Better Ways To Cope Resources

Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

List of DHHS Services

Milwaukee County Crisis Line

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

414-257-7222    

Healthy MKE

Find mental health and substance use care resources. 

Mental Health - Healthy MKE

For Immmediate Mental Health Support

Get Help/Consigue Ayuda - Mental Health - Healthy MKE

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