If you're struggling, or someone you love is
You don't have to have it figured out to call. These are free, and nobody's going to judge.
- Call or text 988, any hour.It's for drinking and drugs too, not just the worst nights.
- Oneida County crisis line: 1-888-299-1188.Answered 24 hours a day by trained crisis staff with Oneida County Human Services, which runs the line for Oneida and Vilas.
- Drinking or drugs, yours or a family member's?Dial 211 for the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (or 833-944-4673). They'll help you find treatment near home.
- Nowhere to sleep tonight?Frederick Place in Rhinelander, run by NATH (Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing), is the homeless shelter up here: 16 beds for families, women and men, first come, first served. Call 715-369-9777; it's at 204 W. Frederick St.
- Someone in danger right now? Call 911.
Numbers from dhs.wisconsin.gov 988, humanservices.oneidacountywi.gov, dhs.wisconsin.gov get help, adrc.oneidacountywi.gov, checked October 26, 2026.