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Behavioral Health - Milwaukee County

(Just Now) WebFor Adults. If you have a person aged 18 or older in need of behavioral health or substance abuse help provided by the Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Services, you have two options: Call BHS's Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) program at …

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/BHD

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Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter 51

(3 days ago) Web51.02 Council on mental health. 51.025 Office of children's mental health. 51.03 Department; powers and duties. 51.032 Denial and revocations of certification or …

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/51

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How can Milwaukee County's broken mental health …

(5 days ago) Web2. Change the laws on county's 24 hour rule. State law requires doctors in Milwaukee County to file a petition within 24 hours to hold a patient who refuses treatment. In every other county

https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/archives/2021/08/31/how-can-milwaukee-countys-broken-mental-health-system-fixed/8130141002/

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MILWAUKEE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

(3 days ago) WebThe Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Service (BHS) is the community’s connection point to vital, high-quality behavioral health care. We provide care and treatment to

https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/DHHS/BHD/Crisis-Services/CrisisServicesBrochure.pdf

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BYLAWS OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH …

(6 days ago) WebRegular meetings of the board are those which are called by the chair. The Milwaukee County mental health board shall meet 6 times each year and may meet at other times …

https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/DHHS/About/MCMHB/Bylaws04-2021.pdf

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Mental Health Services - Milwaukee County

(8 days ago) Webbehavioral, or mental health crisis. To contact MKE Mobile Crisis directly call 414-257-7222. RE-SOURCE EXTENSION Wraparound Milwaukee – Children’s …

https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/DHHS/BHD/Wraparound/6-pg-booklet22cxPRINT-05.13.2024.pdf

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Mental Health Redesign Reaches New Milestone - Milwaukee …

(3 days ago) WebIndividuals and family members facing a behavioral health or co-occurring crisis can call the Crisis Line at 414-257-7222. Families with children or youth facing a crisis should call the …

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/County-Executive/News/Press-Releases/Mental-Health-Redesign-Reaches-New-Milestone

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A new facility for children and adults experiencing a mental

(1 days ago) WebThe center is is a joint venture between Milwaukee County and Milwaukee’s four health systems: Advocate Aurora Health, Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, and …

https://mentalhealthmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MHEC_overview_2021_web.pdf

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It's time to act and reform Milwaukee County's mental health system

(8 days ago) WebIts unions wield a tremendous amount of political clout with the County Board, the group charged by state law with overseeing the county's mental health care. …

https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/archives/2021/08/31/its-time-act-and-reform-milwaukee-countys-mental-health-system/8130217002/

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Mental Health - Wisconsin State Law Library

(5 days ago) WebWI Statutes: s. 971.13-971.18. Includes competency to stand trial, mental responsibility of defendant, commitment of persons found not guilty by reason of mental disease, etc. WI …

https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/medlaw/mentalhealth.php

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Board full report

(6 days ago) WebThe Milwaukee County Mental Health Board was created by 2013 Wisconsin Act 203 to assume responsibility for overseeing mental health functions, programs, and services …

https://legis.wisconsin.gov/LAB/media/2570/16-14full.pdf

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Wisconsin Statutes § 51.41 (2023) — Milwaukee County mental …

(4 days ago) WebThe Milwaukee County mental health board shall propose to the Milwaukee County executive the total amount of the mental health budget, the community aids amount, …

https://law.justia.com/codes/wisconsin/chapter-51/section-51-41/

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MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CENTER - Milwaukee Mental …

(5 days ago) Webcounty-wide law enforcement personnel assisting with crisis response. Until the Mental Health Emergency Center is operational, the Milwaukee County provide …

https://www.milwaukeemhtf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MHEC-Overview-2021.04.12.pdf

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Milwaukee County mental health system traps patients in cycle of

(3 days ago) WebFor 13,000 patients each year, the emergency room at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex is the entryway to a system marked by chronic failure. It …

https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/archives/2021/08/31/milwaukee-county-mental-health-system-traps-patients-emergency-care/8113247002/

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Mental Health Emergency Center 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support

(8 days ago) WebIf you think your information has been accessed or shared inappropriately, report your concern at mhec.ethicspoint.com or 833-921-5205. Report a compliance concern and …

https://mentalhealthmke.org/

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Civil Commitment - Wisconsin Legislative Documents

(2 days ago) WebA law enforcement officer detains an individual on the basis of observed behavior the court must appoint two mental health professionals to personally examine the individual …

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lc/issue_briefs/2019/health_and_mental_health/ib_civilcommit_sm_2019_10_01

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Mental Health Court Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

(2 days ago) WebThe Milwaukee County Mental Health Treatment Court program is a voluntary program designed to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism of those who suffer from …

https://cjcc.doj.wi.gov/county/mental-health-court-0

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Mental Health Complex to permanently close as County fully …

(2 days ago) WebThe Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Behavioral Health Services (BHS) announced on August 15 that the Milwaukee …

https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/featured/mental-health-complex-permanently-close-county-fully-transitions-community-based-care/

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Mental Health America of Wisconsin - Know Your Rights

(Just Now) WebAs a consumer of mental health services, you have a right to: Expect good quality help and services. Seek another opinion about your therapy, whether the therapist is in private …

https://www.mhawisconsin.org/know_your_rights.aspx

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Attorneys - O'Flaherty Law

(5 days ago) WebOur Milwaukee County mental health attorneys understand the difficulties that come with mental health matters and are here to help you and your family with special needs, …

https://www.oflaherty-law.com/practice-areas/milwaukee-county-mental-health-attorneys

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“Saying, Not Saying” Campaign Aims to Reduce Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WebThe “Saying, Not Saying” campaign is based on focus groups and surveys of Wisconsinites that found a need to make mental health more visible, so people are not …

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/saying-not-saying-campaign-aims-to-reduce-mental-health-stigma/

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Friends of the Milwaukee County Treatment Courts

(7 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Treatment Court program enhances public safety and reduces recidivism of those who suffer from serious or severe and persistent mental illness. to …

https://friendsoftreatmentcourts.com/

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A panel on firearms and mental health in Wausau by and for …

(2 days ago) WebCampbell is quick to point out that a veteran dies by suicide nearly every hour, or 17.5 per day as of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/special-reports/2024/05/14/firearms-mental-health-suicide-veterans-second-amendment/73197575007/

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Law Day 2024: Third Place Essay - mnbar.org

(2 days ago) WebNow this statistically does not make sense, as gun laws have become more strict, and are largely enforced across the US. The mental health changes we have …

https://www.mnbar.org/ramsey-county-bar-association/news/announcements/2024/05/21/law-day-2024-third-place-essay

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Milwaukee police arrest 13-year-old in connection to teens' death

(Just Now) Web414Life outreach and conflict mediation support: 414-439-5525. Milwaukee County's 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 414-257-7222. Milwaukee's Child Mobile …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/21/milwaukee-police-arrest-13-year-old-in-connection-to-teens-death/73791926007/

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Anoka agrees not to disclose renters' private medical information

(Just Now) WebMay 21, 2024 at 10:47 p.m. Anoka has agreed not to disclose private medical information about renters with mental health issues and to pay $175,000 to resolve a …

https://www.twincities.com/2024/05/21/anoka-settles-federal-complaint-that-city-violates-rights-of-mentally-ill-renters-with-anti-crime-law/

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Law enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school …

(7 days ago) WebLaw enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school shooting was difficult situation with few easy answers. If you or someone you know is dealing with …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/14/experts-grapple-with-difficult-decisions-in-mount-horeb-school-shooting/73631703007/

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Michigan closes 'loopholes' with signing of mental health, …

(Just Now) WebTue, May 21st 2024 at 7:59 PM. A new Michigan law is aiming to close "loopholes" to make sure mental health and substance abuse disorder patients get the …

https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-mental-health-substance-abuse-insurance-law-physical-care-governor-gretchen-whitmer-government-politics-legislation-lansing-ingham-county-state

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Milwaukee Dems prepare for special election showdown

(Just Now) WebReading Time: 4 minutes After a months-long wait, the special election to fill a heavily Democratic state Senate seat in the Milwaukee area is set. Scheduled for July …

https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/05/milwaukee-wisconsin-senate-special-election-democrat-drake-myers/

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Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, …

(9 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27, Michigan’s first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008, …

https://www.wilx.com/2024/05/21/bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-signed-by-gov-whitmer/

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Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws on …

(6 days ago) WebPublished: May. 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM CDT. OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that Nebraska violates federal civil rights laws when it comes to …

https://www.wowt.com/2024/05/15/justice-department-says-nebraska-violates-civil-rights-laws-mental-health/

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Wayne County plans mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale

(4 days ago) WebThe Wayne County commissioners on May 9 discussed plans to open a mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale. The walk-in clinic, with short-term inpatient …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/20/wayne-county-mental-health-urgent-care-honesdale/73643592007/

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DIFS Director Anita Fox Issues Statement After Governor Whitmer …

(8 days ago) Web(LANSING, MICH) Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox issued the following statement in response to Governor …

https://www.michigan.gov/difs/news-and-outreach/press-releases/2024/05/21/difs-director-anita-fox-issues-statement-after-governor-whitmer-signs-states-health-parity-law

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Law enforcement leaders eye therapy dogs as potential boost to …

(7 days ago) WebMental health experts and law enforcement officials looking to help officers cope with on-the-job trauma see therapy animals as a promising way to support the well …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/law-enforcement-leaders-eye-therapy-dogs-as-potential-boost-to-officer-mental-health/

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