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Wisconsin First Step

A 24-hour hotline and searchable database for families and providers who support the needs of children and youth with special needs. Language interpretation and TTY services are available.

800-642-7837
www.mch-hotlines.org

Five Regional Centers for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Northern Regional Center
http://www.co.marathon.wi.us/cyshcn.asp
Phone: 866-640-4106

Northeast Regional Center
http://www.northeastregionalcenter.org
Phone: 877-568-5205

Southeast Regional Center
http://www.southeastregionalcenter.org
Phone: 600-234-KIDS (5437)

Southern Regional Center
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cshcn
Phone: 800-532-3321

Western Regional Center
http://www.co.chippewa.wi.us.ccdph/CSHCN
Phone: 800-400-3678

Wisconsin has five Regional Centers dedicated to supporting families with children and youth with special health care needs and the providers who serve them. The Centers are staffed by specialists who can help get answers, find services and connect you to community resources. Their services are free and private.

  • Information on a child's special needs
  • Problem-solving
  • Services in the community or state
  • Assistance locating doctors and dental care
  • Communicating with schools
  • Health benefits assistance
  • Transition planning
  • Parent to parent support
  • Training & advocacy for Medical Home

Order copies of Regional Center brochures

Great Lakes Intertribal Council's Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Project provides information, resources and assistance to Native American families of children with special needs. 
715-588-3324 
www.glitc.org

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Last Updated: October 07, 2009

 

 

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