Washburn County Extension Office

The Washburn County Human Services Department serves more than 3,000 customers annually in Washburn County, Wis. The department provides juvenile court intake, child welfare, alternate care, information and referral services. It operates through various units, including economic support, family services, long-term support, and mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse. The department s family services unit is responsible for the treatment of children and their family members. The Washburn County Human Services Department s long-term support services unit offers services for senior citizens, physically disabled individuals, and chronically and mentally ill children and adults. The department delivers services through more than 70 community-based organizations. The Washburn County Human Services Department is located in Shell Lake, Wis.

Rusk County Health and Human Services promotes and encourages healthy behaviors, and prevents and controls epidemics, the spread of diseases, injuries, illness and disabilities. The department promotes accessible, high-quality health services and a healthy environment. Rusk County Health and Human Services protects against the effects of environmental hazards on health and responds to disasters and assist communities in recovery. The department informs, educates and empowers the public about current and emerging health issues. Additionally, it promotes community partnerships to identify and solve health problems and develops policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Rusk County Health and Human Services also enforces laws and regulations that protect health and ensures safety. Rusk County Health and Human Services main facility is located in Ladysmith, Wis.

Lakeland Family Resource Center, a 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit organization established in 1996 and based in Spooner, Wisconsin, offers free programs, events, support, education, and resource assistance to families in Washburn County and surrounding areas. Their diverse range of services includes play groups, parenting education, child safety programs, and community response initiatives to address emergency needs. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in Washburn County and beyond, Lakeland Family Resource Center focuses on providing a supportive and educational environment for families of all backgrounds. From school readiness programs like Kindergarten Jump Start to interactive play groups such as Discovery Sprouts, the center aims to foster a healthier, stronger community through ongoing children and family development programs.Generated from the website