Public Health Outreach and Response Team
The Public Health Outreach and Response Team (PHORT) enhances and expands life-saving services in Wisconsin to reduce overdose deaths and infections associated with substance use.
Services offered by the PHORT
Mobile services
The PHORT offers mobile services that include the distribution of life-saving supplies, connecting people to treatment and mental health services, wound care, and infectious disease testing and treatment. All services are free and include:
- Nasal and intramuscular naloxone.
- Infectious disease prevention tools.
- Fentanyl and xylazine test strips.
- Sexual health, hygiene, and comfort items.
- Rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing.
Distribution locations
Call or text the PHORT to schedule a delivery for life-saving overdose and infectious disease prevention services: 608-504-7700.
The PHORT also offers services in the following counties:
| County | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Psychological Addiction Services Mobile Clinic, 200 E. Cook St., City Parking Lot, Portage | Second and fourth Tuesday from 8–9 a.m. |
| Dane | Community Medical Services, 4802 E. Broadway, Madison | First and third Tuesday from 10 a.m.–noon |
| Fond du Lac | Community Medical Services, 23 W. Scott St., Fond du Lac | Second and fourth Wednesday from 10 a.m.–noon |
| Jackson | South Water Street Parking Lot, near 130 S. Water St., Black River Falls | First and third Friday from 10 a.m.–noon |
| Kenosha | Kenosha Comprehensive Treatment Center, 7991 Sheridan Road, Kenosha | First and third Thursday from 7:30–9 a.m. |
| Portage | Madison View Apartments, 633 Johns Drive, Stevens Point Franciscans Downtown, 1000 Main St., Stevens Point Community Thrift, 2124 Rice St., Stevens Point | First and third Tuesday from 10–11:30 a.m. First and third Tuesday from noon–1:30 p.m. First and third Tuesday from 2–3:30 p.m. |
| Racine | Comprehensive Treatment Center, 5735 Durand Ave., Racine | First and third Thursday from 9:30–11 a.m. |
| Rock | Comprehensive Treatment Center, 2240 Prairie Ave., Beloit | First and third Thursday from 6:30–8:30 a.m. |
| Sauk | St. Paul's Church, 727 8th St., Baraboo Willow Heights, 800 3rd St., Reedsburg | Second and fourth Tuesday from 9:30–11 a.m. Second and fourth Tuesday from noon–1:30 p.m. |
| Waukesha | Waukesha Comprehensive Treatment Center, 2422 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha | First and third Wednesday from 9–11 a.m. |
| Winnebago | AMS of Wisconsin, 505 S. Washburn St., Oshkosh | Second and fourth Wednesday from 9–11 a.m. |
Email DHSDPHPHResponseTeams@dhs.wisconsin.gov if you are interested in the PHORT distributing supplies in your area.
Technical assistance
The PHORT also provides technical support and can refer clients to organizations offering behavioral health, prevention, and treatment services and resources.
For overdose and infectious disease prevention programming support or training, contact DHSDPHPHResponseTeams@dhs.wisconsin.gov