Héctor Colón
Héctor Colón, President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc.
Previously, Colón, was the director of Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services.
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Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission
"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."
Sep 4th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint
Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues
Jul 25th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Ticket Packages and Passes on Sale This Week
Through Aug. 1, Festival passes, 6-packs and new 10-packs boast the biggest discount of the season, with Milwaukee Film Members earning an additional discount as part of their benefits.
May 28th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Historic Pipe Organ at Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre to Bring Back Some Movie Magic
Milwaukee Film has secured a 1925 Wurlitzer, which is currently being prepared for future installation
May 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Launches Next Phase of Restoration at Historic Oriental Theatre
All phase-two projects are scheduled to be complete before the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Achieves $10 Million Fundraising Goal
While the campaign enjoyed support from over 900 contributors, several highly committed philanthropists supported the campaign through generous lead donations.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Names Jackie Harcourt Vice President of Fundraising
Harcourt has extensive experience in this realm, having served as the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at the United Community Center for 15 years.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Schools’ Program Provides Mental Health Care
Students from south side UCC schools get mental health help both at school and home.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates Announced
Film submissions for the annual event are now being accepted
Jan 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council
"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."
Nov 29th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic
300 opioid overdoses in county last year. Task force proposes eight focus areas.
May 22nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Hasty Action by Supervisors Pushes Valuable Leader Out the Door
"The loss of his leadership is a real blow to the county..."
Jun 6th, 2017 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Colón brings vision, values-driven leadership to LSS
As President and CEO, Colón will work with LSS board, staff and partners to propel the organization forward.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Press Release
Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson: “I Stand with My Constituents”
Dark money has no place in County Board proceedings
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Sup. Marcelia Nicholson
Milwaukee County Board Confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS
On a vote of 11-6, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors confirmed Hector Colon for an additional 18-month term.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Hector Colon Kept Suicide Attempts and Desperate Efforts to Avoid Racially Abusive Guards Hidden from Supervisors
“I am deeply troubled that Director Colon was not forthcoming about recent incidents at Lincoln Hills...”
Sep 21st, 2016 by Sup. Sequanna Taylor
Supervisor Moore Omokunde Votes Against Reconfirmation of Hector Colón as Director of the Department of Health and Human Services
“Sadly, the lack of transparency and forthrightness on the part of Director Colón seems to fit a pattern of behavior we have seen from this administration...”
Sep 14th, 2016 by Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde
Medical Society of Milwaukee Welcomes Representative Patrick J. Kennedy to Milwaukee During National Recovery Month
Medical Society and partners hope to create greater awareness of prescription opioid abuse epidemic through the words of Kennedy, whose family has lived through addiction, mental illness and recovery.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Medical Society of Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Receives $2.4 Million Grant from SAMHSA to Support Housing First Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Aug 29th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Final session in series of special Public Safety Committee meetings set for Monday
The effort is part of a larger Common Council initiative to engage community members, civic leaders and police in combatting the epidemic of criminal activity in the City of Milwaukee.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Ald. Bob Donovan
County’s defensive reaction to committee testimony disappointing
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 7, 2016
Jun 7th, 2016 by Ald. Bob Donovan
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Honors World Health Day
WHO is issuing a call for action on diabetes, highlighting the need to step up prevention and treatment of the disease that affects 422 million adults globally.
Apr 7th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness
New system emphasizing community care brings people with mental illness into neighborhoods.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Case Against County Executive Chris Abele Begins Monday
Chairman Lipscomb Filed Suit Against Abele’s Unilateral Actions, Refusal to Appear Before County Board
Feb 26th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Abele Cannot Dodge Judicial Review
Lipscomb Says Let the Court Decide
Dec 22nd, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces $100,000 Grant From Bader Philanthropies to Support Housing First initiative
Foundation supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Nov 25th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Supervisors Haas, Weishan Blast County Executive Chris Abele Over Sex Offender Placement
They Received Little Notice of County Decision of “Inappropriate Placement”
Nov 20th, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues
Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.
Oct 21st, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Flexible services help more Milwaukee County residents apply for energy assistance
New locations, new approach put applications 26% ahead of last year
Oct 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County DHHS launches new energy assistance application program
Community events on Saturday, September 26 aim to raise awareness, help people apply
Sep 24th, 2015 by Milwaukee County
Supervisors Weddle and Rainey Blast Chris Abele and Hector Colon Over Energy Assistance Contract
They say move to award energy assistance contract to UMOS and Community Advocates defies last week’s county board vote granting an extension to SDC.
Aug 6th, 2015 by Martin Weddle
Milwaukee County Continues Transition toward a Robust Community-Based Model of Mental Health Care
The County is seeking a provider to provide inpatient, observation and emergency services.
Jul 16th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Finally, Mental Health Care System Improving
Decades overdue, system is moving toward more community care and less overload at county mental health care complex.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.
Apr 8th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
