Community Involvement

  • Marshfield School District

    Marshfield School District offers an alternative vocational training program for students/adults with disabilities. Interested students/adults need to complete the Project SEARCH application and interview process to be considered a candidate. Contact: Anne Dick, Project SEARCH Instructor 715-305-3188 or dick@marshfieldschools.org 

    Marshfield Medical Center

    The hospital provides an on-site classroom for Project SEARCH. They also provide an opportunity to receive three unpaid internships for learning employability skills. Internships offer marketable and competitive skills training that are transferrable to a variety of community employers.  Facebook - Marshfield Clinic Health System - Marshfield Area

    Opportunity Development Center

    Opportunity Development Center, Inc. (ODC) provides skills training and job development services to the students/adults during their internships in Project SEARCH. The skills trainers offer support while teaching independent job-related skills.  

    Contact: Danielle Nystrom, Assistant Director of Employment Services 715-316-8009 or dnystrom@odcinc.com or ODC - School-To-Work Transition Services

    Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

    DVR provides employment services and counseling to people with disabilities. To be accepted into Project SEARCH, students/adults need to be eligible and enrolled in DVR. Students/adults should apply to DVR. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2024/240523-project-search-marshfield.htm

    DVR Application: call 1-800-228-1903 or on-line at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/referral/

    Long-term Funding Provider

    The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will discuss your individual situation with you and provide you with information and assistance to meet your needs including assistance with the application process for Adult Social Security Benefits and Long-term Care options counseling. ADRC Application: 715-384-1905 or https://www.adrc-cw.org/contact-us/marshfield/

    Comprehensive Community Services

    CCS is a recovery based community program that supports individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Students/adults can get connected by calling for a referral.

    Contact: 715-387-3791 or https://www.woodcountywi.gov/Departments/HumanServices/ComprehensiveCommunityServices.aspx 

    Crisis Intervention Hotline

    Crisis telephone service is available 24/7 

    Wood County: 888-552-6642

    Marathon County: 715-845-4326 or 715-848-4600 or 800-799-0122

    Clark County: 800-863-3560