Community Resources
Community Resources
Victim Witness Services
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 at ALCS in December of 2024. We encourage each family to complete the paperwork even if you do not have immediate needs. Recovery takes time, and needs may change.
CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION
Review or complete the Crime Victims Compensation paperwork
Understanding the Court Process
The District Attorney's Office has provided the following handout to help families understand how the criminal court process works and language related to legal cases.
Community Support Resources
The following organizations provide a variety of services and support for individuals and families.
2-1-1 THROUGH UNITED WAY
The 2-1-1 line provides an 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: (800) 236-8680
Phone: (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: (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/