DHS Search Results
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MMHI: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
… The Program of Assertive Community Treatment or PACT uses a team approach to provide comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support. The model of care is designed for people that have a very … 24-hour staffing with professionals from multiple specialties to provide intensive care and treatment. Staff supported PACT participants in their homes, on the job, and in social settings. … -
Substance Use: Drug Overdose Deaths Dashboard
… View the dashboard to see rates and trends on drug-related deaths in Wisconsin. The data includes information on deaths related to opioids, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Filter the dashboard data by drug, location, or other demographic information. Wisconsin Drug Overdose Deaths … -
Client Rights: Admitting Minors to Outpatient Treatment
… for children to receive outpatient developmental disability, mental health, or substance use treatment. We provide guidance below on these rules. This is not legal advice. Can a child receive outpatient treatment without a parent’s or legal guardian’s consent? A child can receive outpatient alcohol treatment if it is for prevention, intervention, or follow-up. A child can receive outpatient … -
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
… Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a public health approach to getting early intervention and treatment services to people with substance use disorders. It also helps those at risk of having these disorders. Primary care centers, emergency rooms, and other treatment settings use SBIRT with at-risk substance users. The goal is to step in before … -
WISH: Violent Death Module – Related Links
… of Health Services Injury Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin National Violent Death Reporting System Wisconsin Deaths (annual report) Each year mortality data for the … the number and rate of deaths overall and by age, sex, and cause. The source of data is death certificates. … -
National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)
… 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, in 2018. NVDRS uses a multisource approach (i.e., death certificates, coroner/medical examiner reports, law enforcement records, and crime … Using information from all of these sources, data abstractors in each state assign a manner of death (i.e., suicide, homicide, unintentional firearm deaths, legal interventions, and … International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) code for underlying cause of death (UCOD), circumstances contributing to the death, and characteristics of the death, … -
Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1
… The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new service March 1 that will help connect people with available vaccine. The … -
Wisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments
… announced today that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments molnupiravir and Paxlovid to treat patients diagnosed with mild to moderate COVID-19. … serious illness or hospitalization from COVID-19. Wisconsinites who may be eligible for these treatments should talk with their health care provider. “While these new antiviral pills may help … and talk with your health care provider to see if you may be eligible to receive one of these treatments. More information can be found on the DHS COVID-19: Treatments and Medications webpage … -
Dose of Reality: Opioids Treatment and Recovery
… Opioid use disorder can be a struggle when you feel you are alone. However, there are treatment programs and recovery supports available that can make health and wellness possible for … what health and wellness means for people with different experiences. Learn more about these treatment programs and recovery supports and connect with a provider to discuss which options may … people understand their opioid use disorder and their reasons for using opioids. This form of treatment can be done at a clinic or office or by telehealth. Inpatient or residential treatment. … -
Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS)
… The Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) manages and supports seven care and treatment facilities for people living with psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities, … community mental health and substance use services, community mental health and substance use treatment services for people in the criminal justice system, and the protection of client rights … -
Centralized Reporting of Client/Patient/Resident Death Determination
… psychotropic medications, or suicide via form F-62470 Client/Patient/Resident Death Determination. This memo provides information regarding the new centralized location for … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Breast Cancer Data
… is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Breast cancer is one type of cancer . Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below for more information about breast cancer. Access the breast cancer data Need Help? Give us a call at 608-267-2488 or send us an email. What is … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Pancreatic Cancer Data
… is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one type of cancer. Review the FAQs below for more information about pancreatic cancer. Access the pancreatic cancer data Need Help? Give us a call at 608-267-2488 or send us an email. What is … -
OBVI: What are the Rehabilitation Teaching Services?
… to reach stated goals. Areas of Training and Skill Building Indoor Orientation and Mobility: Teaching safe and efficient travel skills using methods and techniques that maximize safety in the community. Activities of Daily Living: Teaching personal, and home management skills, as well as skills transferable to the work setting … Skills of interviewing, developing resources, and leisure time management to name a few. Group Teaching Events Group teaching events are offered for individuals experiencing low vision. Areas … -
Client Rights: Your Rights When Receiving Treatment
… Learn your rights Legal rights when receiving services Anyone in Wisconsin who receives treatment in a community-based setting, such as a group foster home or treatment session, is protected by these rights. Here are the laws and codes outlining your … and receive private phone calls. Financial rights , including the right to: Be informed of treatment charges. Be paid for work. Manage personal finances. Personal rights , including the … -
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Washington County
… ADRC of Washington County Phone: 877-306-3030 TTY/TDD/Relay: Email: adrc@washcowisco.gov Office Location: 333 E. Washington St., Suite 1000 West Bend, WI 53095 … -
Mental Health Treatment Programs: DQA Numbered Memos
… Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) Numbered Memos for mental health treatment programs are documents issued by the Division that deal with policies, information and …