The Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) supports Wisconsin's children in achieving their optimal mental health and well-being. By encouraging collaboration across child and family service systems in Wisconsin, including state agencies, nongovernment mental health programs, advocates, and people with lived experience, OCMH supports children's mental health system improvements.

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Supporting Kids With Disabilities

One in five Wisconsin children have at least one special health care need. In addition, 56% of children with special health care needs also have a mental health condition.

Learn how families, communities, and decision-makers can help with our newest resources:

Supporting Kids with Disabilities - July 2024 OCMH Fact Sheet

Insights from Lived Experts on Raising Children with Special Health Care Needs

Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary!

Join the Office of Children’s Mental Health as we celebrate 10 years of children’s mental health in Wisconsin throughout the remainder of 2024.

Learn more on our special webpage.

New Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer

Everyone from parents, teachers, child care providers, and youth have used our original Feelings Thermometer to help manage their emotions and teach self-regulation. Now toddlers and those who care for our youngest children 0-5 can use the new Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer to do the same!