Final Code: 2
Congratulations!
You made it.
You worked through uncertainty, slowed down your responses, and made intentional choices along the way.
None of that was accidental.
The way you approached these challenges—
pausing, reflecting, and working through complexity—
is the same approach that supports stronger, healthier communities.
But this work doesn’t end here.
There is still one final step.
Open your final box to find what awaits you.
Collective care doesn’t stop here.
These organizations are already doing this work every day—supporting individuals, strengthening communities, and creating spaces for healing.
Take time to explore these resources.
Knowing what exists is the first step toward using it.
Collective care becomes real when we know where—and how—to connect.
Continuing the Work: Community Resources
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support
Great Rivers 211
Call 2-1-1 for free, confidential support connecting you to local resources (housing, food, mental health, etc.)La Crosse County Human Services 608-784-4357
Offers mental health services, crisis response, and community-based support programsNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate emotional supportEmplify Health by Gundersen 608-782-7300
Behavioral health services, crisis care, and community wellness programs
🏠 Housing & Basic Needs Support
Couleecap
Housing assistance, financial support, and programs addressing povertyThe Salvation Army of La Crosse
Emergency assistance, shelter resources, and basic needs supportCatholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse
Housing programs, refugee services, and mental health support
🤝 Community Support & Advocacy
The Center 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
Safe space, advocacy, and community programmingYWCA La Crosse
Racial justice work, domestic violence support, and empowerment programsNew Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers
Support for individuals experiencing domestic violence or unsafe situationsBlack Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK)
Support for the Black community through leadership development, education, and advocacy
🍎 Food & Community Care
Hunger Task Force of La Crosse
Food access, meal programs, and community food distributionWAFER Food Pantry
Local pantry providing food and basic essentials