About Outagamie County Mental Health – Appleton
Outagamie County Mental Health in Appleton, Wisconsin, is part of the Mental Health and Substance Use Division of Outagamie County. They’re committed to helping Outagamie County residents with treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. They offer crisis phone services, a mental health crisis unit and walk in mental health services. They also offer community services and a community support program. Their substance use services include outpatient services, prevention, and Intoxicated Driver’s Assessments. Fees and payment vary per service, but most services accept third party insurance and Medicaid. They also treat clients on a sliding fee schedule approved by the state.
Their crisis phone lines operate 24/7. Trained counselors answer the phones and offer referrals and phone counseling for many issues, including substance use and suicidal thoughts.
There’s also a 24/7 crisis unit. Staff at the unit provide phone consultations for law enforcement. They also have in person services for clients in substance use or mental health crises. The services include evaluations, hospitalizations, emergency detentions for substance use crises and referrals to community resources. The staff works closely with community agencies such as the courts and law enforcement. Staff may also come to an individual’s home to investigate and assess those at risk, such as seniors in a potential elder abuse situation.
A walk in clinic for outpatient mental health services is available on a first come, first serve basis. Proof of residency in Outagamie County is necessary for treatment. This clinic conducts general and emergency mental health assessments for uninsured county residents or residents with limited resources.
Outagamie County residents with limited resources or no mental health coverage can also get help through the outpatient evaluation and psychotherapy unit. Staff at the unit provide psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, and psychiatric medication management as well as group, family and individual therapy.