About
Mission
To promote the health, safety, and well-being of Portage County residents.
Vision
Community Leadership
We are dedicated to providing progressive leadership and the highest quality of services to the community.
Respect for Individual’s Self Determination
We believe all residents have the right to pursue their highest potential for social, mental, financial, and physical health. We encourage and support a shared responsibility between the agency and the individual in this pursuit.
Collaboration & Coordination of Services
We are dedicated to creating an integrated delivery of services by working in partnership with our clients and all available resources.
For more information, view the Our History (PDF) regarding the Ruth Gilfry Center.
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Health & Human Services
Physical Address
Ruth Gilfry Center
817 Whiting Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 345-5350Fax: (715) 345-5966
TTY: 715-344-2140
Phone Prompts
- 2 = Mental Health, Adult Protective Services
- 3 = Child Abuse and Neglect
- 4 = Mental Health Crisis Line
- 5 = Special Needs for Children
- 6 = Women, Infants, and Children
- 7 = Income Maintenance Consortium
- 8 = Reception Desk
Hours of Operation
- Monday
8 am to 4:30 pm - Tuesday
8 am to 5:30 pm - Wednesday
8 am to 5 pm - Thursday
8 am to 4:30 pm - Friday
8 am to 3 pm
Public health services are located at alternate locations. Please contact 715-345-5350 for more information.