The COVID-19 pandemic has created a rise in the discussion of prioritizing mental health and seeking out help when help is needed. There are a multitude of mental health resources throughout the Madison area for people to take advantage of depending on their situation. Here are six great mental health resources in the Madison area:
Connections Counseling
Connections Counseling is an outpatient clinic focused on creating a safe and supportive environment for young people, families and adults to find a healthy recovery community. Connections Counseling offers a range of services from individual therapy to group or family therapy, to college-specific programs for students who are struggling with excessive alcohol or marijuana use. Connections Counseling is located near the Hilldale Shopping Center on the west side of Madison, making it very accessible to anyone looking to take advantage of in-person resources.
Journey Mental Health Center
For whatever reason someone is struggling, Journey Mental Health Center has the ability to customize their services for whatever situation. Journey maintains a variety of clinic-based and community-based programs and services depending on an individual’s needs. Whether someone is currently experiencing a crisis or simply wants to improve their physical health, Journey has a solution. Journey also allows people to report when they believe others are suffering with a mental illness.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dane County
For over 40 years, NAMI Dane County has provided education, support and advocacy for people affected by a mental illness. In its entirety, NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness by providing peer-led education and support programs to help people get the support and information they need to better understand mental illness and navigate the mental health system. They also provide community outreach and education to reduce stigma and help the general public better understand mental illness.
United Way of Dane County
United Way of Dane County has been active in some of Madison’s most serious issues for nearly a century and has the ability to connect citizens to a variety of resources. Their overall mission is to “unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives” and their 24-hour call service can be used by anyone at any time.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Dane County
The ADRC works with adults and caregivers to connect them to community services that keep them healthy and safe in Madison. The ADRC is a great place to get accurate information on all aspects of life related to living with a disability, whether you are looking for yourself or for a family member or friend. Overall, the ADRC provides a multitude of resources to look into depending on someone’s needs or curiosity, ranging from dietary information to public benefits.
Tellurian Behavioral Health
Tellurian offers individualized evidence-based practices to support all affected by mental illness. Tellurian recognizes each person’s journey as their own and works to ensure each treatment plan matches the individual’s goals to be successful in community living by increasing life satisfaction, independence and integration into the community.