Brown County Family Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Provides a permanent housing options to chronically homeless families in Brown County.
Program Contact:
Coordinated Entry Specialist
800-242-7334
Counties Served:
- Brown
Program Description:
The Brown County Family Permanent Supportive Housing Program is funded through the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Department of Housing and Urban Development and will provide a permanent housing option to two chronically homeless families. The program participants will pay 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income towards their housing each month.
This project allowed funding for a duplex in Brown County to be acquired and rehabbed in order to make the housing decent, safe, and sanitary. These families will be offered intensive case management to assist them to be able to live independently in hopes of one day that they will be able to obtain a rental unit outside of the program.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Learn if you may be eligible for this program by filling out our eligibility calculator here.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.
Applicants should then contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the program. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their F-VI-SPDAT score.
Brown County Youth Rapid Re-Housing Program
Provides up to 24 months of rental assistance and training and development by case management with independent living skills for each participant.
Program Contact:
Coordinated Entry Specialist
800-242-7334
Counties Served:
- Brown
Program Description:
The Brown County Youth Rapid Re-Housing Program is funded through the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Department of Housing and Urban Development and can provide up to 24 months of rental assistance. The program will pay 100% of the participant’s first month’s rent. Thereafter, participant contribution toward rent will be 30% of the household’s monthly adjusted gross income, payable directly to the landlord.
This project is subcontracted with Family Services of Northeastern Wisconsin. Family Services will assist in the training and development of the case management and independent living skills for each participant household. Newcap will also perform the housing functions of this program, which will include locating housing, mediating issues/concerns between the landlord and tenant, and assisting the household with sustaining housing.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Learn more about if you may be eligible for this program by filling out our eligibility calculator here.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.
Applicants should then contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the program. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their TAY-VI-SPDAT or F-VI–SPDAT score.
Community Health Services
Provides reproductive and healthcare services for males and females, including clinical exams, contraception education and prescriptions, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, STD and HIV testing and counseling, and other reproductive healthcare services.
Program Contact:
Sarah Charlebois
Registered Nurse
1.715.732.4171
or to make an appointment - call Kathy Murphy, Clinic Assistant at 1.715.732.4171 ext. 1305
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Forest
- Marinette
- Oconto
- Vilas
Program Description:
Newcap Community Health Services provides reproductive and healthcare services for males and females, including clinical exams, contraception education and prescriptions, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, STD and HIV testing and counseling, and other reproductive healthcare services. Our clinics provide low-cost and no-cost health coverage options, and all services are confidential, including services to adolescents. We deliver a wide range of acute, chronic and preventative medical services to optimize health and well-being.
All of our clinics now offer Family Practice and Basic Chronic Healthcare for those ages one to adult, including adult and child wellness exams; uncomplicated diabetes, hypertension, ear, nose and throat infections, urinary tract infections, and colds!
Eligibility Requirements:
If you are a Wisconsin resident of reproductive age and have a valid Social Security number. You can take advantage of services at low or no cost, based on your income, even if you have insurance.
Payment Options:
We offer financial assistance on a case by case basis and our staff will work with you to determine if you’re eligible. We accept Badger Care Standard, Medicaid Family Planning Only Services (FPOS), and cash, check, MasterCard, Visa & Discover credit cards. Payment is required at the time of service.
Click here to link to Patient Portal.
Other Services:
1. Men’s and Women’s Reproductive Health Services
Whether you’re in need of a routine annual exam, problem visit or something more involved like hypertension or thyroid management, we can get you the services you need at a price you can afford.
Services Offered:
- Annual Exams
- Cervical cancer screening
- Birth control
- Emergency Contraception
- HIV and Hepatitis C screening
- STD screening and treatment
- UTI testing and treatment
- Pregnancy testing and referral
- Education
- Counseling
2. Gynecology Services
Routine gynecologic care helps prevent cancer, many undesired diseases and other illnesses, by allowing for early detection.
Services Offered:
- Cervical cancer screening
- Colposcopy
- Genital warts diagnosis and treatment
- Preconception counseling
- Vaginal infection screening
- Vaginal infection treatment
- Vulvar biopsy
- Endometrial biopsy
3. Family Planning Services
Are you looking to start a family in the near future and looking for help with planning? We have helped thousands of families with these services and more for over 50 years!
Services Offered:
- Oral Contraceptives
- Depo-Provera
- NuvaRing
- Nexplanon transdermal implant
- Paragard IUD
- Mirena IUD
- Transdermal patch
- Referral for female and male sterilization
- Emergency contraception
- Male and female condoms
- Free Services – Covered by Family Planning
In addition to federally approved contraceptives, we also offer pregnancy testing and Badger Care express enrollment for pregnant women.
4. Clinic Locations
- Call 800-242-7334 to make an appointment at any of our clinic locations
- Brown County
1540 Capitol Drive, Green Bay, WI 54303 - Forest County
212 N. Lake Avenue, Crandon, WI 54520 - Marinette County
1939 Hall Avenue, Marinette, WI 54143 - Oconto County
1201 Main Street, Oconto, WI 54153 - Shawano County
- 504 Lakeland Road, Shawano, WI 54166
- Vilas County
603 E. Wall Street, Suite A., Eagle River, WI 54521
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Request to Schedule an Appointment Today by filling out the following form:
Create Your Own Opportunities (CYOO) Program
Provides expertise and knowledge to those interested in creating and establishing a small business for help in creating a business plan, developing marketing strategies, expending business skills, learning management tools, and more!
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Langlade
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Oconto
- Oneida
- Shawano
- Vilas
Program Description:
The Create Your Own Opportunities (CYOO) Program supports individuals who are ready to become business owners by offering business skills training and one-to-one business coaching designed to enhance our clients success. The objective of the Create Your Own Opportunities Program is to support participants in their pursuit of becoming a small business owner and the expansion of their business through job creation.
Training and Coaching Services include:
- Business budgeting, bookkeeping and financial projections
- Business networking skills
- Business plan creation
- Feasibility studies
- Locating financial resources
- Marketing plans and budgets
- Project management
- Sales skills
- Strategic planning
- Team development and human resources skills
- Additional ongoing business assistance
Eligibility Guidelines:
Must have an annual income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Then contact our program contact.
Family Success Coaching Program
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Langlade
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Oconto
- Oneida
- Shawano
- Vilas
Home Energy Plus (HE+) Furnace Program
Provides year-round assistance to eligible low-income households when their primary heating system (furnace) no longer provides heat, is inoperable, or becomes unsafe.
Counties and Tribes Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Mole Lake / Sokaogon / Chippewa
- Oconto
- Oneida Nation
- Shawano
- Stockbridge-Munsee
Program Description:
The Home Energy Plus (HE+) Furnace Program is a year-round program that provides assistance to eligible low-income homeowners when their primary heating system (“furnace”) no longer provides heat, is inoperable, or becomes unsafe. The WHEAP (Energy Assistance) Program verifies applicant eligibility and sends a furnace referral to the Weatherization Assistance Program. The WHEAP Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program then work cooperatively to ensure program goals and requirements are met while providing timely delivery of service.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must have an annual income at or below 60% of the State Median Income and complete a WHEAP (Energy Assistance) application through the local WHEAP agency. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Then contact Newcap, Inc. Weatherization Program for information on how to apply or directly contact the local WHEAP (Energy Assistance) agency in the county in which you reside.
Homeless Prevention Program
The Homeless Prevention Program targets individuals/families that have an eviction of 14 days or less. The case manager will work with the landlord to mediate the situation, if possible and/or assist the applicant in finding another unit.
800-242-7334
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Langlade
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Oconto
- Oneida
- Shawano
- Vilas
Program Description:
The Homeless Prevention Program is funded through the Emergency Solutions Grant and can provide up to 12 months of rental assistance, one-time rental appears payment, utility payment up to 12 months, and/or utility arrears to low-income households that are imminently at risk of becoming homeless and would lose their housing without this assistance.
The Homeless Prevention Program targets individuals/families that have an eviction of 14 days or less. The case manager will work with the landlord to mediate the situation, if possible and/or assist the applicant in finding another unit.
Case Managers will:
- Conduct monthly visits
- Focus on individuals goals
- Landlord/tenant issues
- Financial Management
- Other goals identified through various assessments
Eligibility Guidelines:
Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Find out if you are eligible by using our eligibility calculator here.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Applicants should contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the Homeless Prevention Program in their community. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their vulnerability and whether or not they meet the HUD’s definition of at-risk.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program
Provides long-term housing with supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities by reintegrating chronically homeless and other highly vulnerable homeless families and individuals with psychiatric disabilities or chronic health challenges into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support.
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Oconto
- Shawano
Program Description:
The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provides long-term housing with supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities by reintegrating chronically homeless and other highly vulnerable homeless families and individuals into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support. Newcap holds the lease on the unit and sublets the unit to the program participant. The program participant pays 30% of their monthly adjusted income back to Newcap as occupancy fees.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Family must meet HUDs definition of homeless and income must be at or below 30% of the County Median Income. Clients must have a disability. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.
Applicants should contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when a housing program becomes available. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by the length of time homeless and the severity of their need.
Steps to Success Program
Provides individuals with the opportunity to develop new skills or update and enhance current skills while continuing to work, by attending school part-time, as well as receiving individual career plan development assistant and long-term support as individuals work toward their career goals.
Counties Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Langlade
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Oconto
- Oneida
- Shawano
- Vilas
Program Description:
The Steps to Success Program provides individuals with the opportunity to develop new skills or update and enhance current skills while continuing to work. Individuals attend school to increase their earning potential and explore career options. Newcap will help provide individual, confidential development of a career plan, assist with job skill activities, and provide long-term emotional support as the individual works towards goals. Newcap may assist with education-related expenses (tuition, books, miscellaneous fees, etc.), reimburse for training-related transportation, and/or assist with childcare costs while attending classes.</>
Eligibility Guidelines:
Clients must be working at least 20 hours per week with income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines established for their household size. The education or training must increase the participants earning potential by at least $3 per hour. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Provides home weatherization assistance services to low-income individuals or families homes by receiving utility assistance through the State of Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Energy, public benefits, and WHEAP.
Counties and Tribes Served:
- Brown
- Florence
- Forest
- Marinette
- Menominee
- Mole Lake / Sokaogon / Chippewa
- Oconto
- Oneida Nation
- Shawano
- Stockbridge-Munsee
Program Description:
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources. The Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program is funded with a combination of state and federal funds including U.S. Department of Energy, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and state Public Benefits funding. The Weatherization Assistance Program helps homeowners and renters reduce energy consumption while increasing comfort in their homes. Weatherization improvements may also make the home’s environment healthier and safer.
Once eligibility has been established, the client will be contacted by one of Newcap’s certified Energy Auditors who will perform a comprehensive energy audit on the home to determine what energy efficiency measures can be done within the scope of the program. Upon completion of the energy audit a Weatherization crew will be scheduled to come to the home to perform the work prescribed by the audit under the careful supervision of a Field Coordinator. Energy efficiency measures may include insulating of attics, sidewalls, and crawlspaces or basements; sealing air leaks; repair or replacing inefficient furnaces or boilers; installing energy saving products such Energy Star rated light bulbs, refrigerators and/or freezers. A sign-off of acceptable work is required from the owner or renter of the property, with quality control performed on a percentage of the completions.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Must have an annual income at or below 60% of the State Median Income Guidelines and have applied for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (Energy Assistance). Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program.
Application Process:
Please first fill out our intake form here.
Client may fill out an online Request for Weatherization or call the Oconto office and ask for Julie Eichman, Energy Services Administrative Assistance or ask to speak with the Weatherization Department.
If you wish to fill out an online Request for Weatherization, please do so here:
