Next Steps

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 and state, there continues to be an increase in demand for services. This impact on the public mental health system in Wisconsin has resulted in a need of additional resources to respond appropriately to the needs of those with mental illness and those experiencing a mental health crisis.

In an effort to emphasize the importance of mental health funding for counties as we approach the 2025-2026 legislative session, as well as the 2025-2027 biennial state budget, WCA is asking counties across the state to adopt resolutions in support of a state investment in county community support programs and crisis services.

We encourage you to act on this critical topic to counties and our citizens, as a unified voice will be important for our advocacy efforts in the new legislative session.

WCA SAMPLE RESOLUTION

• See the WCA Sample Resolution for your county’s consideration here.

LISTING OF COUNTIES THAT HAVE PASSED RESOLUTIONS

• See a listing of counties that have passed a resolution here.

WHERE TO SEND RESOLUTION
Please send a copy of the resolution to WCA Government Affairs Associate Chelsea Shanks via email or at 608.663.7188.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Mental health is incredibly important and we encourage you to reach out if you’re struggling. Please dial the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate assistance.