​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.​

Annual Report/Fact Sheets

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Youth Belonging

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School Mental Health

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October 2025: Addressing School Attendance


Appleton Area School District took action to improve student attendance at their 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 14 charter schools. Learn more about their success in the newest Showcasing Solutions publication. ​


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OCMH Tools in Spanish

All of the key Office of Children's Mental Health resources are now curated in a collection for Spanish speaking families! Access our OCMH Tools in Spanish webpage​ to download and share.







Seasonal Spikes in Youth Suicide Data Bite

Suicide rates for young people spike in October. Understand the data and how you can help in our recent Data Bite​. 

   


​Share our Seasonal Spikes in Suicide data bite graphics on social media or in network newsletters:

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Use our Feelings Thermometers​ to identify and cope with emotions.
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Get the key facts on youth mental health in Wisconsin​.






​Already signed up for therapy but waiting for services? See tips from clinicians and parents on What To Do While You Wait.​





 

Access our photo library​ to promote mental wellness.

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Feeling stressed? ​Check out some ideas for how to take a pause.​​

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If you have difficulty accessing our materials, or using our website, please let us know by emailing OCMH@wi.gov​. 
We take digital accessibility seriously and welcome the opportunity to remove any barriers in accessing content.


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Do you need help now? Call, text or chat​ 988​ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Find additional resources at our Support for Families page.
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