Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health
Working together to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites
The Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health brings together 10 state agencies to create a statewide action plan to address Wisconsin's mental health crisis. To improve and support the mental health of all Wisconsinites, we must take a "whole of government" approach.
We're seeking public input!
In order for our work to be successful, we need to hear directly from Wisconsinites impacted by the mental health crisis. Whether you live with a condition, support a loved one, work as a peer support specialist, or work in the mental health field – we need to hear from you.
Share your ideas with us by June 30
About the council
The council brings together state agencies to expand prevention efforts and increase access to mental health services when and where people need them. By collaborating and bringing together state agencies, we can improve the mental health outcomes of Wisconsinites. The Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health is charged with:
- Bringing together state agencies to assess mental health programs, evaluate gaps, and align programs
- Reviewing current programs, including those developed using American Rescue Plan Act funds, to determine sustainability or expansion
- Developing proposals to address the root causes of the mental health crisis, create pathways to sustain interagency partnerships, and develop performance metrics to evaluate the outcomes of these initiatives
- Strengthening agency relationships with community partners, including local units of government, school districts, court systems, and others, to build capacity to address the mental health crisis
- Collaborating to improve the social and economic factors, also known as social determinants, that impact one's mental health, such as access to quality, affordable health care, safe housing, food security, financial security, and social connection among Wisconsinites
The council connects the dots across 10 state agencies to create a statewide action plan to address Wisconsin's mental health crisis. The plan will include recommendations to expand prevention efforts and increase access to mental health services when and where people need them.
Members
- Kathy Blumenfeld, Secretary, Department of Administration
- Aileen Switzer, Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Jeff Pertl, Secretary, Department of Children and Families
- Jared Hoy, Secretary, Department of Corrections
- Kirsten Johnson, Secretary, Department of Health Services
- Leah Moore, Department of Military Affairs
- Dan Hereth, Secretary, Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Joey Hoey, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Amy Pechacek, Secretary, Department of Workforce Development
- Elmer Jr. Moore, CEO and Executive Director, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Investing in mental health
Governor Evers' 2025-27 Executive Budget continues the governor's commitment to do what's best for kids, keep communities safe, and ensure folks have the support and resources they need by investing nearly $1 billion in mental health services for all Wisconsinites.