WCMH: Resources for Members

Goals and guiding documents

• WCMH Strategic Plan 2023-2028 (PDF)
• WCMH Bylaws: Approved 2024 (PDF)
• WCMH Organization Chart -2024 (PDF)

Historical priorities and principles

• WCMH to JFC Requesting Support for BadgerCare Expansion (PDF)
• Mental Health Workforce Principles and Policy Recommendations 2020 (PDF)
• Statement on Firearm Legislation - 2017 (PDF)
• Education Policy Principles - 2018 (PDF)
• WCMH Committee Charters - 2017 (PDF)

Data resources

• Wisconsin Mental Health Statistics
• Wisconsin Substance Use Statistics
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Data
• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Publications
• Office of Children's Mental Health Annual Reports

Informational resources

• Commonly Used Mental Health and Substance Abuse Acronyms (PDF)
• Wisconsin History of Advocacy and Mental Health Services for People with Mental Illness (PDF)
• A Citizen's Guide to Participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature (PDF)
• Services for Persons with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders - Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau Informational Paper (PDF)

Guidelines for the conduct of meetings

• A modified form of Robert's Rules of Order will be followed for decision-making on items of importance and those that may require action from the council.
• We value your opinions. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak, please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the chair before speaking.
• Please limit comments to the topic at hand. Additional comments may be discussed during open discussion time, during lunch or other listed breaks, or put on a parking lot for future agenda consideration.
• As a matter of respect, during council meetings, please:
  • Turn off cell phones
  • Refrain from conducting non-council business
  • Refrain from conducting any side discussions

Guidelines for council meetings (PDF)