Student Resource Center

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Student Resource Center is here to help you reach your academic, professional and personal goals by connecting you to the support you need on campus and in the community. The center is home to the college’s food pantry along with our Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team and on-site partners, including the Center for Driver’s License Recovery, FSET (Foodshare, Employment and Training), Legal Action of Wisconsin, Transitional Housing Assistance and the UWM Educational Opportunity Center. Stop in — or connect virtually — and our friendly, knowledgeable staff members will connect you with these teams, partners or other organizations!

Mental Health Counseling Services and Resources

MATC Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

We understand college is difficult. It's essential to seek out help when you need it. MATC has multiple mental health resources to help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing.

CAPS counselors provide students with a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss a variety of issues. Services are offered in-person, virtually, or by phone.

For more information, visit the CAPS page here.

Food, Employment, Driver's License Recovery

FoodShare, Food Pantry, Healthcare, and Childcare: Applications, Renewals, Change Reports,and Verifications.

Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Center for Driver's License Recovery & Employability (CDLRE)

Phone: (414) 297-8605
Website: https://www.wiscs.org/cdlre/
Intake Form: https://wilawoi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=130&h=c59cc5&

The CDLRE program assists low-income individuals who have a suspended or revoked Wisconsin driver’s license through legal representation and case management services. Legal services include, but are not limited to, helping identify alternatives to financial obligations in court such as affordable payment plans, supervised community service, or other appropriate options related to quickly obtaining a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Case management provides the necessary follow up and program support to help each participant complete all aspects of their license recovery plan.

Legal Resources

Lawyers for Learners

provides free legal services to low income people who are denied justice without our help.
Not available for walk-ins currently. Please fill out a referral form (link)
Phone: (920) 393-9352

Crisis Information

Need Immediate Help?

If you are in Crisis and one of the following applies to you:

*You feel you are in danger of harming yourself

*You are in danger of harming someone else

*You have been assaulted or had a traumatic experience

Please contact MATC's Public Safety at 414-297-6200 (24-hr line) Or Dial 911

Additional Crisis Resources:

Milwaukee County Crisis Services–414-257-7222
COPE Hotline (0zaukee County Crisis Line) –262-377-2673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline—1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255
IMPACT 211—Housing, Shelter and related resources - 211
Sojourner Family Peace Center—414-933-2722 (Shelter, resources and Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Abuse)
Crisis text Line—Text HOME to 741741

Additional Resources

MATC Faculty and Staff Toolkit (pdf)
MATC HOT Resource Guide (pdf)

Student Resource Center