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State Investment in Mental Health Funding
Mental health response services are a vital part of any community. In Wisconsin, counties are responsible for the well-being, treatment, and care of people with mental illness and substance use disorders. With increasing awareness around mental health in our country...
WCA Launches Public Service Announcement on Mental Health Awareness
On March 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association launched a statewide public service announcement that highlights the mental health crisis our state is facing. The video states that nearly 22 percent of Wisconsin adults have reported having a mental illness....
Racine County Announces $25 Million Investment into Mental Health
On Monday, March 13, leaders in Racine County announced a $25 million investment that will help build a new behavioral health services site. The building will be an expansion of the Taylor Avenue campus and will go on the city's south side at the former Brannum...
NACo Resource Kit: Mental Health First Aid Program
County leaders have told NACo they fear an upcoming “second pandemic” pertaining to COVID-19-related mental health issues that communities are not prepared to face. To help tackle the coming challenges, NACo has partnered with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing...