Human Services
Suzanne Stanfley, Director

How to Access Services

If you are interested in receiving services for yourself or someone else, contact an agency intake worker in person or by telephone at 715 . 748 . 3332.  The intake worker will answer your questions and refer you to the appropriate services.

Fees

All Taylor County residents are eligible for services provided by the Taylor County Human Services Department.

No one will be denied services due to inability to pay.  A discounted sliding fee schedule is available for consumers who qualify.  Many case management and support services are available at no cost. Other fee chargeable services may be billed to your insurance company.

24 Hour Crisis Intervention

For after hours crisis service, contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department at 715.748.2200. The Sheriff’s Department will arrange for a Human Services staff member to assist with the crisis.

Furnance or Fuel Emergency

In case of a furnace or fuel emergency after hours please contact the sheriff’s Department non-emergency phone number 715.748.2200.

Services

The Taylor County Human Services Department promotes and encourages the well-being, safety, independence and self-sufficiency of all Taylor County individuals and families through the provision of supportive services. As a public agency and department within county government, the Taylor County Human Services Department operates under a Human Services Board that is appointed by the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. Administrative oversight is also provided by a number of state departments.  Agency funding comes from a variety of sources including federal, state, and county revenue as well as client fees.  Services provided or purchased by the Taylor County Human Services Department are coordinated through one of six units including:  Clerical, Developmental Disabilities, Long-Term Support/Agency Intake, Economic Support, Children and Family Services, and Clinical Services which encompasses mental health, and alcohol and other drug abuse services.

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Mental Health Services

Taylor County Human Services provides a fully certified outpatient Mental Health Clinic including licensed mental health therapists, a psychologist and psychiatrist.  All residents of Taylor County may access confidential services which may be billed to insurance or provided on a sliding fee / ability to pay scale.  Taylor County Human Services Mental Health Clinic is a preferred provider for many insurances and accepts Medicaid / BadgerCare+ insurance plans.  Please call our intake office 715 . 748 . 3332 with any questions or to set up an appointment.

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Mental Health Services include:

• Individual, Marital and Family Counseling
• Psychological Evaluations
• Psychiatric Consultations
• Community Support Program for Mentally Ill
• Court-Ordered Commitment Services
• Residential Placement Services
• Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations
• Sheltered Employment
• Comprehensive Community Services

AODA Services

Taylor County Human Services provides a fully certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AODA) outpatient clinic including certified AODA counselors and an Intoxicated Driver Program Assessor. All residents of Taylor County may access confidential services which may be billed to insurance or provided on a sliding fee / ability to pay scale.  Taylor County Human Services Mental Health Clinic is a preferred provider for many insurances and accepts Medicaid / BadgerCare+ insurance plans. Please call our intake office at 715 . 748 . 3332 with any questions or to set up an appointment.

AODA Services include:

• Substance Abuse Voluntary or Court Ordered Assessments
• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Intoxicated Driver Program
• AODA Group Counseling
• Prevention / Intervention Services
• Inpatient AODA Treatment
• Transitional Living
• Comprehensive Community Services

NOTE:  Pregnant Women shall receive treatment for substance abuse on a priority basis.

Economic Support Unit

• Income Maintenance – Information on Medicaid services such as FoodShare, BadgerCare and Healthy Start.
• Foodshare
• General Relief
• Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program
  • 741 E Broadway, Medford  715-785-5350 or 800-506-5596
• Wisconsin Shares (child care funding)

Long-Term Support

• Birth to 3 Program
• Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver
• Children’s Community Option Program
• Alzheimer’s Funding
• Elder Abuse / Neglect and Adult at Risk Investigations
• Guardianship and Protective Placement Services

Children and Family Service Unit

• Juvenile Court Suspension
• Childrens’ Court Services
• Child Abuse and Neglect Asessments
• Foster Home Licensing
• Foster Care – Continuing Ed Log
• Foster Care – Training Reimbursement
• Foster Care – Reading/Video Ongoing Ed
• Foster Care – Prof Consultation Ongoing Ed
• Kinship Care Program
• Parent Education and Support Services
• Child Care Provider Certification
• Out-of-Home Care Placements Services
• Coordinated Services Team