Community Advocates

With an office location in Milwaukee, IndependenceFirst is a nonprofit agency that serves individuals with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The agency offers independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services. It offers a range of domestic violence and sexual assault prevention services, such as counseling, individual and system advocacy, technical assistance, case management and accessibility surveys. It also conducts classes on self-protection. The agency operates a resource center that provides disability-specific information, community organization brochures and publications. IndependenceFirst additionally organizes a variety of sports programs, including basketball, football, skiing, softball and hockey.

Founded in 1912, Wisconsin Community Services, also known as WCS, is a nonprofit agency that serves at-risk individuals. It offers more than 35 programs throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Sheboygan, and Kenosha counties in Wisconsin. The agency offers health care, psychiatric care, and individual and family counseling services. It also provides educational and after-school programs. WCS also offers academic support, mentoring and clinical services for children. The agency organizes various recreational activities, such as sports, dance shows, and arts and crafts. WCS provides employment opportunities, drug screening and residential treatment services. Wisconsin Community Services offers case management, substance abuse prevention and community support programs. Wisconsin Community Services maintains a location in Milwaukee.