Mental Health Matters

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or chat with them online. In an emergency, call 911.

The Mental Health Matters Team is a collaboration of community organizations and volunteers who address community mental health. Poor mental health among community members, stigma, and the lack of access to mental health resources have been identified as major health issues that Wood County residents face. These findings were identified in our public health data, which was collected through multiple methods, including a community survey, one-on-ones, community meetings, and focus groups. To join the Mental Health Matters Team, please contact Bailey Slark at 715-421-8948 or Bailey.Slark@woodcountywi.gov

Here are some of the team’s past projects!

  • Trauma-Informed Culture (TIC) Toolkit creation for use in Wood County school districts.

  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings educate community residents, healthcare providers, and educators on effective suicide prevention conversation techniques.