Community Resources for Recovery
Dane County District Attorney's Office - Victim Witness Services
Each family at ALCS may be eligible for crime victims' compensation due to the tragic events that occurred here at ALCS in December of 2024. We encourage each family to complete the paperwork even if you do not have needs immediately. Recovery takes time and needs may change.
CLICK HERE to review and/or complete the Crime Victims Compensation paperwork (fillable form)
Community Resources
Other community resources as well as national resources are noted below and are available to you for support and assistance.
Click Here for a copy of the ALCS MARC Handout with the various resources available.
2-1-1 through United Way - The 2-1-1 line provides immediate connection to local programs and services providing support to families to meet immediate and vital needs such as rent and food. 2-1-1 is a clearinghouse of information and a good resource when not sure where to start.
24-hour Helpline: Call or Text 211
Download the 211 app: App Store or Google Play
American Red Cross (ARC) - Provides immediate emergency health needs and mental health support
ARC Southwest Chapter (serving Madison area) website
ARC WI website
24-hour helpline: 1-800-236-8680
phone: 1-877-618-6628
Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) - Mental health services; FREE services to Dane County residents
website: www.danebhrc.org
phone: 608-267-2244
email: BHRC@danecounty.gov
Custom Canines Service Dogs Academy - Emotional support and comfort through therapy dogs
website: https://www.customcanines.org/
phone: 1-844-888-8850
email: info@customcanines.org
Journey Mental Health Center 24 -hour Crisis Line: 608-280-2600
Public Health of Madison and Dane County Violence Prevention Unit - resources and supportive services including financial
assistance, connection to housing, food, childcare, and
mental health resources
website: www.publichealthmdc.com
phone: 608-266-4821
email: violenceprevention@publichealthmdc.com
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center - Partners with families to reduce trauma and promote healing for children and adults with intellectual disabilities who are victims of or witnesses to a crime.
website: https://www.safeharborhelpskids.org/
phone: 608-661-9787
email: info@safeharborhelpskids.org
Salvation Army - Provides spiritual care and emotional support; shelter access, housing and health help, disaster support, youth activities, after-school programs; fellowship and Bible studies; Sunday School and Worship services; spiritual counseling
website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/danecounty/
phone: 608-250-2203
email: form available on website + emails for various leadership staff; https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/danecounty/contact-us/