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Experts talk future of mental health services in Milwaukee County, state

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 10, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

More work needs to be done to support Milwaukee County’s transition to boost community mental health services and Wisconsin’s crisis services, experts said at a forum last week sponsored by the iCare Stakeholder Planning Advisory Committee.

Evers signs off on student mental health bills

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 3, 2020 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers signed three bills into state law on Monday that target student mental health.

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Board approves Mental Health Complex sale

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 28, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approved the sale of the Mental Health Complex and its land to members of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center on Thursday.

Oxford House expands to Milwaukee

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 24, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A nonprofit is bringing its sober living houses to Milwaukee.

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North Central Health Care pursues renovations, study to prepare for future

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 21, 2020 | Hospitals, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Michael Loy, CEO of North Central Health Care, said that a major renovation project and a study they’re doing on mental health needs in the community will position the central Wisconsin provider for the future.

New unit opens at Winnebago Mental Health Institute

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 12, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A new admissions unit at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh opened Tuesday, part of a series of state mental health investments being implemented this year, according to a statement.

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State agency to focus on increase in mental illness, loss of relationship skills among youth

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 11, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Office of Children’s Mental Health plans to take a deeper look this year into the growing number of young adults reporting a mental illness and losing critical relationship skills, according to their annual report.

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Marquette gets $8 million for mental health professionals

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 10, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Marquette University received an $8 million gift to help grow the number of mental health providers in Wisconsin, according to a recent statement.

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Children’s Wisconsin details mental health effort

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 7, 2020 | Hospitals, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last November, Children’s Wisconsin announced an ambitious plan to tackle kids’ mental health in the state. Health system executives describe the issue as a public health crisis.

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Rogers plans Sheboygan location

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 3, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Rogers Behavioral Health has gained approval to break ground this spring on a new location in Sheboygan, according to a statement released last week.

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Milwaukee County executive candidates call for investment in community-based services

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 15, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Candidates running for Milwaukee County executive said Tuesday they’d work to invest in community-based services to prevent more serious and costly mental health issues.