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Child psychiatry consultation program could be expanded

by Jack Kelly | Apr 9, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Lawmakers and others are looking at ways to expand a consultation program that connects primary care doctors with children’s mental health specialists.

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State settles lawsuit with mental health clinic

by Jack Kelly | Apr 4, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A shuttered Milwaukee mental health clinic will pay $4.1 million to settle allegations it defrauded Medicaid, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.

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DHS awards grant for peer-run respite home for veterans

by Jack Kelly | Mar 28, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services has awarded a grant to Mental Health America of Wisconsin to develop and manage the nation’s first peer-run respite home for veterans, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Panel: More investment in student mental health needed

by Jack Kelly | Mar 26, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

More state investment is needed to improve student mental health in Wisconsin, panelists said last week in Milwaukee.

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Board approves consultant contract for Milwaukee mental healthcare revamp

by Jack Kelly | Mar 5, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Milwaukee County is moving forward on the redesign of its mental health crisis system.

Rogers plans to open new beds, rebrand

by Jack Kelly | Feb 28, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health’s plan to open new beds in southeastern Wisconsin is on track, according to a recent statement.

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Building Commission releases funds for MCW, mental health projects

by Jack Kelly | Feb 26, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The state's Building Commission recently approved the release of funds to help the Medical College of Wisconsin finish its Wausau campus, according to a statement from Gov. Tony Evers' office last week.

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Milwaukee gets first peer-run respite

by Jack Kelly | Feb 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The first peer-run respite in Milwaukee opened Tuesday, bringing a new model of mental health support to the city.

Disability Rights Wisconsin’s new executive director details priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 8, 2019 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

There's more work to be done to ensure that children with disabilities are getting the services they need, according to Lea Kitz, the new executive director for Disability Rights Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee County receives more MacArthur grant funding

by Jack Kelly | Jan 31, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Milwaukee County is receiving another grant from the MacArthur Foundation to continue its criminal justice reforms, according to a Wednesday statement.

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