Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

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.

Help For Your Family

Annual Report/Fact Sheets

Youth Belonging

School Mental Health

News and Events

New Mini-Grant Opportunity for Spring 2026

Wisconsin middle and high schools can apply for a $1,000 mini-grant to promote belonging and social connection in their school. Applications, including a short student-led video, must be received by March 18, 2026. Funds must be used by September 25, 2026.

See directions and how to apply on our Spring 2026 Mini-Grant Flyer.

Baby & Toddler Screen Use Recommendations

Early screen use can interrupt cognitive, language, and social emotional development. For instance, babies who watched TV 2 hours per day are 6X more likely to have language delays.

Learn more in our most recent Data Bite publication.

Northwest Connection Family Resources Helps Parents be Their Children's Best Teachers

TVs and screens cannot give a child the contact that parents do, and that contact is critical to the little one's development. See how Northwest Connection Family Resources focuses on play time and early literacy.

Northwest Connection Family Resources Showcasing Solutions Publication

OCMH 2025 Annual Report

Belonging Strategies
Extracurricular Activities	Data shows that extracurricular participation is linked with lower anxiety and depression, and less suicidality.
Peer-Led Mental Wellness Groups	School-based peer-led wellness programs are in place throughout the entire state. A recent study found one such program reduced suicide attempts by 29%.
Supportive Adults	Having a trusting and supportive relationship with adults – not just parents – is one of the hallmarks of positive mental health.
Youth Leadership	Kids who feel they have a sense of control over their life, and have a say in matters affecting their lives, have better life outcomes.