MILWAUKEE — An anonymous donor has pledged to match donations up to $15 million for Children's Wisconsin mental health initiatives.
According to Children's Wisconsin, this $15 million donation is the largest single donation in Children's Wisconsin history.
This donor will match every mental health initiative donation, dollar-for-dollar, up to $15 million.
“The community recognizes that mental and behavioral health services must be improved, particularly for kids. We are incredibly thankful to all the donors who have stepped forward for this critical initiative,” said Peggy Troy, president and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin.
This donation will go towards seven new initiatives announced in 2019.
These are the initiatives as listed on Children's Wisconsin's website:
- Universal screening for mental health
Expanding screening for depression and anxiety throughout the health system, regardless of the reason for the visit.
- Early childhood mental health
Creating a hub to anchor and coordinate the work of multiple specialists and programs providing early childhood mental health.
- School-based mental and behavioral health
Expanding school-based programs throughout Wisconsin.
- Integrated mental and behavioral health
Offering integrated mental and behavioral health services in the primary care offices and specialty clinics.
- Therapist fellowship program
Providing training and stipends to master’s-level therapists to help them earn their licenses and join the workforce sooner.
- Urgent and emergent mental health
Offering a dedicated, fully-staffed pediatric psychiatric assessment team and space in the Children’s Wisconsin Emergency Department.
- Partnerships with inpatient and residential care providers
Improving inpatient and residential access and care through Children’s Wisconsin partnership with other health systems .
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