Mental Health Crisis Services (WI DHS 34 Certified)

Crisis staff are trained in crisis assessment, identification and support for suicidal and other dangerous behaviors, and create meaningful connections to community supports and resources to ensure the least restrictive options are utilized. Crisis staff initiates and completes follow up and linkage during business hours on all crisis contacts. Safety and resource connection is primary during any crisis follow up contact. Follow up also includes any court related case management when involuntary services are ordered under Chapter 51.
Dunn County contracts with Northwest Connections (NWC) to provide 24/7 telephone crisis services. You may access this by calling 1-888-552-6642. Mobile, face to face, response is also available 8 hours per day.
Dunn County contracts with Aurora Crisis Stabilization for those that may benefit from support, but not necessarily needing inpatient hospitalization. Crisis bed utilization occurs through assessment with NWC or Dunn County Behavioral Health Access.
Involuntary mental health treatment is part of this program to ensure safety and client rights. Law Enforcement and NWC/ Dunn County work collaboratively to determine the best response for each individual, including potential involuntary hospitalization under Wisconsin Chapter 51 Emergency Detention.

Dunn County Crisis Program is available to individuals, family members, friends and/ or any person in Dunn County. This program assists persons experiencing or supporting someone in crisis.

There is no direct cost for mental health crisis programming.
Medical Assistance is utilized whenever possible for crisis mental health services.
During crisis bed utilization if a client declines to provide insurance information they may be billed directly for the service.

Call Dunn County Human Services 715-232-1116 and ask to speak to the Behavioral Health Access worker
Call Northwest Connections 1-888-552-6642 and talk to the crisis staff answering your call