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Narcan Vending Machines Arrive in County
The free-to-use vending machines contain fentanyl testing strips, nasal naloxone and other overdose reduction products.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Isiah HolmesCounty Opens New Community Mental Health Clinic
Clinic on Northwest Side will provide services to underinsured and uninsured patients.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County to Highlight Ways to Access Mental Health Services During May – Mental Health Awareness Month
Access to mental health resources is a national conversation. Behavioral Health Services spokespeople are available throughout May to discuss how and where to access services.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health DivisionCrowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCrowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths
County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building
Plans call for a $42 million, 4-story, 60,000-square-foot facility at 12th and Cherry.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer7 Takeaways From Crowley’s 2023 State of the County Speech
Going back to college, helping youth and counting on a new partnership with the state.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building
County has open call for ideas, including asking for ways to develop the former department store.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerYouth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCommittee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans
Progress on two major affordable housing projects pushed by Crowley.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Receives $15 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds from U.S. Treasury
Nov 7th, 2022 by County Executive David Crowley
Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMental Health Complex Is Closing
Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCost of Youth Offenders Keeps Rising
Number sent to costly state prisons nearly doubled since March, imperiling county's alternative youth justice programs.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerCoggs Building Could Be Razed
New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerYouth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Matt MartinezState Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home
County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerEvers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Executive David Crowley Launches Community Health & Healing Series
Events will be held across the community with Leaders and & Health Advocates Addressing Mental Health Needs and Eliminating Barriers to Services
Mar 9th, 2022 by County Executive David CrowleyMilwaukee County DHHS is Seeking Input on the Future of its Human Services Facility through the ‘Coggs Center Community Survey’
Residents are encouraged to take the survey and share their ideas for accessing human services
Feb 25th, 2022 by Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human ServicesMilwaukee County Distributed Nearly 200,000 N95 Masks to Community Agencies and General Public in First Week of February
Public Mask Distribution at Marcia P. Coggs Center to Continue Next Week, Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Feb 4th, 2022 by County Executive David CrowleyHalf of State Women Want To Quit Jobs
Compared to one-third nationally, survey finds. 68% of Wisconsin women workers feel stressed.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Erik GunnCounty Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Leaders Applaud Action on Assembly Bill 374
Governor’s bill signing allows for maximum amount of settlement dollars to be sent to Wisconsin counties to address the opioid epidemic
Jul 1st, 2021 by County Executive David CrowleyMilwaukee County to Host Walk at Washington Park in Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
--Join County Executive David Crowley and others to increase awareness of this important issue--
Jun 4th, 2021 by Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks
May 26th, 2021 by Sup. Sequanna Taylor
Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerChairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County
Mar 5th, 2021 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerCrowley Merging County Departments
The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Reveals Strategy that Eliminates Department on Aging
Silence Broken after Continual Probing
Sep 28th, 2020 by COA Chair Richmond IzardMental Health Services Expanded with Grants
Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Behavioral Health Division receives over $6.4 Million in Grants
Three diverse grants help support the transition to a full continuum of care
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health DivisionHow to Stay Cool in Heat Wave
Relief harder to find amid pandemic. Some groups in city offering help.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Bridget FogartyWith Summer Here, Milwaukee County Officials Encourage Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather
With people isolating because of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to check on vulnerable residents
Jun 29th, 2020 by County Executive David CrowleyCrowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer