Aging And Disability Resource Center Of Central Wisconsin (Langlade and Lincoln Counties)

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin helps older adults and adults with a disability in Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon and Wood Counties. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW) was formed in 2006 through an intergovernmental agreement between Marathon and Wood Counties. In September, 2009, a new Intergovernmental Agreement was created by and between Marathon, Wood, Langlade, and Lincoln Counties to expand the services of the ADRC-CW from Marathon and Wood Counties to Langlade and Lincoln counties, effective November 1, 2010. The ADRC-CW provides consistent aging and disability resource center and Older Americans Act services throughout its service region. The ADRC-CW is governed by the ADRC-CW Board, with members composed of two County Board members from each member county and five citizen representatives. We also have an Advisory Committee composed of four residents from each of the four Counties, who provide value input to the ADRC-CW Board. The ADRC-CW has one Management team that provides administrative oversight for the programs and services throughout the region. An Annual Report is prepared each year and is posted on this website.

The ADRC-CW provides the following core service areas:

• Resource Center Services
• Information & Choices
• Elderly & Disability Benefits
• Learning and Wellness and Caregiver Support
• Healthy Living Programs
• Nutrition: Congregate Dining & Meals on Wheels

ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through information, personalized options counseling, advocacy, and access to services which prevent, delay, and lesson the impacts of aging and disabilities. We serve adults age 60 years and older and individuals age 17 years 6 months or older with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, substance abuse issues, as well as their families, caregivers, and friends. Our service includes Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood Counties and we have offices in Antigo, Marshfield, Merrill, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids.