Free Therapy For Staff of Wisconsin Long-Term Care Residential Facilities:
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Residential Facilities
- Community Based Residential Facility - CBRF
- Residential Care Apartment Complex - RCAC
- Adult Family Home - AFH
Therapy Is Available To All Staff (Not Just Direct Care Staff) Working In These Facilities Including:
- Housekeeping
- Food Service
- Maintenance
- Administration
While the primary focus during the COVID-19 pandemic has been on the physical well-being of the residents, we cannot overlook the impact this crisis has had on the mental health and substance use challenges of nursing facility staff. Under a federal grant awarded by Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS), BCS has received funding to provide behavioral health treatment and recovery support services for staff of Wisconsin long-term care residential facilities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Counseling is free to staff that do not have health coverage or whose co-payments/deductibles would make such treatment cost prohibitive,
BCS has a network of licensed mental health professionals throughout the State of Wisconsin. BCS has a variety of Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselors (CSAC). All with experience in the following:
- Providing individual therapy with a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety and depression.
- Using evidence-based practice and treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Management, and Trauma Therapy.
- Short-term therapy focused on alleviating mental health issues and recovery approaches.
- All Therapy Will Be Conducted Through Telehealth
Limited services are available based on funding.
Behavioral Consulting Services is a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Member
Wisconsin Long-Term Care Facility Staff impacted by COVID-19 seeking therapy can contact Behavioral Consulting Services at:
262-376-0250 or email below.
If this is an emergency, please call 911
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis and can be called anytime to talk with someone who can help. The number is 1-800-273-8255.
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline is available statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 211 or
833-944-4673.
The Wisconsin textline is available for anyone needing emotional support and help, and can be reached anytime by texting HOME to 741741.
262-376-0250 or email below.
If this is an emergency, please call 911
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis and can be called anytime to talk with someone who can help. The number is 1-800-273-8255.
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline is available statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 211 or
833-944-4673.
The Wisconsin textline is available for anyone needing emotional support and help, and can be reached anytime by texting HOME to 741741.
