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A 2013 Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 35.7% of adults in Wisconsin report having poor mental health. Mental Health America's 2015 report, Parity or Disparity: The State of Mental Health in America, puts the number of residents in need of mental health services at 393,000, or just over 9% of the population. Mental Health America ranks the state 14th in overall access to mental health care, and 15th overall on 15 different measures of access to quality mental health care. According to Mental Health America, though, children have much better access to care than adults. The state ranks 3rd for access to care among children, but 21st for adults.
What Do Rehab Centers in Wisconsin Treat?
If you need mental health assistance in Wisconsin, you have a number of options at your disposal, including therapy, support groups, and medical assistance. Rehab offers the most intensive treatment. Most rehab facilities are residential in nature, which means that you will stay at the facility until you are ready to begin tackling life's challenges independently. The length of your stay depends on a variety of factors, including your mental health, your insurance coverage, and the rehab facility's policies.
If you're concerned about costs, keep in mind that the Affordable Care Act mandates insurance coverage for mental health conditions. This does not mean that your rehab stay will be fully covered, though. You'll have to meet your insurer's criteria, and may have to pay a deductible or copay. Find more information through the state's public mental health system which, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, provides services to 22% of adults living with mental health conditions in the state.
Every rehab facility offers something slightly different, so it's important to investigate the options available to you and choose a place where you feel comfortable and where your needs are met. In general, you can expect to receive regular therapy, as well as medical assistance, access to formal and informal support groups, and a safe and drug-free environment in which to focus on your recovery. You'll normally be allowed to call or write loved ones, and many facilities have regular visitors' days.
Mental Health Care in Wisconsin
Although Wisconsin is in the top half of rankings on most measures of mental health, there's still plenty of room for improvement. Nearly half of high school students with serious mental health conditions drop out, and suicide claimed the lives of 670 Wisconsinites in 2006. The state incarcerated more than 1,300 children in 2006, and 70% of these children cope with mental health issues.
Mental Health America reports that nearly 18% of adults face mental health problems in the state, with 9.1% of the population struggling with substance abuse. For many people who struggle with mental health challenges, particularly those who face substance abuse issues, the criminal justice system fills in the gaps left by the state's mental health system. Among state prison residents, 73% of women and 55% of men cope with mental health difficulties.
Demographic Date for Wisconsin
Wisconsin's population amounts to 5.7 million residents, 88.1% of whom are white. Blacks make up 6.5% of the population, with Asians and Latinos accounting for 2.5% and 6.3% respectively. American Indians and Alaska natives make up just 1.1% of the population.
More than 90% of Wisconsinites graduate from high school, compared to a national average of 86%. Just over 26% have bachelor's degrees, compared to a national average of 28.8%.
References:
- By the numbers: Mental illness behind bars. (2014, May 15). Retrieved from http://kaiserhealthnews.org/news/by-the-numbers-mental-illness-jail/
- Mental Health America. (2014). Parity or disparity: The state of mental health in America, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Parity%20or%20Disparity%202015%20Report.pdf
- Percent of adults reporting poor mental health by race/ethnicity. (2013). Retrieved from http://kff.org/other/state-indicator/poor-mental-health-by-re/
- State Statistics: Wisconsin. Arlington, VA: National Alliance on Mental Illness, n.d. PDF.
- Wisconsin. (2014, December 4). Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55000.html