Government and Social Services in Rusk County!

  The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is the central source of information and connections to community resources for older people and adults with disabilities, as well as their families. Personalized consultation is available at any of the locations (Barron, Rusk, and Washburn Counties). We are also available to physicians, hospital discharge planners and other professionals who work with older people and adults with disabilities.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Address: 311 Miner Avenue E.

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-2176

Fax: 715-532-2280

Email: adrc@ruskcountywi.us

Website: http://www.adrcconnections.org/home 

Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/ADRCLadysmith/ 

 Originally founded in 1885 as Flambeau Falls, the name Ladysmith wasn’t adopted until 1900. Ladysmith and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. 

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Address: 120 Miner Ave. W.

Box 431

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-2600

Fax: 715-532-2620

Email: skavanagh@cityofladysmith.com

Website: https://www.cityofladysmithwi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Ladysmith/120291594649871 

Embrace offers comprehensive services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We also focus on preventative future violence by working with youth & parents in our schools and community as well as actively engaging our community to join us in our prevention & educations efforts.

Mission: To end violence, inspire home and provide unwavering support to all people affected by domestic and sexual violence by engaging our community in safety, equality, and partnership.

Vision: Embrace envisions a courageous social change taking place ending all forms of oppression and violence and creating healthy communities where every person has the support to thrive.

We are here 24 hours a day and seven days a week!

Crisis Line: 1-800-924-0556
Crisis Text Line: 715-532-6976

Address: 107 Lindoo Avenue E.

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-6976

Email: missy@embracewi.org

Website: https://www.embracewi.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Embracewi/ 

 Indianhead Community Action Agency is one of 16 community action agencies in Wisconsin.  The Agency was founded in 1966, and is a recognized leader for ending poverty and creating sustainable communities through self-sufficiency in Wisconsin’s rural areas.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Address: 1000 W. College Avenue

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-4222

Fax: 715-532-5804

Email: jennifer.shearer@indianheadcaa.org

Website: http://www.indianheadcaa.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianheadCAA/ 

  Indianhead Community Action Agency provides business development services to help entrepreneurs start new businesses and to assist existing entrepreneurs to preserve or increase jobs at existing qualifying businesses.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Address: 1000 W. College Ave.

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-4222

Email: anna.ringstad@indianheadcaa.org

Website: http://www.indianheadcaa.org/bizdev.html 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICAASmallBizDevelopment/ 

$20 per share. You will receive an abundance of grocery items! Everyone who eats qualifies. No income or residency requirements. In the old creamery building.

Address: 320 Worden Ave. E.

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-415-0328

Email: rubyspantryladysmith@gmail.com

Website: https://www.rubyspantry.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ladysmith-Rubys-Pantry-105615498286367

  We work throughout the County to improve the economic well-being of the residents. Sometimes this means working with businesses who create jobs or helping them retain jobs. Sometimes this is working with communities and local governments that develop the infrastructure to support businesses and make decisions that have an impact on economic growth. Sometimes this is working with individuals and organizations that work together to accomplish the same goals. Sometimes this means working and partnering with organizations outside of the County that help us achieve our objectives. Sometimes it means helping with the management of community assets that help support job growth and development.

Address: 311 Miner Ave. Ste. C130

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-2257

Fax: 715-532-2272

Email: aalbarado@ruskcountywi.us

Website: http://inruskcounty.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InRuskCounty/ 

The Lighthouse provides emergency shelter at two locations.  One location serving women and children, the second serving men and children.  Also providing advocacy and referrals for employment, legal, mental health benefits and resources. 

Address: N4345 State Hwy 27

PO Box 42

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-609-9600

Email: ruskcountylighthouse@gmail.com

Website: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/shelter.cgi?shelter=15356 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruskcountylighthouseshelter/ 

The Rusk County Register of Deeds records real estate documents and makes them available to the public. The Rusk County Register of Deeds also issues certified copies of Wisconsin birth, marriage, death, and divorce records. They can sign you up for free property fraud alerts. Veterans can sign up for the Honor Rewards Program.

Address: 311 Miner Ave. E.

Ste N132

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-532-2139

Email: mberg@ruskcountywi.us

Website: https://ruskcounty.org/deeds

 Sharing Life and Peace is a tax-deductible non-profit organization delivering beds to children in need. 

Address: W11096 Christman Rd. Lot 12

Bruce, WI 54819

Phone: 262-391-7446

Email: dianareyant@gmail.com

 The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to those in need. 

Address: PO Box 321 

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-403-1285 (Assistance)

715-415-3962 (Bell Ringing)

Email: tom_bremer@usc.salvationarmy.org

 Welcome to the Northwoods! Bruce is known for being the 'Gateway to the BlueHills' with a population of 775! We have a lot to offer varying from our renowned ski hill, our wonderful biking trails, snowmobile routes, fishing, camping and even a golf course! 

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Address: 100 W. River Avenue

PO Box 238

Bruce, WI 54819

Phone: 715-868-2185

Fax: 715-868-2186

Email: brucevil@brucetel.net

Website: http://www.villageofbruce.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brucevillage/ 

Since 1971, Westlake’s Enterprises is a non-profit organization community center for adults who have developmental and other challenges.

Westlake works with individuals that are able to obtain employment of their choosing through the following programs:

• Supported Employment – Westlake workers are able to perform a variety of production techniques to meet business needs in our facility. Westlake’s capabilities are flexible. This provides workers with job training and experience.

• Community Employment – Group of our employees work in many locations in the community. Like lawn mowing, janitorial and office help.

• Employment Services – There are opportunities for Westlake workers to become employees at local businesses.

Westlake’s also provides an Adult Day Program is designed to meet the needs of adults in the community who have physical or health challenges, memory, impairments and cognitive or developmental disabilities. Socialization, assistance with personal care and a wide variety of activities help the individuals who attend Westlake’s adult day program maintain their independence and promote feelings of self-worth. Westlake’s adult day program offers families the opportunity to ‘take-a-break’ from there care giving responsibilities. Individuals can attend on an as needed drop-in basis or a fixed schedule that may range from one to five days per week, depending on the needs of the family.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: 1502 E. 16th St. South

PO Box 173

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone:716-532-5686

Fax: 715-532-9374

Website: http://www.wstlk.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westlakeenterprises/ 

 Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity helps hard-working, low income families buy homes.  The families are required to help build their home and buy it with a zero-interest loan.  Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity serves Burnett, Polk, Rusk, and Washburn counties.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: 1357 N. River St. 

Spooner, WI 54801

Phone: 715-939-1390

Email: office@wildrivershabitat.org

Website: https://wildrivershabitat.org/ 

The Lighthouse provides emergency shelter at two locations.  One location serving women and children, the second serving men and children.  Also providing advocacy and referrals for employment, legal, mental health benefits and resources. 

Address: N4345 State Hwy 27

PO Box 42

Ladysmith, WI 54848

Phone: 715-609-9600

Email: ruskcountylighthouse@gmail.com

Website: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/shelter.cgi?shelter=15356 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruskcountylighthouseshelter/ 

Providing forensic healthcare, education & advocacy for victim survivors of sexual assault, strangulation, interpersonal violence and human trafficking across the lifespan.

St. Croix Valley SART is able to serve pediatric victims of sexual assault in addition to adolescent and adult victims. We are honored to be able to offer this much needed service to the St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, Barron, and Rusk County residents that we serve. 

The St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) provides forensic healthcare, education, and advocacy for victim survivors of sexual assault, strangulation, interpersonal violence, human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the community. 

24/7 Free and Confidential Help and Support Line 715-425-6443 Services include but are not limited to: -Twenty-four hour phone line -Access to Nurse Examiner Services -Crisis Intervention - Information and Referrals Advocacy Support Services -Accompaniment to forensic nurse exam -Accompaniment to law enforcement interview -Crisis counseling -Information and Referrals Advocacy Coordinator services -After exam follow up -In office or phone crisis counseling -Information and referrals -Support services Education Program -Middle School, High School, Colleges -Community and professionals - Outreach

Hours of Operation:  Always Open

Address: 1343 N. Main St. 

River Falls, WI

Phone: 715-425-6643

Email: info@stcroixvalleysart.org

Website: https://stcroixvalleysart.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StCroixValleySART