​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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




Youth Belonging

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School Mental Health




​​News and Events​​​​​


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Mini-Grant Opportunity: Apply for the Building Belonging & Connection Mini-Grant by November 17!​


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Learn more in the mini-grant flyer​.



​Addressing Asian American Suicide in Wisconsin


The suicide rate for Asian American youth doubled between 1999 and 2021. A 2024 study by the Medical College of Wisconsin identified three factors that impacted Asian American youth ages 12-19 who died by suicide:

  • Missed warning signs
  • Poor post-crisis care​
  • Unsupportive relationships



See what you can do to support the mental wellness of Asian American youth in Wisconsin in our newest publication, available in both English​ and Hmong​.



School Attendance & Absenteeism

This month, the Office of Children's Mental Health is highlighting the value of school attendance and the impacts of chronic absenteeism. 


Fact Sheet

Build a deeper understanding of school attendance in Wisconsin, plus tailored recommendations of how parents, schools, and policy-makers can make a difference.

October 2025 Fact Sheet

Spanish Version

Hmong Version


Showcasing Solutions

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. ​



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.


















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.