The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program provides information, referral and care coordination services to children with special health care needs. These services are provided through a contract with the Northern Region Children with Special Health Care Needs Center. Links:…
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Post Partum Support
Public Health Nurses can provide education and support services through home visits and telephone consultations to families with young children. Referrals may be made for: Breastfeeding support. Support following the birth of a baby. Questions regarding the health, safety, development…
Mental Health Support Organizations
Local Support Organizations Alzheimer’s Outreach Office | 715-362-7779 Community Mental Health Services | 715-365-7000 Compassionate Friends | 715-362-3395 | 877-969-0010 Support group for parents and siblings after the death of a child offering contact other bereaved parents as well as…
Alcohol & Other Drug Use Addiction (AODA)
In the following links, you will find the information you need to help yourself or a loved one with alcoholism. Get the facts, answers, and assistance that you need to deal with the disease of alcohol addiction or help a…
Maternal and Child Mental Health
Have you ever heard of “Baby Blues?” About 50-80% of new mothers cry and feel overwhelmed, crabby, restless and anxious. Let your health care provider know if the blues last more than two weeks. Take good care of yourself. Ask for…
Depression
Signs and symptoms of depression: Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety Pessimism, indifference Loss of energy, persistent lethargy Feelings of guilt, worthlessness Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness Inability to…
Suicide Prevention
If you, or someone you know, is suicidal and needs immediate help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Toll-Free: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) Spanish: 1-888-628-9454 Suicide Warning…
Mental Health
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Emergency Crisis Line for Forest, Vilas and Oneida Counties at 1-888-299-1188. If you are not experiencing an emergency, but would like to seek advice, treatment, or appropriate resources, please contact your primary care physician…
