Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Over 150 years of caring for Wisconsin
Since 1873, Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) has been a key behavioral health service provider in Wisconsin. WMHI is accredited by The Joint Commission.
What we do
WMHI staff help people of all ages living with challenging behaviors and complex psychiatric conditions. The goal is to help patients get better, recover, and return home to live a healthy life. All patients come from county health and human services agencies and the court system.
Learn more about WMHI patients and services.
Our staff
WMHI wouldn’t be what it is today without its caring team. Our diverse staff works hard to make sure patients get what they need for treatment.
People love working at WMHI to make a difference. As state employees, they also get great benefits.
Learn more about the career opportunities at WMHI.
Read and share the Wisconsin IDD-MH System Improvement Report
The Wisconsin IDD-MH System Improvement Report includes 37 specific recommendations from DHS, self-advocates, partners, providers, and others from across the state for how to improve systems and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health (IDD-MH) needs. Read the report (PDF) and visit the Wisconsin IDD-MH System Improvement webpage for more information and key actions to take to keep this important work going.
Where to find us
WMHI is on Oshkosh’s north side. View driving directions to WMHI.
Our mailing address:
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
PO Box 9
Winnebago, WI 54985