Behavioral Health
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center (GLIIHC) is committed to meeting the mental wellness needs of our community. With this in mind, we are expanding our current behavioral health services to create a full-service, integrated Behavioral Health Department. Stay tuned for details.
Current Programs and services offered at GLIIHC’s Behavioral Health Department:
- Outpatient therapy for mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues
- AODA (alcohol and other drug abuse) Group
- Veteran’s Talking Circle
- Talking Circle
- Women’s Talking Circle
- Wellbriety Circle
- 12-Step Group
- Beading Circle
- Drumming Circle
Our behavioral health and social services mission is to meet the emotional and mental health needs of Urban Indians and loved ones with respect and sensitivity to their culture.
Call us at (414) 383-9526 to learn more about our programs and services and to make your appointment.
Local Resources
24-Hour Crisis Help Lines
- Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare 220-SAFE (7223)
- Hmong Domestic Violence Helpline (Hmong-Speaking) 1-877-740-7292
- Impact 211 (Community Information Line) 211
- Latina Resource Center (Se Habla Español) 414-389-6510
- Milwaukee Women’s Center 414-671-6140
- Parent Helpline 414-671-0566
- Psychiatric and Suicide Prevention Hotline 414-257-7222
- Safe Path (Questions about Youth Sexual Violence) 414-271-9523
- Sexual Assault Treatment Center 414-219-5555
- Sojourner Family Peace Center 414-933-2722
Shelters
- Casa Maria 414-344-5745
- Guest House 414-345-3240
- Daystar (Long-Term Housing for Single Women) 414-385-0334
- Hope House 414-645-2122
- Milwaukee Women’s Center Refuge 414-671-6140
- Milwaukee Rescue Mission 414-344-2211
- Pathfinders (Emergency Shelter for Youth) 414-271-1560
- Salvation Army 414-365-6360
- Sojourner Truth House 414-933-2722
- Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center 414-647-8200
National Resources
- NEW! Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Line Call or Text 988 988lifeline.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)/1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474/1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center 1-888-373-7888
