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Welcome to the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron, Rusk & Washburn Counties

ADRC Updates

For help, support and current program and service information, use our Contact Us form or call us. Please note, our ADRC office services vary.

  • Toll-free all locations (888) 538-3031

  • Barron County (Barron Office) 715-537-6225 (Offering in-person, phone, or virtual meetings)

  • Rusk County (Ladysmith Office) 715-532-2176

  • Washburn County (Shell Lake Office) 715-635-4460

If you are a caregiver, check out this list of links to a wide variety of helpful caregiver information resources.

Beneficial Bites

Have you seen our Beneficial Bites information and demonstrations videos? Take a look and get recipes and handouts on our Nutrition page.

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 Information

Check the Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 web page for the latest information.

To find out where you can get vaccinated, visit this vaccine locator.

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, including guidelines for fully vaccinated people. You can find more information about vaccine eligibility and testing on the CDC home 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.

Barron County COVID-19 Safety Guidelines


Are there COVID-19 safety precautions you should take?
Since we cannot guarantee zero risk of COVID-19 spread while attending our services, the following COVID-19 safety precautions are recommendations from Barron County Public Health and the CDC:

  • Consult with your provider to determine if participation is right for you

  • COVID-19 vaccination is recommended before you attend

  • Do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19

  • Face coverings and social distancing are recommended if you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19

What COVID-19 safety precautions will we be following?
We understand that we serve the older adults and people living with disabilities who are at greater risk for COVID-19. We will be following guidance from Barron County Public Health and will be staying up to date with the most recent CDC guidelines and recommendations. The following are safety precautions we will be following, and will be subject to change as new information is released:

  • Staff and volunteers will be expected to follow the current CDC guidelines regarding face coverings and social distancing

  • Proper cleaning and sanitizing will occur

  • Tables will be distanced to accommodate all, according to CDC guidelines

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, socioeconomic, marital or military status. We respect the diversity of our customers, employees, and communities. You can find the ADRC policy here.