudsman, aging & long term care, Medigap, ltc insurance (800) 815-0015

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Quality Services - is responsible for assuring the safety, welfare and health of persons using health and community care provider services in Wisconsin.           (715) 365-2800

State of Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired - provides in-home instruction on independent living skills and adaptive equipment, information, resources and referral for related services (715) 365-2804 or (888) 879-0017