Thanks to Jan Wilberg for sharing these studies on housing prepared for Milwaukee’s Continuum of Care (COC). The first is an examination of the emergency shelter system and the second an analysis of transitional housing.
An Action Plan: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Needs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Thank you to Denise Johnson, Melani Kaplan, and Eve Dicker Eiseman for the informative presentation at our August Task Force meeting on mental health and substance abuse needs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The powerpoint, materials handed out at the meeting, and links to other useful information and resources are included below:
Article – Breaking News: Deaf People Face Significant Barriers to Mental Healthcare
Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Website
Other helpful links:
AODA Services for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing in Wisconsin
National Association of the Deaf: Mental Health Services
Wisconsin Resources:
Denise Johnson
Project Coordinator AODA Services for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
IndependenceFirst
540 South 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
414-226-8319 Direct TTY
866-716-3481 VP Relay
414-937-5910 Direct VP
414-291-7525 (FAX)
djohnson@independencefirst.org
www.independencefirst.org
http://deafaodawi.org
https://www.wisconsinat4all.com
Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Central Office
1 West Wilson Street
Room 451
Madison, WI 53707-7851
608-264-9899 (FAX)
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/sensory
Director
Linda Huffer
608-266-5641
Linda.Huffer@wisconsin.gov
Human Services Program Coordinator
Melani Kaplan
608-266-8567 (Voice)
608-338-0860 (VP)
2013 Milwaukee County Budget Materials
Here are useful materials for your reference regarding the 2013 Milwaukee County Budget:
Milwaukee County Budget 2013 key dates
2013 Budget Town Hall Meetings flyer
2013 Budget Listening Sessions Powerpoint Presentation
Milwaukee County Elected Officials April 2012
MIWM County Budget Position Paper and Armor Contract:
MCTS transit study in Milwaukee County:
MCTS 5 year sustainability analysis
Proposed Department Budgets:
“100 Ways to Support Recovery” Guide for Mental Health Professionals
This guide in the Rethink Recovery Series has a lot of great information relating to recovery and mental illness. Click here to view the guide.
The Future of Health Care Reform Forum
The Future of Health Care Reform
Implications for People with Disabilities
Sponsors:
United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin & Disability Rights Wisconsin
In partnership with Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force & Make it Work Milwaukee Coalition
This forum featured:
CONNIE GARNER
Executive Vice President for Public Policy for National United Cerebral Palsy
Michael Bare
Research and Program Coordinator – Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Susan Gadacz, MA
Director Community Services Branch, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
Forum Materials:
Affordable Care Act Powerpoint
The Essential Health Benefits Package Explainer
Description of a Modern Addictions and Mental Health Service System – SAMHSA