State and Local News

Mental Health Parity Needed
We would never consider other types of "carve-outs" for physical health conditions, such as cardiac and pulmonary diseases, diabetes or orthopedic problems. We provide treatment for these illnesses because not doing so leaves people in pain, unable to function, to work and care for their families. However, many continue to perceive, and dismiss, mental illness and substance abuse as character flaws. This is reflected through the appalling lack of insurance coverage for treatment. JSOnline, 1/28/10 >>

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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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Menasha Joint School District in-school therapy through United Way Fox Cities helps teens cope
The free and confidential mental health services are available at school to Menasha Joint School District students who lack access to community providers. Post Crescent, 12/13/09 >>

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Serving Again
Vietnam veteran who battled mental illness uses experience to aid other veterans. LaCrosse Tribune, 11/02/09 >>

 

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Freedom's Cost
A guest editorial from WI Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos.

 

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Mental Health Advocacy Group Stresses Family Unity
MHA programs featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Faces of Hope, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/4/09 >>

 

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Family, School District Clash Over ADHD Student's Needs, The Journal Times.com 9/26/09

Wraparound Milwaukee Wins Innovations in American Government Award, Reuters 09/15/09

Donors Forum Honors Crisis Resource Center  The Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee, 09/10/09
New BadgerCare Health Coverage Plan Targets Childless Adults, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, 6/17/09

Suicide Rate in Washburn County May Be Deceptive Washburn County Register, 6/09/09