IndependenceFIRST

Disability Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha.

Phone: (414) 291-7520

Address: 540 South First Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204

Website: https://www.independencefirst.org/home

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Marci Boucher. Email: info@independencefirst.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/wisconsin).

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Frequently asked questions about IndependenceFIRST

How do I contact IndependenceFIRST?

You can call IndependenceFIRST at (414) 291-7520 or visit 540 South First Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their website is https://www.independencefirst.org/home.

What services does IndependenceFIRST offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha.

Are services at IndependenceFIRST free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call IndependenceFIRST at (414) 291-7520 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does IndependenceFIRST offer services in other languages?

Call IndependenceFIRST at (414) 291-7520 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.