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to know what to ask for.
If you are in immediate danger
Call 911. For confidential help in Milwaukee County, the Sojourner Family Peace Center hotline is available 24 hours at (414) 933-2722.
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Whatever brought you here.
Tell us what is going on and we will help you sort out the options, including options that are not us. There is no wrong first step.
I need housing
The Residential Door is supportive housing for eligible pregnant and postpartum mothers ages 18–25 and their children ages 5 and under.
Apply for housingI need resources or connection
The Community Door is open to mothers, fathers, co-parents, caregivers, kinship caregivers, and extended family — no housing requirement.
Explore the Community DoorI need help right now
Crisis lines, shelter access, food, and health resources in Milwaukee County, with phone numbers that work.
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What happens
when you reach out.
Response time
We respond to inquiries within two business days. If you need something sooner, call.
What we ask
Enough to understand your situation and whether we can help. You decide what you share.
Privacy
What you tell us is confidential. We do not share your information without your permission except where the law requires it.
If we are not a fit
We say so directly, and we help you look at other options rather than leaving you with a list.
No conditions
Support is not something you earn by having the right story or the right plan.
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