Oneida Nation Community Resource Guide
Oneida Nation Resources
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Oneida Nation Program Closures and Event Cancellations |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/blog/2020/03/16/oneida-nation-program-closures-and-event-cancellations/ |
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Oneida COVID-19 Non medical e-mail and phone number |
Email: COVID-19@oneidanation.org Phone: 920-869-4481 (x4481) Please direct clients/callers to this line and/or call the line themselves to try and track down the most accurate information. |
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Oneida Cultural Wellness |
Contact Latgsi Hill at (920) 496-5398 and/or Susan Reiter at (920) 496-5385 They are available by phone Please see handout in Appendix I for more information |
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Oneida Economic Support Services |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/economic-support/ Phone: 920-490-3710 Still in full operation just not face-to-face. Please refer to the website for a list of services and contact information |
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Oneida EAP Services |
EAP services will continue for up to 52 weeks from the effective date of layoff/furlough. Please see memo in Appendix I for more information |
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Oneida Family Services |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/child-family-services/ Phone: 920-490-3701 |
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Oneida HRD Management Team Contact Information |
Hotline: 920-490-3699 Email: HRD_General@oneidanation.org Handout in Appendix I for more information |
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Oneida Nation Websites |
Oneida Nation Website: http://oneida-nsn.gov/ Self Service Website: http://employee.oneidanation.org |
Unemployment Application Information
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Oneida Nation Unemployment COVID-19 Information |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/oneida-nation-unemployment-covid-19-information/ Phone: (920) 490-3646 Email rreiter@oneidanaiton.org or mdenny@oneidanation.org. Provides information on unemployment and has a list of FAQ |
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Wisconsin Unemployment |
WI Unemployment FAQ: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui.htm Where to go to complete application: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/ Unemployment Tax Information: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/1099.htm Also refer to flier in Appendix I |
United Way
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Operation Community Cares – Brown County |
https://www.occwi.org/about-occ In an effort to consolidate scarce resources, OCC is forming partnerships with local nonprofits to support our area’s most vulnerable populations and those who cannot work due to the “Safer-at-Home” order. Operation Community Cares screens and deploys volunteers who make home deliveries during this time of need, in partnership with local organizations that supply food and other basic needs items for the deliveries. These services are dependent on supply and demand. For questions about Operation Community Cares, please contact occbrownco@gmail.com |
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Fox Cities |
https://www.unitedwayfoxcities.org/our-work/united-way-2-1-1/ https://www.unitedwayfoxcities.org/covid-19/211-covid-19/ United Way 2-1-1 provides easy, simple access to health and human services, gives callers an opportunity to get or give help, and serves as a hub for community information in times of disaster. 2-1-1 is available 7-days a week, 24-hours a day and is free and confidential for callers. |
Childcare
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Oneida Childcare |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/education/child-care/ Contacts: Sonya Franklin: (920) 869-6864 • sfrankli@oneidanation.org Vicki Vanlaanen: (920) 869-6859 • vvanlaan@oneidanation.org Airport Road Child Care / 2965 S. Overland Rd / Oneida For Tier 1 & Tier 2 Oneida Essential Employees Please refer to flier in Appendix I for more information |
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Greater Green Bay YMCA |
Childcare Available for Essential Care Workers Phone: 920.436.9675. Opportunity Contact Name: Connie Bykoski Opportunity Contact Information: connie.bykoski@greenbayymca.org In response to the needs of the community, the YMCA School-Age childcare team will extend its Kids’ Day Out, full-day licensed childcare program for children ages 5-12 to include children of all essential personnel. If interested or in need of this program, please contact the school-age child care office. |
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Salvation Army |
www.gbkroccenter.org/covid-19-update.html Please use the following link to see other updated COVID-19 information pertaining to The Kroc Center. Green Bay Child Care: The Kroc Center is still providing state-licensed childcare services to the children of essential workers in our community. Anyone interested in enrolling children in childcare can call 920-544-4957 |
Communication Services (Phone/Internet)
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Northern American Communication (Phones) |
https://www.northamericanlocal.com/lifeline (877) 403-5173 They are a FREE Governmental Service, pending if caller is on some type of subsidized, Medicaid program. The new version offers unlimited talk, text, but no data. Meaning if someone wants to download an app, they would have to use a WiFi somewhere. 1,000 minutes = 16 and ½ hours per MONTH |
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Outagamie County |
Appleton School District – Technology Support |
Domestic Violence Services/Shelters
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Oneida Domestic Violence Services |
Oneida Social Services / Family Services https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/child-family-services/ 920-490-3700 |
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Wise Women Gathering Place |
920-490-0627 Facebook@WiseWomenGP Continuing to help participants by phone or through Facebook messenger / call or message |
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Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services |
920.235.5998 or 800.261.5998 Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services exists to provide safety to those in our community who are impacted by domestic abuse. We remain open 24/7 for individuals seeking safety from abuse. Please note the following safety changes our organization has set in place until further. |
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Golden House – Green Bay |
https://www.goldenhousegb.org/ |
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Harbor House – Appleton |
Crisis Line available 24/7 at 920-832-1666 or 1-800-970-1171 |
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Strong Hearts – Native Helpline |
https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/ 1-844-762-8483 |
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The Hotline |
https://www.thehotline.org/ |
Economic Support/Energy Assistance
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Oneida Economic Support Services |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/economic-support/ Phone: 920-490-3710 Please go to the website for most updated service information. |
Brown County
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Brown County Health & Human Services Economic Support |
111 N. Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI 54305 Phone: (920) 448-6460 Email: Energy.Assistance@browncountywi.gov Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm Brown County Health & Human Services Economic Support administers the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). WHEAP provides assistance with heating costs and non-heating electric costs. A one-time payment is available between October 1 and May 15 of each year. Most fuel types are eligible to receive assistance. Whether you use wood, propane, natural gas, electricity, or fuel oil to heat your home, energy assistance is available if you qualify. A household may qualify for crisis assistance if you have no heat, have received a disconnect notice from the heating vendor or are nearly out of bulk fuel and cannot afford to purchase more. |
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Catholic Charities – Green Bay |
https://newcatholiccharities.org/personal-finance Green Bay: 920-272-8234 CC offers financial services including: budget counseling, housing counseling, bankruptcy services, homebuyer education and foreclosure prevention. |
Outagamie County
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LEAVEN |
(920) 738-9635 https://www.leavenfoxcities.org/ Provides social services for economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable individuals. They qualify as an essential service during this “Safe at Home” order. |
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FISC |
(920) 886-1000 1-800-366-8161 Based at the Goodwill Community Campus, 1800 Appleton Road, Menasha, with offices in Green Bay and Oshkosh. Also available throughout Wisconsin by phone at 800-366-8161. FISC is the Financial Information and Service Center, a program of Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin that offers personal counseling on a variety of financial matters — credit cards, bankruptcy, budgeting, student loans and more. Our counselors can help you understand your credit score, or deal with foreclosure or delinquent mortgage. |
National
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Center for Veterans Issues |
920-435-5495 Phone 920-435-5630 Fax katrina.nelson@cvivet.org They are still providing remote services including intake through temporary financial assistance and case management. To refer a client for the Center for Veterans Issues, SSVF services, please fill out the attached form (see Appendix I for form or check website). You may return the form via email to Katrina.nelson@cvi.vet.org or via fax to 920-435-5630. This streamlined process allows us to quickly assist and screen potential clients as well as track referral sources for our reporting purposes. Please know that qualified clients must meet the following criteria:
NOTE: All prevention clients must have two documented denials for financial assistance prior to enrolling for services. |
Elder Services
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Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for Brown & Outagamie |
https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/ https://www.outagamie.org/government/f-through-m/health-human-services/adrc |
Food Programs
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Oneida Economic Support Services-Food Programs |
Website: www.oneida-nsn.gov/resources/selfsufficiency/economic-support https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/economic-support/ Phone: 920-490-3710 |
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Oneida Emergency Food Pantry |
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OneidaFoodPantry/ (FB page updated regularly) Can complete applications on line. Apply online at: https://www.oneida-nsn.gov/resources/food-pantry/ N7372 Water Circle Place Phone: 920-869-6165 Service hours: Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2p.m. If new, there will be quick orientation/application meeting. Please bring a tribal id and proof of Income and/or income/layoff information |
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Oneida Elder Meal Services |
https://oneida-nsn.gov/dl-file.php?file=2020/03/Elder-Mealsite-update-4-6-20.pdf Other Elder Meal Resources: • Brown County residents call ADRC @ (920) 448-4303 before 11 A.M. daily for meal requests. Pick up is next to the building or complete an application for home delivered meals @ https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/homebound-meals/ • Outagamie County residents call ADRC @ 1-866-739-2372 for meal pick up options. Frozen meal pick up option in Seymour @ Municipal Building or homebound elders can call 1-866-739-2372 to complete application over the phone to have meals delivered. |
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Oneida Food Distribution Program |
N7360 Water Circle Place Phone: 920-869-1041 Service hours: Monday – Thursday 8a.m.-12p.m. and 1p.m.-4p.m. Fridays 8a.m.-12p.m. Call for income eligibility |
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Oneida Nation School System |
Website: https://oneida-nsn.gov/education/oneida-nation-schoolsystem/onss-covid-19-alert-info/ Free Meals being provided via ONSS are available for all children under age 18 in the household of a ONSS student Monday – Friday 10:15a.m. – 11:00a.m. (until Friday, April 3, 2020) Locations: Oneida Civic Center, Oneida County H (Cliff Webster building), Norbert Hill Center, Three Sisters Head Start building |
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Oneida Market – One Stop |
501 Packerland Dr. See Appendix I for listing of products Call for more updated information |
Brown County
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Brown County School Districts Providing Meals |
https://gbaps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=484795&pageId=41488282 You can find out what is being served each day by visiting and selecting one of the schools where the meals are being served. Meal sites are listed below. |
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Go Valley Kids |
https://govalleykids.com/food-lunches-for-kids-coronavirus/ Food and lunches for kids impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Provides information on participating restaurants and other community resources Has resources for Appleton, De Pere, Freedom, Green Bay, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Menasha, Neenah, and Oshkosh |
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Manna for Life |
1545 University Ave. Green Bay, WI 54302 Phone: 920-437-3629 Drive-up for food pickup due to COVID-19 Monday Tuesday and Wednesday For “Produce” Items Drive Up 10am to 1pm Only need your name, address and how many in the home No ID or paperwork needed Thursday For Grocery items Drive-up 10am to 1pm Only need your name, address and how many in the home No ID or paperwork needed |
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Operation Community Cares |
920-615-8745 https://www.occwi.org/register-for-assistance You are able to make 3 request(s) per month. Only 3 deliveries per address per month. Your request will be reviewed by OCC staff as soon as possible.
When items are ready for delivery, we will deliver your items within 24-48 hours. If we have a trouble locating you, an OCC driver will contact you to at the phone number you provide to clarify delivery instructions. Paul’s Pantry http://www.paulspantry.org/media/1637/4-10-20-covid-19-coronavirus-statement.pdf |
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St. Mark Food Pantry |
https://www.foodpantries.org/li/wi_53081_st-mark-lutheran-church-food-pantry De Pere, WI – 54115 |
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Salvation Army |
If you are not currently scheduled to receive pantry services but are in need of groceries and would like to sign up, please call our Social Services Office at 920-593-2379 1. Pantry Program – We have been distributing groceries outside of the Corps Community Center on the Norwood Ave/East side of the building in the afternoon, 5 days a week. Clients are still asked to set up a time for pick-up and come to the lot off of Mather and Norwood at their scheduled pantry pick-up time. Prior to COVID-19, the pantry program served an average of 57 households per week, in the month of March the average rose to 81 households per week. The Pantry Program has also been distributing groceries on Fridays at Eisenhower School. These groceries are intended to provide families with for the weekend when the Green Bay School District lunches aren’t available. 2. Noon Lunch Program – Served from 11:30am to 12:30pm outside of the Corps Community Center on the Union Court/West side of the building. Free to the public. Anyone in need can walk up or drive-thru and receive a meal to go. We went from serving an average of 80-100 meals per day prior to COVID-19 and have been recently serving an average of 200+ meals a day. |
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Paul’s Pantry |
http://www.paulspantry.org/media/1637/4-10-20-covid-19-coronavirus-statement.pdf |
Outagamie County
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Food Pantry List |
https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/wi-appleton Current list of Appleton food pantries. |
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Appleton Area School District |
https://foodservice.aasd.k12.wi.us/News/food_distribution_during_school_closure Go to website for the most current information and pick-up locations For: AASD Families and Community Members Pick-up locations at the seven elementary schools will be in the main parking lot, please look for the white AASD food service truck. |
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Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley |
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDGEuKO9DTgxal_a73AhESHIO8TZESqp1MlDjsLDdO56Fl8Q/viewform https://www.bgclubfoxvalley.org/clubsupportduringcovid-19/ Contact: Preben at prasmussen@bgclubfoxvalley.org. Go online to complete a onetime application form and for most updated information |
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St. Joseph Food Program |
https://www.stjoesfoodprogram.org/client-services/covid-plan-clients/ 1465A Opportunity Way Menasha, WI 54952 Phone: (920) 734-9461 Fax: (920) 920-734-9594 During this time of health crisis, St. Joseph Food Program will continue to serve the Fox Valley community to the best of our ability. Go to the website for updated hours of service and food pick-up instructions. Prior to coming to the office to pick up food, call to schedule a telephone interview. An interviewer will contact you within 24 hours between the hours of 9 am – 12 pm. You can call the office at 920-734-9461 x 309 so that we can arrange for an interviewer to call you for a phone interview. You will then be entered into our system so that you can pick up food. Your active card will allow you to pick up food on a weekly basis. |
WIC Information
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Wisconsin WIC |
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/index.htm |
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WIC via Oneida Community Health Center (please also refer to Appendix I) |
525 Airport Road |
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WIC Brown County NEW Community Clinic |
622 Bodart St. |
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WIC Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services |
320 South Walnut St. Appleton, WI 54911 Phone: 920-832-5109 Fax: 920-932-5110 |
Housing
Oneida Economic Support Services
Website: www.oneida-nsn.gov/resources/selfsufficiency/economic-support
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/economic-support/
Phone: 920-490-3710
Brown County
Freedom House Ministries
https://www.freedomhouseministries.org/
https://www.facebook.com/FreedomHouseGreenBay/
920-432-4646
Check website for eligibility and application process.
GoodNeighbor
https://www.goodwillncw.org/programs/community/goodneighbor/
Goodwill NCW
1800 Appleton Road
Menasha, WI 54952
The GoodNeighbor program is just one way Goodwill NCW partners with community organizations. This program provides emergency assistance — on a referral basis only — to agency clients, allowing them to select products from our retail stores.
Integrated Community Solutions
https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedCommunitySolutions/
ICS will assist with rental payments, homeownership, and, above all, self-sufficiency for eligible applicants. Within these programs, ICS links clients to educational programs, job training, community service opportunities and other resources to pursue a better, empowered lifestyle.
BEGINNING ON MONDAY APRIL 20, ICS WILL OPEN OUR OFFICES ON A LIMITED BASIS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
– The ICS Green Bay office will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:00am – 4:30pm
– The ICS West Bend office will be open Wednesday – Thursday from 8:00am – 4:30pm (starting Wednesday, April 22nd)
As described by officials, this is ICS’ effort towards a “rolling recovery”.
The ICS Green Bay office lobby will be open to pick-up and drop off documents and we will have a limited number of staff working from our office ICS will still be abiding by the social distancing requirements, therefore will we not be holding any face to face client meetings nor attending any client or community based face to face meetings. The West Bend office will be abiding by the same social distancing guidelines.
NeighborWorks
Phone: 920-448-3075
Email: info@nwgreenbay.org
Financial Capabilities, Foreclosure Prevention, Homebuyer Education, Pre-Purchase Counseling, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Counseling Home & Life Workshops.
Salvation Army
Rent and Utility Assistance – Those in need of assistance can call 920-593-2379 to schedule an appointment with a case worker. Appointments will be conducted by phone and not in-person until further notice.
Transitional Housing – Our transitional housing team is still operating and our case workers are conducting phone appointments. If necessary, they will be conducting home visits, but calling ahead of time to make sure no one is ill. We will provide pantry to our transitional housing clients by letting them know we are making a delivery and leaving it at the door.
St. John’s Homeless Shelter:
https://www.stjohnhomelessshelter.org/covid19/
St. John’s Homeless Shelter | Micah Center | Wellspring 920-617-8700 ext. 109 or awood@sjehs.org
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, St. John’s Homeless Shelter will begin operating two 24-hour shelter sites, one at our Shelter and the other at a downtown area church, providing for the continuous care of those vulnerable adults who would otherwise be on the streets during this health crisis. By operating two emergency shelter sites, we are able to create smaller groups of guests and promote social distancing to help mitigate the possibility of community spread of the COVID-19 virus. While there have been no cases of COVID-19 in Brown County or among our guests, we have been in communication with local health officials, and we are prepared if a guest at our shelter were to test positive for the COVID-19 virus. Lastly, in order to expand our shelter services as outlined above, we will temporarily close our daytime centers, the Micah Center and Wellspring.
Transformation House, Inc.
Green Bay, WI 920-857-9611
The facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year. New intakes can present to 430 S. Clay Street Mon-Fri 9a-4p to complete the intake process. Please visit our website and Facebook page for more information
Outagamie County
Homeless Connections
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/shelter.cgi?shelter=13749
920-734-9192
400 North Division Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Call first to allow them to assess the situation
Pillars Family Shelter
400 N Division St, Appleton
(920)734-9192
To get on the waiting list for the family shelter, please go in person to the shelter
Transportation
Oneida Elder Services
Dialysis Appointments Only At This Time
Contact OCHC for more information
Green Bay Transit
There are approx. 11 buses operating right now.
They are using rear door access only. Seats are marked where riders can sit. This allows for the social distancing requirements. Caution tape blocks off areas.
The Transit Commission has temporarily suspended fees at this time.
MTM transportation
https://www.mtm-inc.net/Wisconsin/
To schedule transportation: Call 866-907-1493
Non-emergency medical transportation.
MTM, Inc. arranges transportation for eligible Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members throughout the state to their covered preventative and life-sustaining medical appointments.
To schedule transportation call at least two business days in advance, unless your trip is urgent. If you call less than two business days prior to your appointment and the trip is not urgent, we might ask you to reschedule your appointment. Members and medical facilities may also conveniently schedule transportation online. For TTY services, call 711.
Medical Resources
Oneida Community Health Center
525 Airport Road
PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155
Telephone: 920-869-2711
Patients are encouraged to contact the Health Center Triage for specific requests.
Medicare
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/telehealth
Telemedicine Care Coverage
Strue’s Pharmacy
Telephone: 920-437-4750
Option for Pharmacy delivery
For those who voluntarily want to switch from OCHC to STEUS due to various reasons i.e. transportation. If they switch to STREUS they have to fill out paperwork, Have MEDICAID to have FREE delivery. They can do bubble wraps, create an account to be billed once a month or pick a family member to get the bill and pay that way.
AODA/Mental Health
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Family Recovery Journey |
familyrecoveryjourney123@gmail.com |
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Med-Assisted Treatment |
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment#medications-used-in-mat |
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Sacred Connections |
http://www.12wisdomsteps.com/native_american/01_powerlessness.html |
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samhsa.gov/coronavirus |
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Appendix I
Appendix II
Coping and MH with Hyperlinks to Handouts
PFA Handouts (seeking social support; giving social support; what you may experience; tips for relaxation; alcohol, medication, and drug use after disaster; parent tips (for all ages from toddler to teen); tips for adults after a disaster)
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/VA_NCPTSD_All_508.pdf
PFA: PFA for Healthcare Professionals
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/disaster_resources/pfa/healthcare.pdf
PFA: PFA Provider Care:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/PFA_Appx_CProviderCare.pdf
PFA: Survivor Current Needs Checklist (a really nice checklist that can be used when helping clients determine needs and levels of functioning)
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/PFA_Appx_DWorksheets.pdf
PFA: Trauma and PTSD: Tips for Relaxation
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/PFA_Relaxation.pdf
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for COVID-19 Handout
https://drive.google.com/file/d/117HY4z4mY5izJpR44ejuZ8rhTyoWEGEG/view
Checklist for Older Adults
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/checklist-retirement-communities.pdf
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event handout: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/pdf/Coping_with_Disaster.pdf
COVID-19: Guidance and Advice for Older People:
https://gerocentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Covid-19-Guidance-and-advice-for-older-people.pdf
Coloring Books for Children:
Native Wellness Institute Coloring Book: https://www.nativewellness.com/
https://www.nativewellness.com/uploads/4/6/7/8/4678037/coloring_book_single_pages.pdf
The Shoes Coloring Book by Louie Gong: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0166/7556/files/8thGen_ColoringBook_Shoes_03.31.20.pdf?v=1585680676
Things to Color from Mother Earth: An Ojibwe Coloring Book:
Definition of social distancing, isolation, and quarantine, and how to cope: https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers:
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/children-coping-factsheet-508.pdf
How to Cope with Sheltering in Place:
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/How-To-Cope-With-Sheltering-in-Place/SMA14-4893
file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/sma14-4893.pdf
How to Cope with Stress:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
How to Respond Effectively to COVID19– FACE COVID (ACT Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM
Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe: Social-Distancing
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
Older Adults and Disasters: How to Be Prepared and Assist Others
https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/older-adults-disasters.pdf
Reducing Stigma Related to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/reducing-stigma.html
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during an Infectious Disease (SAMHSA) outbreak: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Taking-Care-of-Your-Behavioral-Health-During-an-Infectious-Disease-Outbreak/sma14-4894
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health:
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers during Infections Disease Outbreaks:
file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/PEP20-01-01-006-508.pdf
Tips for Disaster Responder: Preventing and Managing Stress:
file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/sma14-4873.pdf
Tips for Survivors: Coping with Anger after a Disaster or Other Traumatic Events (SAMHSA):
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Preventing-and-Managing-Stress/SMA14-4873 and
file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/pep19-01-01-002_0.pdf
Tips for Teens: Coping with Anger after a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event (SAMHSA):
file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/pep19-01-01-002_0.pdf
Phone Apps
Phone Apps for Managing and Reducing Stress
Managing stress is a skill that everyone needs to develop. Whether it’s a daily battle or an occasional flare, the effects of stress take a toll on our productivity and, more important, our health. Fortunately, new tools can bring stress management within easy reach.
Here are some apps found for managing and reducing stress.
Psychological First Aid: (free)
Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field. The app provides additional support when the responder is in the field by providing tips on different survivor groups (infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, adult) and keeping track of survivor concerns and referral needs. Resource links are included to facilitate referrals. PFA Mobile™ supplements other resources that trained individuals utilize before, during, and after a disaster response. This is the iOS version of the app.
PTSD Coach: (free)
PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies. You can customize tools based on your preferences and can integrate your own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not.
PTSD Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD and DoD’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology.
Breath: (free)
Smartphone app with instructions and exercises in diaphragmatic breathing, a documented stress-management skill. Includes detailed information on the effects of stress on the body.
DBT Coach: (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy): (free)
This is a comprehensive DBT app that exists today with easy to follow visual tools.
Learn and practice DBT skills using video lessons and fun animations which helps you to remember skills longer. Features over 100 videos and 200+ animations. You can also take notes on these lessons for future use.
CALM: (free)
It should come as no surprise that Calm is designed to help you be calm. With stunning backgrounds that you can stare at for ages, and a range of meditations, Calm provides a space for you to get away from it all, without having to go anywhere. You must create and account, has some good tools for relaxation and meditation, mental fitness, sleep, and music. Many of the tools are locked and can only be unlocked with in-app purchases.
Colorfy: (free)
The mindfulness coloring book has become digital! Colorfy provides flowing and relaxing shapes and patterns for you to color, allowing you time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Free, but with limited number of pictures. In-app purchases available but they do not seem necessary for use. Can be a helpful distraction, similar to coloring in a book, but does not offer specific counseling skills
Headspace: (free)
“A gym membership for the mind,” Headspace provides a series of guided meditation sessions and mindfulness training. A free trial is available with additional sessions available by subscription. Seems like it has useful skills, but only offers a 5 day free trial with many of the tools locked until purchased
Mindshift: (free)
Mental health issues can affect people of all ages, so it’s fantastic that an app like Mindshift has been developed. Designed primarily for teens and young adults, Mind shift focuses on issues that cause stress and anxiety within that age group. You must create an account, but very helpful with teaching about certain symptoms, with a feeling scale and tracking tools.
