Mental Health, Children and Adolescent Inpatient Program (DHS 61.79): Renewal

Type

Renewal

Description

A mental health children and adolescent inpatient program means a county operated inpatient unit, general hospital psychiatric unit, or private psychiatric hospital whose primary objective is to provide care and intensive treatment for the mentally ill.

Duration

Up to two years with an annual fee.

Fees

Fees are paid annually.

Services/ProgramsAmount
1$550.00
2$800.00
3$1,000.00
4$1,175.00
5$1,350.00
Each additional$100.00

Instructions

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) sends desk or site renewal information at least 60 days prior to expiration. These materials are to be returned within 30 days of expiration. If you require duplicate information, contact the DQA Behavioral Health Certification Section.

The following applications are required for certification of a children and adolescent inpatient program recertification:

Wisconsin statute

Wisconsin Stat. ch. 51, State Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Act

Wisconsin administrative code

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 12, Caregiver Background Checks

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 13, Reporting and Investigation of Caregiver Misconduct

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 61, Community Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Wisconsin Admin. Code § 61.78, Additional Requirements for Programs Serving Children and Adolescents - Introduction and Personnel

Wisconsin Admin. Code § 61.79, Children and Adolescent Inpatient Program

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 92, Confidentiality of Treatment of Records

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 94, Patient Rights and Resolution of Patient Grievances

Program information

Visit the Mental Health Treatment Programs webpage for more information.

Glossary

 
Last revised August 15, 2025