WISCONSIN
The "Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives" campaign is being conducted in Wisconsin by Wisconsin United for Mental Health (WUMH). WUMH is a partnership of public and private organizations created to help educate Wisconsinites about mental illness and to serve as a resource for people around the State. Wisconsin United for Mental Health is dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with having a mental illness and encouraging people to seek the necessary treatment.
The organization was launched in May 2002 with the support of many State, nonprofit, advocacy, and consumer groups. Other public education efforts undertaken by Wisconsin United for Mental Health include regular opinion pieces in State daily and weekly newspapers, public service announcements, working with State libraries to distribute information on mental illness, and more. You can learn more about the Wisconsin United for Mental Health by clicking here, or by calling (866) 948-6483.
For more information about mental health in Wisconsin, you can contact any of the other organizations listed below.
Wisconsin United for Mental Health
Provides information on mental illnesses and treatment options. This partnership
of public and private organizations includes the agencies listed below.
www.wimentalhealth.org
Toll-Free: 866-948-6483
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Disability and Elder Services, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Develops mental health policies and standards, contracts for community
mental health services, and provides information and technical assistance
to counties, providers, consumers and families.
www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/mentalhealth
Tel: 608-267-7792
Grassroots Empowerment Project
Provides support, advocacy, and technical assistance to mental health consumers.
Facilitates the development of statewide consumer-run organizations and
peer support programs, and promotes the inclusion of consumer participation
in policy decision making.
Tel: 608-206-5094
Helping Others Prevent and Educate about Suicide
Raises public awareness and education about suicide, prevention, and mental
illness, and offers information, training, and advocacy to families.
www.hopes-wi.org
Tel: 608-274-1838
Toll-Free: 800-784-2433
Mental Health Associations serving Wisconsin
Several NMHA chapters in Wisconsin provide
mental health information about local services and advocacy programs.
For information on other Wisconsin chapters, contact the National Mental
Health Association Information Center.
www.nmha.org
Tel: 414-276-3122 Toll-Free: 877-642-4630 (Milwaukee)
Toll-Free: 800-969-6642
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Wisconsin
Improves the quality of life for those affected by mental illness. Provides
information, advocacy, support, and training to families and consumers
within their communities.
www.namiwisconsin.org
Tel: 608-268-6000 Toll-Free in WI: 800-236-2988
NAMI (National) Tel: 703-524-7600 Toll-Free: 800-950-6264
Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy, Inc.
Provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance.
www.w-c-a.org
Tel: 608-267-0214 (Madison) Toll-Free: 800-928-8778
Tel: 414-342-8700 (Milwaukee) Toll-Free: 800-708-3034
Wisconsin Council on Mental Health
The council is made up of consumers, family members, advocates, and providers
who give advice on the use of State and Federal resources and the implementation
of mental health programs.
www.mhc.state.wi.us
