A brand-new website - addictionhelpwi.org - has also been launched for the service. The site now allows people to reach the helpline in four different ways (i.e., call, text, chat and online) and is another streamlined access point to the treatment services and recovery resources available. Fully focused on recovery, the new site allows visitors to access resources for signing up for insurance, browse treatment options and learn more about recovery. A guided search function is also available to walk visitors through the site’s resources.
If you, or someone you know, is struggling with an addiction, call United Way's 2-1-1 to find local resources to help.
Meet Maria. Just a few years ago Maria was addicted to opioids. Her addiction was causing anxiety and depression and at times she used so much that she risked overdose. Since she frequently missed work, she had trouble paying her bills on time and was evicted from her apartment. When things looked the most bleak, Maria discovered a United Way funded treatment program and found help to battle her addiction. Over time she was able to get caught up on her bills, find a safe place to live and begin to put her life back together again. Your gift to United Way made it possible. Thank you!
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Local non-profit organizations depend on volunteer board leadership. If you are interested in learning more about what's involved in serving on a board or currently are a board member and want to improve your skills, this workshop can help.R
United Way Volunteer Connection kicked off the third year of their Reading Buddies Program recently. Reading Buddies are volunteers who spend a few hours a week reading with kindergarten and first-grade students who are struggling to learn to read. The program serves students in the Mosinee and Marathon school districts. If you would like to volunteer, we have several openings available. Please 
Join United Way RSVP for our Holiday Coffee Hour on Tuesday, December 5 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Marathon County Historical Society, located at 410 McIndoe St. in Wausau. Come to learn, socialize and enjoy the goodies from Sweet Dreams Bakery. Learn how the Historical Society is preserving Marathon County’s history, educating the community and involving volunteers. The program will end with an insider tour of the Historical Society, their exhibits and tour of the Yawkey House. There are currently two exhibits to view which are “Our Stories - The History of Marathon County”, and “Rural Electrification of Marathon County”. You can also enjoy a free tour of the Yawkey House which is decorated for the holidays. The RSVP Coffee Hours are always free and open to the public. So bring a friend of any age and enjoy the spirit of the holidays.