1210 Main St. ~ Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7707 or in Wisconsin: 800-649-6568
FAX: (920) 834-5070
The Oconto County Resource Directory is available as a download. Click here
AARP
Adminstration on Aging (AoA)
Adult Day Services
(National Institute on) Aging Information
Alzheimer's Index
Alzheimers Association (National Program)
Arthritis Foundation (National Program)
AFB Senior Senior Site: for people with vision loss (National Program)
Better Hearing Institute
Blind/Vision Loss
In Marinette: Donna Green, Rehabilitation Specialist Associate for the Blind and
Visually Impaired
715-732-7777 Email
Bureau for the Blind: 1-888-879-0017
(American) Cancer Society
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups: A wealth of legal information.
(Wisconsin Office of the) Comissioner of Insurance
125 South Webster Street ~ Madison, Wisconsin 53703-3474
(608) 266-3585, Madison; (800) 236-8517, statewide;
711 (TDD) (ask for 608-266-3586); (608) 266-9935, fax
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (except for legal holidays)
Senior Issues: Consumer Publications
Community Based Residential Facilities
Consumer Protection Agency (Wisconsin)
Hotline: 1-800-422-7128
(National) Council Alcohol & Drug: Click on "Facts" for free information
Dentists That Accept Medical Assistance
(American) Diabetes Association
(National Center on) Elder Abuse (National Program)
ElderLaw Answers: A network of Elder Law attorneys nationwide, that supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals.
Environmental Protection Agency: (National Program) Explore the many fact sheets available
Grief Counseling
- Professional Family Resources, Inc.; 361 Van Dyke Street, Oconto, WI (920) 835-7456
- Lutheran Counseling & Family Services; 324 S. Andrews Street, Shawano, WI (715) 524-4840
- 888-867-4840
- Langlade Health Care Center: 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo, WI (715) 623-2394
- Lutheran Social Services; 612 Clermont Street; Antigo, WI
(715)627-0371
(Department of) Health and Human Services
(American) Heart Association
Home Health
Homemaker/Companion Service Providers
Hospice
Housing - Low Income Housing (Oconto)
Lifeline (Phillips): 1-800-566-6173 Website
(American) Liver Foundation (National Program)
(American) Lung Association (National Program)
Medical Vans:
Travellaide: 1-800-631-1804 Wheelchair equipped
Medicare:
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to:
Get more help with your Medicare questions
Order quality and other information on Medicare health plans
Listen to recorded questions and answers on topics such as Medicare health plan choices
Order Medicare publications. (Some are available in large print, Spanish, audio-tape, and Braille.)
Important Notes About 1-800-MEDICARE:
You can hear a recording with answers to frequently asked questions, and can order publications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
You can talk with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days per week
If you are hearing impaired or speech impaired, call the TTY/TDD line toll-free at 1-877-486-2048. This number is for the hearing and speech impaired.
TTY (also known as TeleTypewriter) is a terminal used for two-way text conversation over a telephone line. It is the primary tool used by deaf people (and some hard of hearing people) for telephone conversation
TDD (also known as Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) is a smaller unit used for two-way text conversation
Medical Alarm Systems
Medical Supplies
(National) Mental Health
Oconto Falls Senior Center Page 82
Medline Plus
American Parkinson Disease Association
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
National Parkinson's Foundation
Services for Independence: Information and contact numbers for different programs and hotlines that are of assistance; such as: Community Options Program, Driving after 50 and "55 Alive" Program; Displaced Homemaker; Elder Abuse; Fuel Assistance Program; Grandparents raising Grandchildren; Homestead Tax Program.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Social Security: Website
Local Numbers:
In Marinette: 1-715-735-0422
In Green Bay: 1-800-772-1213
(National) Retirement Network - Wisconsin
Website
The Lighthouse (Visually Impaired)
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