Mental Health Care in Wisconsin

Mental Health Facilities by City in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 111 cities are listed below the table.

Crisis and Support Lines in Wisconsin

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Call your county crisis line. When phone support isn't enough, the county may send a mobile crisis response team that includes at least one first responder or mental health and substance use professional. You can also call 988. Most county crisis lines operate 24/7; some operate only during business hours.

• Wisconsin crisis services

Wisconsin's Mental Health Agency

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services oversees public mental health services in Wisconsin.

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services
• Find local services through Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Medicaid program is BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth). Most people who get BadgerCare Plus get it through HMOs (health maintenance organizations). Most BadgerCare Plus or SSI Medicaid members are required to enroll in an HMO; some members are not required to join an HMO but can choose to, and other members cannot join an HMO. Members outside an HMO use fee-for-service BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid providers. Covered mental health services the state names include Mental health and substance abuse treatment, Mental health and medical day treatment, Mental health and psychosocial rehab services, including case management from staff at certified community support programs, Treatment in institutions for mental disease (under 21, under 22 if receiving care at 21, or 65 or older) and Preventive mental health and substance abuse screening and counseling for pregnant people at risk. Mental health and substance abuse treatment has full coverage (not including room and board), with a $0.50 to $3 copay per service limited to the first 15 hours or $825 of services, whichever comes first, per calendar year. Copays are not required in a hospital setting or for residential substance use disorder treatment. Members under 19, pregnant members and members at or below 50% of the federal poverty level have no copays. HMOs must offer a behavioral health provider within 30 days after an inpatient mental health stay.

• BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth) mental health services
• Wisconsin Medicaid behavioral health

County Human Services Departments

Wisconsin's 72 counties are responsible for delivering services and providing for the well-being, treatment, and care of individuals living with mental health concerns. DHS links a directory to contact your county agency and suggests calling 211 to learn about local mental health services.

• County human services departments in Wisconsin

Check a Therapist's License in Wisconsin

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active Wisconsin license.

• Psychologists and private practice school psychologists: Psychology Examining Board (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services)
• Marriage and family therapists, professional counselors and social workers: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services)

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.

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Frequently Asked Questions