Rural North

Balance of State-Rural North Coalition

The Rural North Coalition is comprised of service providers in the following counties; Burnett, Clark, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor & Washburn. Residents in these counties can use the contact information below to initiate access to housing providers and resources to end, shorten or prevent homelessness.

Local CoC Resources

Lead Contacts

Local Homeless Coalition Lead
Amanda Newberry

Board Member
Stephena Smith

CoC Delegate

EHH Lead
Duana Bremer

Point In Time Lead
Stacey Feidt

Designated Coordinated Entry Lead
Stacey Feidt
[email protected]
715-529-0981

If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact the Designated Coordinated Entry Lead listed above.

Shelters

24 Hour
Light house (Rusk County)
715-609-9600

Stepping Stones (DV Shelter Taylor County)
715-748-3795 Office
1-866-343-5140 Toll free
715-748-5140 (24/7 Emergency Call or Text)

Embrace (DV Shelter Rusk County)
715-532-6976

Faith House
715-349-8744

The Taylor House
715-785-5212
715-314-0339 (24/7 Emergency Call)

LCO Shelter (Sawyer County)
175-532-6976

House of Mercy (Clark County)
715-503-1005
Toll Free: 888-212-HELP (4357)

After Hours Plan
If seeking services after business hours, please see the homeless coalitions After Hours Plan below:

Rural North After Hours Plan
Updated 09.2023

Programs

Eviction Prevention
The Salvation Army
715-349-8744

Transitional Housing
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
The Salvation Army
715-606-4064

Permanent Supportive Housing The Salvation Army 715-529-2795

Tenant Based Rental Assistance
The Salvation Army
715-222-5828

Rapid Rehousing
The Salvation Army
715-529-0981

Homeless Prevention
The Salvation Army
715-529-0981

Addiction Recovery Voucher
The Salvation Army
715-529-0981

Youth Age 17-24 Transitional Housing/Rapid Rehousing
The Salvation Army
715-338-4894

Youth Age 17-24 Navigation
The Salvation Army
715-338-4894

Local Homeless Coalition meeting information

The Rural North Coalition meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month from 10:30am-12:00pm. The meetings are virtual via a Teams Meeting. Please email Amanda Newberry for the the link to the meeting.

Governing Documents

Rural North letter of Commitment
Rural North COC Bylaws
After Hours Plan

Coordinated Entry Process

The Coordinated Entry process was created to streamline access to the housing solution that fits your situation. In order to determine the best solution for you, we will provide you with screening and assessment to help you find housing. Based on the assessment, you will be referred to a prioritization list for various program types and provided additional information upon request.

Individuals and Families in Need

If you are experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness, please provide your name, email address or a telephone number and brief description of the situation. A provider will contact you to discuss the options in your community within 48 hours.

Partner Agency Staff

If you are working with someone that is in need of housing and/or services, please complete the information on the right.