Welcome to the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron, Rusk & Washburn Counties
ADRC Updates
Please note we are available for phone and e-mail contacts. For help and support, use our Contact Us form or call us:
Toll-free all locations (888) 538-3031
Barron County (Barron Office) 715-537-6225
Rusk County (Ladysmith Office) 715-532-2176
Washburn County (Shell Lake Office) 715-635-4460
Our ADRC offices are not providing face-to-face appointments at this time.
If you are a caregiver, check out this list of links to a wide variety of helpful caregiver information resources. We are available for phone and e-mail contacts.
Nutrition and transportation services vary between counties-please see below.
Brain Health and Memory Loss Programs
Learn about programs available in January.
Check with Providers
Given the evolving situation of the COVID 19 virus, we recommend you contact agencies and service providers directly to learn how their service delivery may be altered during this time.
COVID-19 Vaccine information
Monitor local news sources or check the Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 web page and for up-to-date vaccination information.
Still Need to Get Your Flu Shot?
Check out our list of Barron County flu shot resources .
Local Information, Personal Choice
Resources for Independent Living
Review our comprehensive resources directories or set up a personal consultation to help find out what makes sense for you. Choose what you need to stay as independent as possible, as long as possible, while stretching your dollars as far as possible. Learn about options including:
Healthy living
Getting rides
Benefit eligibility
Looking for programs or services outside Barron, Rusk or Washburn County? Find your local ADRC.
CDC Recommendations
The ADRC encourages everyone to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) safety recommendations as they evolve. You can find information on this COVID-19 page. The 211 response line is also prepared to field general questions about the COVID-19 situation. They are up to date on all statewide information.
Congratulations to Barron County's Centenarians!
This year we're honoring our Barron County Centenarians with a video. Click the image to watch!
Music Credits:
"When My Baby Smiles at Me"
Ted Lewis Ragtime Band
â„— 2013 Dance Plant Record/FHT
"Snowman"
Betone
http://icons8.com/music
Current Program and Service Information by County:
Barron
Information about the Barron County meals program.
Barron County Public Health wants to keep the community informed as to what is happening and how best to protect themselves and the community from COVID-19. Visit their Facebook page for current information.
More Barron County Information
Barron County Tourism has a page of reliable source and local information here.
Rusk
Up-to date info will be here for each county.
Washburn
Up-to date info will be here for each county.
You're Welcome Here
We welcome everyone to the ADRC, regardless of race, age, color, national origin, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or socioeconomic, marital or military status. Your ADRC respects the diversity of our customers, employees, and communities. You can find the ADRC policy here.