Eau Claire Area Community Resources
Check out these fantastic community resources from around the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County.
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EARLY LEARNING
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Children ages 5 and older are matched with a mentor. They meet at a location like school or the YMCA to do activities such as reading and playing games.
424 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-835-0161 • https://www.bbbsnw.org/
Eau Claire Area School District—Prairie Ridge Early Learning*
Programs include Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow, Head Start, and Early Childhood Special Education.
3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-852-3628 • www.ecasd.us/Prairie-Ridge-Early-Learning/Home
Early Literacy Coalition of the Greater Chippewa Valley
The coalition is made up of organizations in the community. The coalition works together to support literacy development in young children using resources like Talking is Teaching.
https://www.earlyliteracycoalition.org
Western Dairyland Head Start*
Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from low-income families.
418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-836-7511 • https://www.wdheadstart.org
*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.
FAMILY/PARENT SUPPORT
Eau Claire County—Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)*
Program serves pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children younger than five. Services include education, nutritious foods, and referrals.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5051 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/health-department/clinics/wic-benefits-programs
Family Resource Center
Programs serve parents of young children in Eau Claire and Dunn Counties. Services include playgroups, home visiting, and education.
4800 Golf Road, Suite 450 #61, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-833-1735 • http://www.frcec.org/
Literacy Chippewa Valley
Adult education is offered to support language and other life skills. Services are free and tailored to each learner.
510 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
https://www.literacychippewavalley.org/
Nurse Family Partnership*
The program supports moms from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Services include home visits by a nurse.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-495-1149 • https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/locations/Wisconsin/
UW–Madison, Extension Eau Claire County*
Programs focus on building strong families. Services include parent and wellness education.
227 1st Street W., Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-4712 • https://eauclaire.extension.wisc.edu/
Western Dairyland—Child Care Partnership*
Program supports child development by increasing access to affordable and quality child care services.
418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-831-1700 • https://www.childcarepartnership.org/
*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.
HEALTH
Apple Pregnancy Care Center
Services include free, confidential pregnancy tests, free counseling, and referrals to both private and government agencies that can help.
2600 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-834-5254 • https://applepcc.org/about.html
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic*
1030 Oak Ridge Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-8477 • https://cvfreeclinic.org/
WALK-IN CLINIC: Tuesday 4–8 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Diabetic patients need an appointment.)
MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: 2nd & 4th Thursday 5–8 p.m. (by appointment)
VISION CLINIC: 4th Thursday 5–8 p.m. (by appointment)
DENTAL CLINIC: Tuesday 5–8 pm (by appointment)
Chippewa Valley Technical College—Dental Hygiene Clinic Health Education Center*
Services are by licensed dental professionals or supervised dental students. Accepts Medical Assistance. Sliding fee scale for financially limited patients.
615 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 833-6271/800-547-2882, ext. 6271 • https://www.cvtc.edu/community-members/dental-clinic
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services—Birth to Three Program*
Services include support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities.
721 Oxford Ave, Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-2300 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/human-services/children-youth-and-family-services/birth-to-three-program
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services—Children, Youth, and Family Services*
Programs promote the health and well-being of children and families.
721 Oxford Ave, Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-2300 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/human-services/children-youth-and-family-services
Eau Claire County—Fit Families*
Program targets families of 2–4 year-old children in Women’s, Infant, and Children (WIC). Services support healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5051 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/health-department/clinics/wic-benefits-programs
La Leche League—Eau Claire
This organization offers parent to parent breastfeeding/chestfeeding support. Check the group’s Facebook for updates on meetings.
4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-514-8283 • https://www.facebook.com/llleauclaire
Marshfield Clinic Family Health Center—Dental Clinic*
Accepts Medical Assistance. Sliding fee scale for financially limited patients. Additional sites include Black River Falls, Menomonie, Ladysmith, and Rice Lake.
850 Lakeland Dr., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 738-2000 • https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/locations/centers/chippewa%20falls%20dental%20center
*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.
HOUSING
Altoona Housing Authority*
2404 Spooner Ave., Altoona, WI 54720
715-834-1842 • 715-839-6240 • https://www.publichousing.com/details/wi_altoona-housing-authority-wi
PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS OWNED BY ALTOONA HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by Altoona Housing Authority. There are single bedroom units and 2 & 3 bedroom duplexes and townhouses. Same application as EC County Housing.
Central WI Community Action Council (CWCAC)*
Banbury Place, Building DO2, 800 WI St Unit #312, Box 16, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-598-7188 • 715-598-7189 • https://www.cwcac.org/
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER: Office hours: Mon–Thurs. 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Renter finds a suitable place to live. Rent is 30%–40% of adjusted income. Vouchers are for the City of Eau Claire only.
Eau Claire CITY Housing Authority*
HACEC PO BOX 1186, Eau Claire, WI 54702
203 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire WI 54701
715-839-4943 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/housing/housing-authority
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE: Limited term program (max of 2 years). Renter finds a suitable place to live. Renter pays approximately 30% of total income for rent & utilities.
PUBLIC HOUSING/CITY OWNED HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by the City of Eau Claire Housing Authority. City of Eau Claire only.
Eau Claire COUNTY Housing Authority*
227 1st Street, West, Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-6240 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/housing-authority
PUBLIC HOUSING/COUNTY OWNED HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by Eau Claire County Housing Authority. 3 & 4 bedroom units available.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM: Renter finds a suitable place to live. Renter pays approximately 30% of total income towards rent & utilities. Anywhere in Eau Claire County.
*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Public libraries provide free access to educational and recreational materials, programs, and services. The following is a list of public libraries in Eau Claire County. Get a free library card at any location.
Altoona Public Library
1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-5029 • https://altoonapubliclibrary.org/
Augusta Memorial Public Library
113 North Stone Street, Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2070 • https://augustalibrary.org/
Fairchild Public Library
208 Huron Street, Fairchild, WI 54741
715-334-4007 • https://fairchildpl.org/
Fall Creek Public Library
122 E. Lincoln Avenue, Fall Creek, WI 54742
715-877-3334 • https://www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org/
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Stree, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-839-1648 • https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/
NEED MORE HELP?
Visit the Community Resources page on the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s website or contact the library’s Community Resource Specialist.
Community Resource Specialist
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-5061 • https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/community-resource-services/
