State News

Patients in Peril: A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report
Part I: Out of chaos, a baby is born
Part II: Lack of accountability continues, despite deaths, threats to funding
Chianelli Demoted as Head of Mental Health Complex, August 25, 2010
County Moves to Fire Psychiatrist at Center of Controversy, August 26, 2010
Mental Health Complex Security Faulty, Sherriff's Office Concludes, August 26, 2010
 

 
 

 
Veterans Get Help Surviving the Peace
Dryhootch offers counseling to those returning from war. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 25, 2010
 

 
There's been slight improvement in employment conditions, but more people are relying on government safety net programs to help them navigate the current recession. Greater Milwaukee Foundation, June 2010
 

 
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) receives Mental Health America's Legislator of the Year Award in recognition of her longtime advocacy and work on mental health and substance use issues.
 
Baldwin was a strong supporter of mental health parity legislation and has worked to raise the importance of the prevention of mental health conditions among children and youth. Dr. David Shern, president and CEO of Mental Health America, called her a true mental health champion. Baldwin spoke about legislation she has introduced to continue federal funding for therapeutic foster care services.
 

 
 

 
Mental Health Parity Now a Reality in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Thursday followed in the footsteps of many other states when Gov. Jim Doyle signed mental health parity legislation into law. WUWM Public Radio, 4/30/10


 
For Soldiers Returning Home, More Challenges Await
Veterans coming back from long overseas tours must cope with changes they've undergone in dangerous, foreign environments, and in the way life at home has changed as well. Wisconsin State Journal, 1/9/10
 
 

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