Mental Health Treatment Programs: Certification
This page has information about getting certification to offer mental health treatment programs.
Review Wisconsin Admin Code
Below are links to the Wisconsin Admin Codes. Review the code before applying for your certification.
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 34 Emergency mental health service programs
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 35 Outpatient mental health clinics
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 36 Comprehensive community services for persons with mental disorders and substance-use disorders
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 40 Mental health day treatment for youth
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 50 Youth crisis stabilization facilities
- Wisconsin Admin Code § 61.71 Inpatient program standards
- Wisconsin Admin Code § 61.75 Day treatment program
- Wisconsin Admin Code § 61.79 Children and adolescent inpatient program
- Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 63 Community support programs for chronically mentally ill persons
Get certified
Select a link to learn more about applying. Each listing includes the chapter and section number from the Wisconsin administrative code and the service name.
- Initial certification
- Emergency Mental Health Service Programs Initial Certification Application - DHS 34, F-00551 (Word)
- Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Initial Certification Application - DHS 35, F-00059 (Word)
- For application materials regarding Wis. Admin Code ch. DHS 36, contact the Division of Quality Assurance, Behavior Health Certification Section at 608-261-0656
- Day Treatment for Youth Initial Certification Program - DHS 40, F-02564 (Word)
- Youth Crisis Stabilization Facilities Initial Certification Application - DHS 50, F-03289 (Word)
- Adult Inpatient Program Initial Certification Application - DHS 61.71, F-03290 (Word)
- Mental Health, Day Treatment Program initial certification
- Children and Adolescent Inpatient Program Initial Certification Application - DHS 61.79, F-00547 (Word)
- Mental Health, Community Support Programs for Chronically Mental Ill Persons initial certification
- All services Initial Certification Application for Branch Office or School Branch Office, F-03082C (Word)
- For recertification information, please email dhsdqamentalhealthandsubstanceusecertification@dhs.wisconsin.gov