You're Not Alone. Help Is Right Here in Northeast Wisconsin.
The WIXX Mental Health Hub, sponsored by the BayCare Clinic Foundation, is your local one-stop resource for support, awareness, and connection, for you or someone you love.
The WIXX Mental Health Hub is proudly sponsored by the BayCare Clinic Foundation. Learn more about BayCare Clinic and the Foundation's community work at baycareclinic.com.
When You Need Someone to Talk to, Right Now
You don't have to be in a "big" crisis to call. These lines are free, confidential, and staffed by people trained to listen, whether you're calling about anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, substance use, thoughts of suicide, or just feeling overwhelmed.
National & Statewide 24/7 Support
| Resource | How to Reach |
|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 · Chat at 988lifeline.org |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOPELINE to 741741 |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Call 988 and press 1 · Text 838255 · VeteransCrisisLine.net |
| The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) | Call 866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678 · TheTrevorProject.org |
| SAMHSA National Helpline (substance use & mental health) | Call 1-800-662-4357 |
| Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline | Call 888-901-2558 |
| UpliftWI Warmline (peer support, noon–midnight daily) | Call 534-202-5438 |
| Disaster Distress Helpline | Call or text 800-985-5990 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Call 1-800-799-7233 · Text "START" to 88788 |
| 211 Wisconsin (general info & referrals) | Dial 211 · 211wisconsin.communityos.org |
Help in Your Backyard
Every county in Northeast Wisconsin has its own crisis line, human services department, and network of nonprofits. Find your county below.
Quick tip: If you can't reach your county line, dial 988. It works anywhere, anytime.
Brown County Green Bay, De Pere, Howard, Ashwaubenon
Operated by the Crisis Center of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin. Walk-in location: 3150 Gershwin Drive, Green Bay (24/7).
Outagamie County Appleton, Kaukauna, Kimberly
Winnebago County Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha
Calumet County Chilton, Brillion, Kiel
Door County Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, Egg Harbor
Operated by the Crisis Center of Family Services of NE Wisconsin.
Kewaunee County Kewaunee, Algoma, Luxemburg
Operated by the Crisis Center of Family Services of NE Wisconsin.
Manitowoc County Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Mishicot
Marinette County Marinette, Peshtigo, Crivitz
Oconto County Oconto, Oconto Falls, Suring
Shawano County Shawano, Bonduel, Wittenberg
After-hours routes through Family Services of NE Wisconsin.
Waupaca County Waupaca, New London, Clintonville, Weyauwega
Regional & Multi-County Resources
N.E.W. Mental Health Connection
Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago counties. Network of care with anonymous screenings and a service directory. myconnectionnew.org
NAMI Wisconsin
State affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Phone: (608) 268-6000. namiwisconsin.org
Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
Brown County ADRC: (920) 448-4300. adrcofbrowncounty.org
Awareness & Action
Mental health matters every day of the year, not just in May. Whatever the season, there's something small you can do, for yourself or someone you love.
Recognized This Month (June)
Men's Mental Health Month
Men often face added stigma around asking for help. June is a reminder to check in on the men in your life, and to reach out yourself if you're struggling. The Get Help Now tab lists confidential lines open to everyone.
PTSD Awareness Month
June is National PTSD Awareness Month, with National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27. PTSD can affect anyone who has lived through a traumatic event, not only veterans, and effective treatments exist. Find veteran and trauma resources under Specific Needs.
Pride Month
June is Pride Month. LGBTQ+ community members can face unique mental health challenges. The Specific Needs tab lists affirming local and national support.
Ways to Take a Mental Health Moment
Check in on someone, for real.
Skip the "you good?" texts. Try: "I've been thinking about you. How are you actually doing this week?" Then listen.
Take a free, confidential screening.
Mental Health America offers anonymous online screenings for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more at mhanational.org.
Move your body, together.
Walk a Packers Heritage Trail loop, hit the Fox River trail in Appleton, or paddle the lakeshore. Even short walks can boost mood and lower stress.
Share your story.
Sharing your own experience with mental health, on social media or just with a friend, can help break the silence around stigma and remind someone else they're not alone.
Why It Matters
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). For more information, visit nami.org/mhstats.
Mental health conditions affect millions of Americans every year, including many in our own communities. You probably know someone affected. It might even be you. Support is here whenever you need it.
Free Resources to Download or Share
- Mental Health America screening tools: mhanational.org/mental-health-screening-tools
- NAMI HelpLine and resources: nami.org/help
- National Center for PTSD (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs): ptsd.va.gov
- Wisconsin DHS mental health resources: dhs.wisconsin.gov/mh
Local partnership: Bank of Luxemburg contributed $2,500 to the BayCare Clinic Foundation as part of this year's Mental Health Awareness Month initiative.
Support for Specific Needs
Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all. The resources below are tailored to specific groups in our community: veterans, kids and teens, LGBTQ+ neighbors, new and expecting parents, older adults and their caregivers, and people in recovery from substance use. If you don't see the right fit here, the Get Help Now and Local Resources by County tabs cover broader options too.
Veterans & Military Families Service members, veterans, and their loved ones
Service can leave invisible wounds. Whether you're recently separated, decades out, or supporting someone who served, these resources are built specifically for the military and veteran community.
Confidential, 24/7. You don't have to be enrolled in VA care.
Youth & Teens Kids, teens, young adults, and the people who care about them
Growing up is hard, and right now it might be the hardest it's ever been. These lines and groups are built for young people, with peer support, text-friendly options, and adults who actually listen.
Teen Line: Text TEEN to 839-863 or call 1-800-852-8336 · Teen-to-teen peer support. Visit teenlineonline.org for current hours.
LGBTQ+ Community Affirming care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer neighbors
Whether you're out, exploring, or somewhere in between, you deserve support that affirms who you are. The resources below are LGBTQ+-led or specifically trained to serve our community.
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 · All ages.
New & Expecting Parents Perinatal mental health for moms, dads, and adoptive parents
Postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mental health conditions are common and treatable. The transition to parenthood can be difficult for any parent. You aren't alone.
Older Adults & Caregivers Support for seniors, family caregivers, and those facing memory loss
Aging brings its own mental health challenges, from grief and isolation to dementia and the weight of caring for someone you love. The resources below are tailored to older adults and the people who care for them.
Substance Use & Recovery Help for addiction, recovery, and the families who love someone struggling
Addiction is a health condition, not a character flaw. Whether you're trying to cut back, fully sober, in relapse, or supporting someone who is, these resources meet you where you are. All paths to recovery are valid.
988: Call or text for substance use crises too, not just suicide.
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