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County Services
Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center
The Administration Building
121 West Main Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
262-284-8120 or 262-238-8120 - metro
Department of Human Services
121 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
262-284-8200 or 262-238-8200
Benefits Counseling
Find benefits counseling service providers in your area. If you are unsure of what type of benefits counseling services you need, contact the Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (email wdbn@eri-wi.org or call 1-800-710-9326).
- Work Incentive Benefit Specialists (WIBS) assist people with disabilities by helping them wade through the complexities to make informed choices about the impact of work on their benefits. WIBS can provide a written and oral analysis of a person's services and benefits and how work will change their cash payments, medical coverage, and continued eligibility. Two types of WIBS in Wisconsin include Fee for Service or Purchase of Service Benefits Counselors and the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program counselors.
- Disability, Health and Employment Counseling (MAPP & HEC): The Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) offers education and assistance to help people with disabilities maintain or get Medicaid healthcare coverage while employed or seeking work. The Health & Employment Counseling (HEC) program is a nine-month pre-employment program for people with disabilities who want to enroll in the Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP), but who are not yet employed. Through MAPP, people with disabilities who are working or enrolled in HEC may buy their Medicaid coverage by paying a monthly premium, based on income. Individuals with low income may not have to pay a premium. Contact your local MAPP / HEC Specialist.
- Disability Benefit Specialists (DBS) provide counseling for people with physical, developmental, and mental illness disabilities between the ages of 18 and 59. A DBS can provide cost-free information and counseling about public and private benefits programs and help people apply for or appeal the denial of benefits. Contact your local Disability Benefits Counselor (if applicable)
- Elderly Benefit Specialists (EBS) help people age 60 or older figure out their private or government benefits, including the complex issues around various prescription drug plans. They also provide counseling for individuals approaching retirement and not yet receiving benefits. An EBS can provide accurate and current information, suggest alternative ways to secure benefits or appeal denials of benefits, advocate with other parties, explain legal action or other possible solutions, and make referrals to an appropriate attorney if necessary. Contact your local Elderly Benefit Specialist
Local DVR
Job Searching
- Ozaukee County Job Center: A center for people looking for work and businesses that need help finding qualified applicants. Job Centers are partnerships of government agencies and community-based organizations with a common goal: to make our community a better place to live by improving job opportunities through economic support, training and education. The Job Center offers resources for people seeking employment: workshops, job listings, job fairs, career counseling.
- Wisconsin Disability Program Navigators: Located within the Wisconsin Workforce Development Areas, DPNs help people with disabilities "navigate" through the challenges of seeking employment by connecting them with them with community resources. Navigators also collaborate with employers to facilitate employment for persons with disabilities. Contact a Navigator in your area.
Transportation Resources
- Amera-Care Transport, Inc. Transportation within Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties; door-to-door services, with a maximum of 3 steps in a private home. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available; requires 24-48 hours advance notice. 414-482-3113
- Cedarburg Senior Center Transportation available to residents of the City of Cedarburg, age 55 y ears and older; will travel 15 miles from city limits. Call 262-375-7644.
- Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County Door-to-door transportation and escort provided by volunteers, within Ozaukee County, and out of county available to residents of Ozaukee County. No wheelchair accessible vehicles available. Call for available hours and to arrange transportation.
Port Washington, Saukville, and areas north: 262-284-7130
Mequon, Thiensville, Grafton, and Cedarburg area: (262) 376-5362 - LifeStar Emergency Medical Services Ambulance service and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available. Transportation provided within Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties. Provides door-to-door service. Call 262-375-8911 or 262-335-2911 for more information.
- Ohana Ambulance and EMS, LLC. Transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, community based residential facilities and private homes. Focuses on the non-emergency aspects of medical transportation; operates in Ozaukee County with transport in all surrounding counties. 262-284-2266 or 262-689-0184
- Ozaukee County Express Bus service between Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties; shuttle service to most employers from park and ride lots. Call 262-238-8294 for shuttle information. Office numbers: 414-344-6711 or 262-284-8108
- Ozaukee Shared Ride Taxi Offering transportation to all age levels throughout Ozaukee County. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available. 262-284-8294 or 262-238-8294
- Port Washington TRANSPORT Taxi Provides transportation within the City of Port Washington; wheelchair accessible vehicles available. 262-284-0090 or 262-284-5330
- Transtar Medical Transport Assisted transportation service for medical appointments, hospital admits and discharges, social and family functions, etc. Door-to-door service with wheelchair accessible vehicles. 800-972-8080 or 920-533-3800
- Veterans Service Office Out-of-county transportation is available for Veterans going to the VA who is wheelchair bound and not on T19. 262-284-8326 or 262-238-8325
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