HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Patricia Schanen, Director
Steve Siebers, Deputy Director, Human Services
Deb Clasen, Deputy Director, Health Division/Health Officer

LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

MISSION

To promote the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families.

INTRODUCTION

Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families by providing a coordinated continuum of services for eligible county residents.  We accomplish this goal by valuing service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the people we serve, the importance of human relationships, and the integrity and competence of our staff.

We operate in compliance with the equal opportunity policies and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

Persons seeking or receiving services will NOT be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

Douglas County Health and Human Services has five service areas.  Economic Support administers the medical assistance and food shares programs.  Human Services provides child protective services, juvenile court intake screening and supervision, family and adult services, including foster care and services to the frail elderly, and programs for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and drug and alcohol abuse.  Environmental Health provides a variety of programs aimed at identifying, controlling, and preventing environmental health hazards in the community.  Public Health protects people's health and safety by preventing and controlling disease and injuries and providing public education programs.  Home Health provides skilled nursing care in the home to manage health problems in your own home and reduce the need for hospitalization or nursing home care.