Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Programs
Roberta Rudiger, Coordinator
(715) 349-7600 Ext 1261
rrudiger@burnettcounty.org

In every community people may experience problems, which can seriously impede their level of functioning and impact their relationships with family, friends, and the larger community. State law (51.42) requires Wisconsin Counties to determine what public help will be offered to those struggling with mental illness and chemical dependency. The Mental Health/AODA programs were developed by Burnett County to purchase and provide services to protect and improve the quality of life for all of its residents.

Burnett County’s Mental Health/AODA program promotes individual and family self-sufficiency by providing a coordinated continuum of services.

Provided Services:

• Information and referral
• Emergency mental health services
• Case management
• Representative Payee
• Consultation with law enforcement
• Involuntary commitments (Emergency Detentions and 3^rd party commitments)
• Mental Health/AODA guardianships
• Jail MH/AODA services

Contracted Services:

• Emergency 24 hour/Day Mental Health/AODA Hotline
  
• Outpatient mental health
• The Community Support Program is a community-based outreach program for the severe and persistently mentally ill.
• Inpatient Psychiatric services
• Outpatient AODA
• Intoxicated Drivers Program (IDP): This program is State-mandated for individuals who have been convicted of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
• Detox services are available to individuals in need of detoxification for alcohol or other drugs.
• Residential AODA treatment
• Residential services. Transitional housing for persons with mental health or AODA challenges who are unable to currently live independently.

Persons who are without insurance or other 3^rd party coverage may apply to be a Burnett County subsidized MH or AODA client by setting up a financial intake with our Economic Support staff. County clients can only be seen at approved contract facilities.

Burnett County Department of Health, Human Services and Aging