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Depression resources in Wisconsin

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include 211 Wisconsin. Wisconsin Department of Health Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Wisconsin. 2 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 local peer helplines in Wisconsin, including the statewide line at NAMI Wisconsin. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Wisconsin, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Phone: 608-266-0907
Website: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mh

NAMI peer helplines in Wisconsin

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Wisconsin (statewide). 608-268-6000. Every day, 8am to 4pm Central.
  • NAMI Chippewa Valley. 715-450-6484. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Central. Call or text.
  • NAMI Dane County. 608-249-7188. Monday to Wednesday 10am to 2pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm Central.
  • NAMI Northwoods. 715-432-0180. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon to 3pm Central. Call or text.
  • NAMI St. Croix Valley. 608-301-5440. 10am to 10pm.

Programs and agencies in Wisconsin

State behavioral health agencies

NAMI state organization

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Wisconsin.

BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Medicaid) Behavioral Health

BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Medicaid) Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Wisconsin residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Wisconsin

Telepsychiatry in Wisconsin

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Wisconsin license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Wisconsin have besides 988?
211 Wisconsin. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Wisconsin?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 in Wisconsin, including NAMI Wisconsin (608-268-6000), NAMI Chippewa Valley (715-450-6484), NAMI Dane County (608-249-7188). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Wisconsin

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Wisconsin. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/wisconsin/

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