Local and National resources
Below are some of the Milwaukee organizations that support people involved in trading sex for money or survival needs.
ARCW - (414-223-6820) comprehensive services for people with HIV and Lifepoint - syringe exchange 820 N Plankinton
Asha Project (414-252-0075) Culturally relevant to African American victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and incarceration
Benedict Center Sister's North (414-585-9994) Street outreach, food, personal & sexual health items, clothing, referrals, women's groups, & case mgmt for women involved in trading sex for money and survival M-Th 9-4, F 9-2 at 3624 W. North Ave., 2nd floor, above the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore.
Benedict Center Sister’s South (414-346-4406) 209 W. Orchard, M-F 9am - 4pm, rest area, showers, meals & connect to services. Overnight warming center from 4pm - 9 am until March.
Convergence Resource Center (414-979-0591) 7691 N 76th St. Support groups for women, men. AODA & medical support. Help with housing &education. Solace Support Line (414-797-3047)
Diverse and Resilient (414-390-0444), 2439 N. Holton St., HIV & STI prevention. SHEBA - support & peer services for trans women.
Franciscan Peacemakers Street Outreach (414-559-5761) Outreach to those involved in prostitution.
Fresh Start Learning (414-800-6269) 4314 W. North Ave., Empowerment Group, Purpose Filled Purse, free legal clinic monthly
Grateful Girls Community Center (414-732-7335) 2600 W. Lisbon Ave. Focus on women ages 12-25. Street outreach Tu 5pm–7pm with clothing, toiletries, mentoring.
Inner Beauty Center (414-687-2248) Food, clothes, personal items, free professional haircuts, & support for sex workers. Tu drop-in center 4pm-8pm, Th Noon-4pm 1300 S. Layton Blvd. (27th St), 4th floor. Outreach on Lincoln/Greenfield/National Fr after 8pm & Tu before center opens.
National Human Trafficking Hotline Call: 888-373-7888 Text: 233733 (BeFree)
SHEBA (414-390-0444), 2439 N. Holton St., HIV & STI prevention. Support & peer services for transwomen.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center (414-385-3343) Project Respect - monthly transgender group.
Sojourner Family Peace Center - (414-933-2722) 24-hr. domestic violence hotline, support & advocacy.
Street Beat Youth Outreach (414-852-3027) or (414-426-6333) Case management, support, & free clothes, sexual health items & food. Youth drop-in center 4200 N. Holton
Tu-F aft/eve.
Trucking & Human Trafficking a guide about the connection between the trucking
industry and human trafficking. Includes information about why
human trafficking is prevalent in trucking, how people are victimized,
and the signs to look out for: lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-
UMOS Health Promotions (414-416-2655) 2701 S. Chase Ave. (back of building). Free harm reduction resources (syringe access, nasal NARCAN), HIV/Hepatitis C testing, safe sex kits. Delivery services available for these free resources. AODA treatment referrals & overdose prevention/education on-site.
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