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Find a whole community of health and wellness resources.

Better Ways to Cope (BWTC) is a community-centered harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery campaign powered by the Department of Health and Human Services. This multi-faceted movement uses media platforms to promote services, regrants funds to community organizations, shares resources with community members and equips everyone with the skills to cope in a better way. 

 

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Find mental health and substance use care resources. 

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Milwaukee County Crisis Line

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis line.

414-257-7222   

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Services - 24/7

If you, a family member, or a friend is experiencing a mental health emergency, go to the Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC) located at 1525 N. 12th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53205. A mental health emergency refers to a situation in which you or your friend/family member poses an immediate risk to themselves or others. Examples of mental health emergencies may include:

  • Thoughts of suicide, self-harm or harming others

  • Violent, erratic or aggressive behavior

  • Significant worsening of mental health symptoms

*Like any medical emergency, sometimes distance matters and it may be best to go to the nearest emergency department for a quick clinical assessment or call 911.

414-966-3030

Mental Health Emergency Center

Adult Mental Health Support

Walk-In Services

Before visiting, we strongly recommend calling to confirm the operating hours. Offers assessments, counseling, medication evaluation, peer support, referrals, and connections to other services for uninsured and underinsured Milwaukee County residents 18 years old and older.

Access Clinic South
Located within Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (National Ave.)

1635 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

414-257-7900

Access Clinic East
Located within Outreach Community Health Centers

210 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

414-257-7665

Access Clinic North
Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

8200 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53218

414-257-5190

Adult Substance Use Support

Access Points

Offers assessments, counseling, peer support, and substance use treatment referrals.

WestCare

2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53212

414-263-6000

Sirona Recovery

205 W. Highland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203

414-552-8079

Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)

2610 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53206

414-885-2329

Crisis Resource Centers

Offers assessment and stabilization for mental health or substance use crisis.

Crisis Resource Center - South

5409 W Villard Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53218

414-539-4042

Crisis Resource Center - West

5566 N 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53218

414-290-9730

Children & Adolescents (Ages 5-18) – Mental Health Support

Children’s Wisconsin Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic (Urgent Care)

 8915 W. Connell Court, Milwaukee, WI, 53266

Open daily 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

414-337-3400

Milwaukee County Mental Health Clinic

1919 W. North Avenue, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

414-257-7665

Community Organizations


Running Rebels

Running Rebels Community Organization guides Milwaukee youth into adulthood through mentoring, positive programming, and community connection.

414-264-8222


Neu-Life Community Development

Neu-Life takes an innovative approach to growing and retaining talent by recruiting our own teen program participants to become the next generation of Neu-Life staff. We provide youth with the resources, support and guidance they need to succeed in life.

414-993-3924


True Skool

We engage, empower & educate youth, families and communities through transformative arts and Hip Hop Culture. TRUE Skool continues to empower youth and young adults through our unique pipeline services.

414-445-9079


Mack Theatre Group

We actively encourage the ethos of "acting instead of acting out." Through our Rehabilitative Theater initiative, we uplift a diverse range of youth affected by Wisconsin's criminal legal system, equipping them with life skills and a sense of belonging. 

414-433-7650


Changing Hands Mentoring Foundation

We tackle critical topics and promote personal growth in a structured, interactive setting. We connect youth with dedicated mentors who understand the unique challenges they face.

414-982-9923


Community Advocates Public Policy Institute

Community Advocates offers more than 40 programs, providing services and assistance that inspire Milwaukee’s neediest individuals and families to envision a future with hope. We provide individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity.

414-449-4777


Fresh Start Learning

We support Those who are coping with sexual assault, human trafficking or domestic violence with substance use. We offer support groups, mentorship, peer specialists and career building. People without homes can get weekend shelters via referral services via 211. 

414-544-2649


Samad's House

Creating an environment that provides individuals who have a history of substance abuse with the necessary tools to manage sobriety, restore families and comfortably re-acclimate into society.

414-312-7600


Black Space HQ

We're normalizing therapy for Black and Brown people. They’re for us by us. Our sessions are facilitated by Black and Brown therapists. You don’t have to explain who you are.

414-249-7301


Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)

We work with individuals and families to address unmet needs and reduce involvement with public systems by providing person-centered services and programs in every area of their lives.

414-290-0400

MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1220 W. Vliet St.

Suite 301

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205

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Our Vision

Together, creating healthy communities.

Our Mission

Empowering safe, healthy, meaningful lives.

Our Values

Partnership, Respect, Integrity, 

Diversity, Excellence

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