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Crisis Services: Someone to Respond
… Sending help when needed You may need someone to come to you during a mental health crisis. County mobile crisis response team When … -
Crisis Services: Someone to Talk to
… call 211. Helplines Use these resources to call, text, or message online to talk to someone during a mental health emergency. County Crisis Line Find your county from the list 988 … -
ForwardHealth: Having Someone Help You with Eligibility or Benefits
… legal guardians, and powers of attorney A conservator, legal guardian, or power or attorney is someone who has been appointed to act on behalf of another person. This happens when the person … using the instructions on the form. FoodShare authorized buyer A FoodShare authorized buyer is someone who can use your FoodShare benefits to buy food for your household. What can an … -
Share Spaces With Someone Who Has COVID-19 More Safely
… If you are a household member or caring for someone diagnosed with COVID-19, there are precautions you can take to avoid exposure so you and … others inside your home or in public for 10 days from the date of your last close contact with someone with COVID-19 (the date of last close contact is considered day 0). • Gloves are recommended when cleaning and disinfecting the areas and objects used by someone who is diagnosed or when coming into contact with bodily fluids. Gloves should be … -
New Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia
… Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia “I just don’t know what to do.” Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be challenging. The changes in … … p02068.pdf … New Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia … publications … -
What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused? Adult Protective Services Guide for Elder Adults at Risk and Adults at Risk
… What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused? Adult Protective Services Guide for Elder Adults at Risk and Adults at … to admit what is happening, especially when the alleged abuser is a family member or someone else they trust. Some may not identify the behavior as abusive, but rather just how the … contact with domestic abuse or sexual assault providers, if applicable; help arrange for someone to accompany the individual to the first appointment. • Talk to the individual about … -
Share Spaces With Someone Who Has COVID-19 More Safely, Spanish
… CÓMO COMPARTIR ESPACIOS CON ALGUIEN QUE TIENE COVID-19 DE FORMA MÁS SEGURA (SHARE SPACES WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS COVID-19 MORE SAFELY) … |Division of Public Health Página 2 de 2 P-02800S (08/2022) … p02800s.pdf … Share Spaces With Someone Who Has COVID-19 More Safely, Spanish … publications … -
Share Spaces With Someone Who Has COVID-19 More Safely, Hmong
… noj. COV CHAW NYOB UA KE NYAB XEEB DUA NROG IB TUG NEEG UAS MUAJ COVID-19 (SHARE SPACES WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS COVID-19 MORE SAFELY) Faj seeb: Siv cov tswv yim no ntau npaum li koj muaj peev … of Public Health Nplooj 2 ntawm 2 P-02800H (08/2022) … p02800h.pdf … Share Spaces With Someone Who Has COVID-19 More Safely, Hmong … publications … -
Suicide Prevention
… the risk factors for suicide? Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can't cause or predict a suicide attempt, … What are the protective factors for suicide? Protective factors make it less likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. Supporting people and promoting factors that … rage or talking about seeking revenge Extreme mood swings What can I do right now to help someone in emotional pain? Follow these five steps to help someone thinking about suicide. Ask: … -
MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Frequently Asked Questions
… MRSA to them is small. It is possible to spread MRSA by touching your nose and then touching someone else. Washing your hands with soap and water or alcohol gel after touching your nose and … I was told to clean high-touch areas of my home routinely. How often is "routinely"? If someone in your household has a MRSA infection with wound drainage that cannot be contained with … dry bandage or dressing. What should I do with used bandages, dressings, or tissues from someone who has a MRSA infection? Waste items may be thrown into the regular trash. If these … -
Adult Protective Services: Report Alleged Abuse
… of Wisconsin, contact the National Adult Protective Services Association . If you believe someone you know is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, you can get help. Call … county’s elder abuse or agency with questions. Learn how abuse is defined What happens when someone makes a report? Our ability to protect vulnerable adults is better than ever. Each … -
Adult Protective Services
… you better understand adult protective services and adults at risk . Who should I contact? If someone is in immediate, life-threatening danger, call the police or 911 right away. Wisconsin … You can also give your name and address, but that is not required either. What happens when someone makes a report? After you contact your county agency or elder agency, a caseworker will … -
SeniorCare: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
… F-10076 SeniorCare Authorization of Representative, F-10080 (PDF) (use this form if someone is completing the SeniorCare application on your behalf) You can also ask for an … 65. Once you’re 65, you can apply at any time. Coverage begins the month after you apply. Can someone else apply for me? Yes. You can have someone apply for you. They need to fill out the SeniorCare Authorization of Representative form, … -
Crisis Services: Building a Better System of Care
… to them, even if the emergency responders are well-intentioned. In the example above regarding someone planning to attempt suicide, it is likely that the individual or someone who cares about them may call 911. The 911 call center typically dispatches law … system of care for mental health crisis situations to dramatically improve the experience for someone with a mental health crisis. By integrating the core elements of Crisis Now, the national … -
COVID-19: Next Steps After Close Contact
… Follow these steps if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. You may be notified that you were exposed by a friend or relative, public … -
Family Planning Only Services Program: Resources
… Apply online: ACCESS website Print a copy: BadgerCare Plus Application Packet, F-10182 I want someone to act on my behalf . This can be a person or an organization. Learn more about who can … Only Services Program Fact Sheet, P-02314 ForwardHealth Program Resources I need to allow someone to see information about my eligibility . Use the Release of Confidential Information … benefits. MyACCESS mobile app Check your benefits. Get reminders. Submit documents. I want someone to act on my behalf . This can be a person or an organization. Learn more about who can …