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Oneida County Health Department

 

Mental Health

 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the

Emergency Crisis Line for Forest, Vilas and Oneida Counties at

1-888-299-1188

 

If you are not experiencing an emergency, but would like to seek advice, treatment, or appropriate resources, please contact your primary care physician or dial 211.  This service provides free and confidential information and referrals regarding community services.

 

The purpose of this website is to provide a ready resource for those seeking additional information about mental health issues.  It is the intent of Oneida County Health Department, in collaboration with various community agencies and the Mental Health Interagency Council, to help guide the consumer to appropriate educational and supportive opportunities and options.  It is our utmost goal to eliminate the stigma falsely associated with mental health issues.

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION

 

If you, or someone you know, is suicidal and needs immediate help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

1-800-273-TALK (8255)   or     local/Rhinelander:   715-362-5695

TTY:  1-800-799-4TTY (4889)

Spanish:  1-888-628-9454

 

Warning Signs of Suicide:Suicide Image

  • Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
  • Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means
  • Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities - seemingly without thinking
  • Feeling trapped - like there's no way out
  • Increasing alcohol or drug use
  • Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
  • Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
  • Experiencing dramatic mood changes
  • Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life

If you or someone you know exhibits any of the preceding signs, please contact a mental health professional or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.

 

Prevent Suicide Wisconsin               1-800-273-TALK

http://www.preventsuicidewi.org

 

Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign

http://www.reachout.com

Youth-generated website with expert-reviewed information and stories.  Offers an opportunity for teens to connect with others in a supportive, safe environment

 

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention  888-333-2377   

http://www.afsp.org/
A "national non-profit organization dedicated to funding the research, education, and treatment programs necessary to prevent suicide."


hopes                               608-274-9686       608-274-9686     

http://www.hopes-wi.org/
Madison, Wisconsin based non-profit offering QPR training and speakers in order to prevent suicides and educate and increase awareness of depression and suicide

 

Note: Please consider contacting your church family services and/or clergy for consultation.

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Signs and symptoms of depression:

  • Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells                     
  • Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
  • Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
  • Pessimism, indifference
  • Loss of energy, persistent lethargy 
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
  • Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
  • Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
  • Unexplained aches and pains
  • Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

If you experience five or more of these symptoms for more than two weeks or if any of these symptoms interfere with work or family activities, consult with your doctor for a thorough evaluation. This should include a complete physical exam (some other illnesses can cause these symptoms), being open and honest about how you are feeling and a review of your family’s history.

 

Mayo Clinic Depression Self-Assessment

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/TAB=indepth

Various topics that include definitions, risk factors, self-assessment, caregiver depression.

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance      800-826-3632       800-826-3632  

http://www.dbsalliance.org
The nation’s largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization.   Image 5


Depression is Real

http://www.depressionisreal.org/

A campaign of seven mental health organizations.


National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression     516-829-0091

http://www.narsad.org/
NARSAD is devoted exclusively to supporting scientific research on brain and behavior disorders; founded by NAMI, MHA, the former NDMDA. 


                       MATERNAL AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH

 

Note about “Baby Blues”: About 50-80% of new mothers cry and feel overwhelmed, crabby, restless and anxious. Let your health care provider know if the blues last more than two weeks.  Take good care of yourself. Ask for and accept help from others. 

 

Postpartum Support International                   805-967-7636              800-944-4773

http://www.postpartum.net

A non-profit dedicated to support and education concerning perinatal mental health issues, including postpartum depression.

 

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression ScreenMaternal-Child Mental Health Image

http://www.dbpeds.org/media/edinburghscale.pdf                                                   

Take this quiz to determine if you have symptoms of postpartum depression.

 

Maternal and Child Health Hotline                800-722-2295

http://www.mch-hotlines.org/web/mch/home.nsf

A statewide comprehensive service that provides information about many topics on maternal and child health.

 

Family Resource Connection                       715-361-2890              888-266-0028

http://www.familyresourceconnection.org/index.htm

 

 Wisconsin Family Ties

 http://www.wifamilyties.org

 

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“Children’s Mental Health Matters”    May Calendar 2010

 

     -Children Mental Health Matter Calendar 2010 (pdf)

 

For more information on children’s mental health , see links under "LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS" AND “NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS”

 

 

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE ADDICTION (AODA)

 

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings           715-367-7920

http://www.area74.org

 

Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings                                                      715-628-0023

http://area61afg.org/images/District15AFGMeetingListD042010P.pdf

 

Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.      608-829-1032

http://waaoda.org/

 

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Alcohol Addiction and Substance Abuse      800-559-9503             

http://www.alcoholaddiction.org/

 

Partnership for a Drug-Free America

http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/

 

CAGE Questionnaire for Adults

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/inscage.htm

Take this quiz to assess your own alcohol or drug use.

 

CRAFFT Quiz for Adolescents

http://www.drugfree.org/Intervention/Quiz/CRAFFT_Quiz

Take this quiz to assess your own alcohol and drug use.

 

Local Organizations and Support

 

United Way of Marathon County                  211                              715-848-2255

http://www.unitedwaymc.org/211.htm

Referral information for community services.

 

The Human Service Center                          715-369-2215              800-236-8787

http://www.thehumanservicecenter.org/                                                                    

 

Northwoods Guidance Center                     715-362-7463                                     

http://www.thehumanservicecenter.org/NGC.htm

 

Community Mental Health Services              715-365-7000

Family Resource Connection                        715-361-2890              888-266-0028

http://www.familyresourceconnection.org/index.htm

 

Ministry Behavioral Health                            715-361-2805              800-779-2881

http://www.ministryhealth.org

 

Koller Behavioral Health                               715-369-2210

http://www.ministryhealth.org

 

ICS-Family Partners                                       715-369-6955

17A West Davenport Street

Rhinelander

famparts@newnorth.net

Private social work agency emphasizing teamwork with families.

 

Impact Counseling Services                           715-362-6390

158 S. Anderson St., Rhineladner

www.icsclinics.org

Community-based, non-residential (day) treatment programs for children and adolescents.

 

Alzheimer’s Outreach Office                         715-362-7779

http://www.alzgw.org

 

Marshfield Clinic Counseling Center             715-356-1793              800-347-0673

http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=centers&code=LKCO

 

Lutheran Social Services                              715-362-4546              800-236-0011

 

Price-Decker Clinic                                     715-362-5437

 

Transitions Center                                        715-365-6696

 

Koinonia Residential Treatment Center         715-362-5745              800-261-8789

Offers recovery programs and services for addicted adults.

 

Tri-County Women’s Outreach Program        715-358-6224             Image 8                       

Service for women seeking treatment for alcohol or other drug abuse.

 

Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

            715-362-6841

http://www.tri-countycouncil.org/             24-hour hotline:           800-236-1222

 

Note: Please consider contacting your church family services and/or clergy for consultation.

 

Local Support in Grief, Death, Suicide Survivors

 

Compassionate Friends                                   715-362-3395

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx

Support group for parents and siblings after the death of a child.

 

St. Mary’s Grief Support Group                     715-361-2230 (Contact: Sue Mackowski)

Support group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 1-3pm at St. Mary’s Hospital in Conference Room #3 on the lower level.

 

Survivors of Suicide                                        715-275-5399  Sue Mackowski

“You are not alone”                                     715-499-3002  Tina WerresNational Organizations Image

 

National Organizations

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

http://www.aacap.org/

"...assisting parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents..."

 

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)

http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx

General and in-depth information about physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

 

American Psychiatric Association                                                                            

http://www.psych.org/

 

American Psychological Association- Various topics, including: Alzheimers, Bullying, Death & Dying, Trauma, Workplace issues

http://www.apa.org/

                                                                                                         

National Mental Health Information Center

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/

Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

http://www.nami.org/

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is "a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders."

 

National Institute of  Mental Health(NIMH)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

Division of the National Institute of Health.  Research includes the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers; Q & A about treatment of mental disorders in children, and other topics.

 

Mental Health America (MHA)

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/

Take the 3 minute online tool, “My Mood Monitor” to screen for anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Other information included.                               

 

State and Federal Links

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Prevent Suicide Wisconsin

http://www.preventsuicidewi.org

 

Mental Health America of Wisconsin

http://www.mhawisconsin.org

 

NAMI Wisconsin- National Alliance on Mental Illness

http://namiwisconsin.org

email:  nami@namiwisconsin.org

1-800-236-2988 or 1-608-268-6000

“NAMI Wisconsin is a support, advocacy, and education organization.  Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness and to promote recovery.” 

 

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx

 

Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Hotline

1-800-722-2295

 

Wisconsin Family Ties

http://www.wifamilyties.org

 

Wisconsin United for Mental Health

http://www.wimentalhealth.org

 

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/MentalHealth/INDEX.HTM

 

International Organizations

 

World Federation for Mental Health                World Health Organization – Mental Health

http://www.wfmh.org/                                          http://www.who.int/mental_health/en/

 

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The Oneida County Health Department does not endorse, license or recommend any particular organization or agency.  These resources are offered solely for informational and educational purposes.  If you have questions or concerns regarding the information contained in this website, please ask for Charlotte at 715-369-6111.

 

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