Community Advocates Milwaukee Womens Center

Milwaukee Women's Center, a program of Community Advocates, is a comprehensive crisis and recovery resource in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering no-cost substance use disorder treatment, 24/7 domestic violence shelter and wraparound support services for women and families. The center provides outpatient and day treatment options, intensive home-based case management and trauma informed care for children affected by violence or addiction. With a focus on reducing barriers to care, the center integrates crisis intervention, safety planning and community reintegration to support healing and long-term stability.

Substance Use and Family Support Programs at Milwaukee Women's Center

The POWER (Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery) program offers client centered, no-cost substance use disorder treatment for women, with priority access for pregnant women. Clients receive individualized treatment planning that addresses co-occurring mental health concerns, trauma and the impact of domestic violence, all within a supportive, women only environment.

The center also provides the Family Intervention Program, an intensive, home-based service designed to reduce barriers to traditional counseling by bringing case management and support directly to families. Available in English and Spanish, this program helps families navigate substance use, domestic violence, and housing instability, while the Children's Program offers trauma-informed group sessions for kids who have witnessed or experienced violence or homelessness.

What to Know: Milwaukee Women's Center

• Location: 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with emergency transportation available to shelter and services
• Services offered: No-cost outpatient and day treatment for substance use disorders, 24/7 domestic violence shelter, crisis line and home-based family intervention
• Who they serve: Women (priority for pregnant women), children, families affected by addiction or domestic violence and survivors of abuse
• Treatment approach: Trauma informed, client centered care with wraparound case management across medical, legal, employment and housing needs
• Payment options: No-cost substance use treatment; Medicaid and Medicare accepted for applicable services
• Crisis support: 24-hour crisis line at (414) 671-6140 for immediate help with domestic violence, substance use concerns or safety planning