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The Mental Health Resources Team (MHRT) supports older adults in the case management program with mental health needs and helps access community resources to meet their needs.

 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis that requires immediate support, call the Crisis Hotline at 988 or 608-280-2600.

 
 
 

Assess Needs And Develop A Plan

The MHRT meets with you in your home to talk about your current mood, feelings, and other aspects of mental health. Then they help you develop a plan to best support your mental health.

Connect With Local Providers

The MHRT helps you connect with local counselors, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists covered by your insurance to establish long-term care.

peer support

A peer support specialist is someone with the lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both. They provide support to others experiencing similar challenges. The peer support specialists role is to assist people with finding and following their own recovery paths, without judgment, expectation, rules, or requirements.

For information about Peer Support Services available in Dane County, please click here.

Trainings and Presentations

The MHRT provides case manager trainings as well as presentations for senior centers on mental health topics at all Dane County Focal Points. If you are interested in having us speak, please contact us.

Referrals and Consultations

The MHRT takes referrals and consults with all Dane County Focal Points. If you are a Focal Point Case Manager and would like to consult on a client, please contact us. We are here to help.

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KATHLEEN PATER

Mental Health Specialist

Ext. 3007

Tyler Schueffner

Mental Health Specialist

Ext. 4004

If you are an older adult in Dane County and would like to receive a referral to the Mental Health Resources Program please contact your local senior center focal point to apply for case management assistance and to request a referral. Click here or on the button below for contact information.

For general questions, to schedule a training or presentation or to inquire about internship, please use the contact form below.

At NewBridge, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where all participants can enjoy activities safely and comfortably. Like any community organization, we have established guidelines to ensure positive interactions among our members and staff. 

Our policies apply to all participants equally, and we communicate expectations to maintain a positive atmosphere.

When concerns arise regarding behavior that disrupts the experience for others, we address them, always prioritizing the well-being of our community. When participants and staff fail to comply with our policies, we respond on a case-by-case basis, carefully considering each situation. 

NewBridge values every individual who participates in our programs and encourages open dialogue when concerns arise. Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable space for all.

 

Additional Resources

  • Dane County 24 Hour Crisis Line (608) 280-2600 or 988

  • Uplift WI, Peer-Run Warm Line (534) 202-5438

  • Solstice House, Madison Peer-Run Respite House and Warm Line (608) 244-5077

  • Behavioral Health Resource Center (608) 267-2244

  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, 24 Hour Help Line (608) 251-4445, or text (608) 420-4638

• Adult Protective Services Help Line (608) 261-9933

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