Do you feel lost and alone and worried that no one can help you with your mental health struggles? Do you know that you need help but are afraid to ask because you don’t want to be judged? Maybe you simply need assistance finding a licensed mental health professional in the Green Bay area. If you’re on this page because the answer to these questions is yes, or if you’re here because you are seeking a Green Bay or Racine crisis line, then you’re in the right place. The helplines on the Mental Health Hotline site connect people seeking mental health support with trained professionals.
When you call one of the support networks on this site, you’ll be able to talk to someone 24 hours a day in a safe, confidential environment. You can ask questions, look for resources, and get advice on how to get started with therapy or a medical diagnosis. You’re not alone, and we can help you find the care you need.
Green Bay Mental Health Facts
If you have a mental illness, you are not alone. Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year? Mental illness isn’t limited to adults, either. Teenagers and children are also affected, with 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experiencing a mental health disorder in any given year.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) also has these startling facts to share about mental wellness in Green Bay:
- In February 2021, 36.4% of adults in Wisconsin reported symptoms of anxiety or depression
- Wisconsinites are over 4x more likely to be forced out-of-network for mental health care than for primary healthcare
- 70,000 Wisconsinites aged 12–17 have depression
- In Wisconsin, 888 lives were lost to suicide
- 2 in 5 adults in jail or prison have a history of mental illness
Local Mental Health Assistance in Green Bay
Making the decision to seek help and look for a crisis center green bay is a big first step, and more than many people do, so don’t be discouraged. But, if you’re like many people, you may not know what to do next. That’s ok – we’re here to help you get started, whether it’s finding an in-network mental health care provider or just someone to talk to if you’re feeling alone.
These local Green Bay resources can help you get started on your journey to mental wellness:
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Counseling Center
Free counseling services to any UW student, part-time and full-time. If you’re having trouble transitioning to college or struggling with balancing going back to school with your personal and professional responsibilities, free services are available.
NAMI Brown County
The local NAMI branch offers many mental health services to people in Brown County, including a green bay crisis center. Many programs are free or low-cost and include:
- Suicide Crisis Center: 920-436-8888
- Brown County United Way: 920-432-3393, or click here to visit their website
- Aging & Disability Resource Center: 920-448-4300, or click here to visit their website
Multicultural Center of Greater Green Bay
This community center offers social services, substance abuse help, and family crisis support for people of different ethnicities and national origins, with translator services available. Phone: (920) 438-1660
Brown County Family Services – Crisis Center
Offering immediate support to people in crisis and limited resources to help people through dangerous situations. In situations where the Crisis Center cannot offer direct assistance to meet one’s needs, referrals to community partners will be offered. Phone: 920-436-6800
Brown County Community Counseling Resources
Find specific counseling services in the greater Green Bay area, including substance abuse, rape crisis centers, family counseling support, and group therapy, online here.
You Are Not Alone. Help is Available Around the Clock
When you call one of the mental health helplines on our site, you’ll be connected with a compassionate professional at any time, day or night. Do you need to find a psychiatrist to provide a diagnosis so you can get medication? Do you need family counseling services? Are you going through a serious life change and don’t know where to turn? We can help, and most importantly, you are not alone, and you’ll be connected with people that value your mental well-being.