Wisconsin Community Services Addresses Reentry Challenges and Mental Health

This week on "In Focus," the program highlights Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Month. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 925 residents died by suicide in 2024.

Clarence Johnson, president and CEO of Wisconsin Community Services (WCS), discussed the organization's mission and their approach to trauma-informed care in mental health services. He emphasized the complexities of reentering society after incarceration and how this transition can impact mental health and overall well-being.