DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF TAYLOR COUNTY

ABUSE/NEGLECT/SHELTERStepping Stones, Inc. ................................................ 748-3795P.O. Box 224, MedfordCrisis Help Line (can call collect) ......... 748-5140 or 1-866-343-5140Program provides 24-hour crisis help line, safe housing, peer counseling,support group, community education and referral, child advocacy, elderabuse aid, legal support in restraining orders, Judicare assistance, andfamily violence and assault service.Taylor County Human Services Department ........... 748-3332540 East College Street, MedfordSocial workers work with children and families, providing investigation,referral, and intervention services for children, adults, elderly, and thosewith disabilities. 24-hour crisis line available.Victim Witness ........................................................... 748-1458224 South Second Street, MedfordDesigned to aid those who have either been the victim of crime, or whohave witnessed a crime and may be called to testify in court.ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, & OTHER DRUG COUNSELINGAlcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon .............................. 748-3294Weekly meetings for adults and families at The United Church of Christ,510 East Broadway Avenue, Medford. Call for information, meetingdates, and times.Taylor County Human Services Department ........... 748-3332540 East College Street, MedfordOffers alcohol abuse counseling, assessment, prevention, andintervention services. Referral for inpatient ATOD treatment is availableas well as aftercare. An approved facility for the Intoxicated DriverAssessment. Call for information.CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL OPTIONSHead Start (ICAA) .................................785-7936 or 532-5594Offering self-help skills and socialization in an age-appropriate learningenvironment for children ages 3 to 5 years from income eligible families.Serving the areas of Medford, Stetsonville, & Rib Lake.Taylor County Commission On Aging/Benefit Specialist ...................................................... 748-1492The Benefit Specialist is available to advocate for and assist older adultswith issues concerning federal, state, and county benefits. Call forinformation.Taylor County Crime Stoppers ...................... 1-866-892-7463LIBRARIESFrances L. Simek Memorial Medford Library ......... 748-2505400 North Main Street, MedfordGilman Library .......................................................... 447-5486Highway 64, GilmanJean M. Thomsen Memorial Library ........................ 678-2892P.O. Box 99, 105 North Gershwin Street, StetsonvilleRib Lake Library ....................................................... 427-57691032 Landall, Rib LakeWestboro Library ...................................................... 427-5864N4941 Center Street, WestboroMENTAL HEALTH SERVICESCenter for Human Development .................... 1-800-236-3792Individual, marital, and family counseling. Call for information.Counseling Connection ........................................... 748-4312123 West State Street, Suite 4, MedfordProvides individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents,and adults.Courage To Change Recovery ................................ 223-0480106 Galvin Road, AbbotsfordMemorial Health Center Clinics-Medford ................ 748-2121143 South Gibson Street, MedfordThe professional and caring staff of the counseling department providesconfidential mental health assessment, counseling, and referral servicesto children, adults, couples, and families.821