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The Department of Health Services has more than 6,700 employees operating in 15 offices, institutes, and facilities across the state of Wisconsin.

Office Locations

DHS has staff located in offices throughout the state.
Central Wisconsin Center

Located in Madison, CWC provides short-term and residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities reach their highest potential.
Northern Wisconsin Center

Located in Chippewa Falls, NWC is a short-term assessment and treatment facility for individuals who have an intellectual disability and challenging behaviors.
Southern Wisconsin Center

Located in Union Grove, SWC provides short-term and residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities reach their highest potential.
Mendota Mental Health Institute

Located in Madison, MMHI primarily provides services to people with a mental illness and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

Located in Mauston, SRSTC provides specialized treatment services for people charged with a crime, people found not guilty of a crime by reason of mental disease or defect, and sexually violent persons.
Winnebago Mental Health Institute

Learn about the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. We treat patients who live with challenging behaviors and complex psychiatric conditions.
Wisconsin Resource Center

Located in Oshkosh, WRC provides specialized treatment services to people referred from the Department of Corrections.

Last revised June 5, 2023