Community Resources

Information related to COVID-19 changes fast.  Find the most up-to-date testing sites at publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus/testing.

• Get vaccinated right at Stoughton Health.
• Get vaccinated at Walmart or Walgreens.
• Review the Department of Health Services resources.

For the latest coronavirus information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus 
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Coronavirus (Includes a wide range of guidance documents and statistics)
• Public Health Madison & Dane County

Resources for kids

• A comic exploring the coronavirus (NPR)
• Brain Pop Coronavirus lesson (4 minutes)
• Handwashing reminder video
• Get the facts on coronavirus (5 minutes for high schoolers and parents)

Resources for parents

• Tips for talking to your child about the coronavirus (National Association of School Psychologists)

SHCEmergencyResourceGuide2019-07-24FINAL.pdf

COVID Focus Flier (Stoughton Wellness Coalition)

Hotlines/Text Lines

• Crisis Text Line
• SAMHSA disaster distress hotline 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255

Local Organizations

• Journey Mental Health Center
• Briarpatch Youth Services
• United Way Dane County 211

Articles and Other Resources

• Isolation and Addiction
• A Focus on Mental Health & Wellness (DPI)
• CASEL Cares for parents and caregivers
• Crisis resources list
• Talking to Children about COVID-19 (Parent Resource)

Stoughton Food Pantry

520 S. 4th Street, Stoughton

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.; Closed Fridays; First Saturday of the month 9 to 11 a.m.

Call for an appointment: 608-873-8103

United Methodist Food Pantry

525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton

Hours: Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

Call for an appointment: 608-873-3273 x 101

Personal Essentials Pantry

343 E. Main Street, Stoughton

Hours: First and third Thursdays of each month from 1 to 5 p.m.

Call 608-620-3250

Stoughton Area Resource Team (START)

Links Stoughton residents under age 55 with community resources, offers advocacy, and provides support in housing, utilities, transportation, health and employment.

Contact: Cindy Thompson  |  cthompson@startstoughton.org  |  608.577.5650

Joining Forces for Families (JFF)

Joining Forces for Families (JFF) is a voluntary community-based, supportive service that helps families address their basic human needs.

Call 608-873-2180