Find Care for Your Patient/Client in the Community

To find mental health or substance use care resources located within the county of Milwaukee, leverage one or more of the resources below. Please note, there may be eligibility requirements or capacity constraints. It is recommended to set realistic expectations with patients when discussing referrals or next steps.

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Supporting someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis? Call 414-257-7222 (24/7/365). 

Ways To Find Care

Options to find care on your own or connect with someone who can help you find care.

  • Dial 211 to talk to an expert to find care that meets your needs.

  • For information specific to Milwaukee County-administered services, call the following resource lines:

    Children: 414-257-7607 - Adults: 414-257-8085

  • For resources and navigation support for children and youth with special health care needs call WI Wayfinder at 800-234-KIDS (5437)

  • Visit HERE to search the IMPACT 211 Mental Health and Substance Use Directory. This directory offers a list of mental health and substance use provider options in Milwaukee County. Enter your zip code and click the service you need. You can even text or email the information right from the navigation chat tool to yourself or others.

  • Chat online with an IMPACT 211 expert to find care that meets your needs. CLICK TO GET STARTED

  • Text your zip code to 898-211 to get help from an expert in finding the services you need.

Walk-In Services

Before visiting, we strongly recommend calling to confirm the operating hours.

Adult Mental Health Support

Access Clinics

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

 

Access Clinic East
Located within Outreach Community Health Centers

210 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

Access Clinic North
Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

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

 

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

 

Crisis Resource Center - West

5566 N 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53218

 

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

 

Sirona Recovery

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

 

WCS

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

 

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

Children’s Wisconsin Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

 8915 W. Connell Court, Milwaukee, WI, 53266

 

Milwaukee County Mental Health Clinic

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

 

Emergency Services - 24/7/365

If the individual you are supporting is experiencing a mental health emergency, send them to the Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC). A mental health emergency refers to a situation where an individual 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.