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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 …

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

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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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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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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 …

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

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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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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 …

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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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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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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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 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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Mental Health & Wellness Resource Guide for Milwaukee County

(5 days ago) WEBThe guide is a valuable resource for schools, law enforcement agencies, health care providers, community organizations and individuals. Download a PDF copy >>. The print …

https://www.mhawisconsin.org/print-guide.aspx

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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 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. …

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

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Legal wrangling, adversarial approach complicate efforts to get …

(1 days ago) WEB“Wasting resources on involuntary hospitalization, as Milwaukee County has done forever, is a 1950’s approach that wastes money and denies mental health services to the …

https://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/Legal-wrangling-adversarial-approach-complicate-efforts-to-get-mental-health-help-209584751.html/

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Free Mental Health Resources - City of Milwaukee

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health Emergency Center. The Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC) is the new county-wide psychiatric Emergency Department offering 24/7/365 crisis mental …

https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources

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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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Imminent Danger: Law creates barriers to care for the mentally ill

(7 days ago) WEBImminent Danger: Law creates barriers to getting care for mentally ill. Meg Kissinger. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This report was originally published on Dec. …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/archives/2021/08/10/imminent-danger-law-creates-barriers-care-mentally-ill/1329021001/

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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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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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Involuntary Commitment to a Mental Health Facility in Wisconsin

(9 days ago) WEBWisconsin is known as a “least restrictive state” regarding its legal approach to mental health. That means that the Wisconsin mental health law, contained in Chapter 51 of …

https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/involuntary-commitment-to-a-mental-health-facility-in-wisconsin

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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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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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Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws on …

(6 days ago) WEBOMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that Nebraska violates federal civil rights laws when it comes to how it handles adults with …

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

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

(Just Now) WEBA new Michigan law is aiming to close "loopholes" to make sure mental health and substance abuse disorder patients get the care they need. Gov. Gretchen …

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

(2 days ago) WEBFor one veteran, mental health and gun ownership is critical combo Campbell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from 1966 to 1996, has seen …

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

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‘No one should go without the care they need’: Gov. Whitmer

(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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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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Trade Hotel Union Files Charges for Labor Law Violations

(6 days ago) WEBWorkers at The Trade Hotel attempting to organize a union filed charges for unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The workers are …

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/05/20/mke-county-trade-hotel-union-files-charges-for-labor-law-violations/

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Law enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school …

(7 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text "Hopeline" to the National Crisis Text …

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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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 …

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

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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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Anoka agrees not to disclose renters' private medical information

(Just Now) WEBAnoka has agreed not to disclose private medical information about renters with mental health issues and to pay $175,000 to resolve a complaint from the federal …

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 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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30-year commitment for DeForest man with rape, murder plan

(2 days ago) WEBA judge on Tuesday ordered a 30-year mental health commitment for a DeForest man who pleaded no contest last week to attempted homicide but was found …

https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/gabriel-savage-crime-deforest-attempted-homicide-wisconsin/article_951420ce-1791-11ef-ab08-c7b28f587c35.html

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