Marshfield Clinic has been awarded a three-year, $580,000 federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address increasing mental health needs in northern and central Wisconsin. This funding will support mental health training, outreach, and early intervention programs, focusing on counties such as Vilas, Oneida, and Price, which struggle with a shortage of behavioral health professionals.
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Over the next three years, the clinic plans to train both staff and community members to identify mental health issues and effectively respond to crises, particularly among youth and young adults. The grant will also facilitate the hiring of a behavioral health navigator to help connect residents with local crisis and recovery services.
Leaders at Marshfield Clinic emphasize that this funding will enhance vital support services in rural areas facing provider shortages, transportation challenges, and escalating mental health issues.