Mental Health and Substance Use

During Immediate Risk of Suicide

  • Call 911
  • Go to the emergency room
  • Call Door County Crisis/Suicide Intervention Hotline: 920-746-2588 or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

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Information/Referrals

  • Door County Department of Health & Human Services: call 920-746-7155 to request supportive contact from a therapist or case manager, visit the Behavioral Health webpage for more information on services
  • Uplift WI: call 534-202-5438 for confidential mental health support from a Peer Support Specialist in Wisconsin
  • Center for Suicide Awareness: text “HOPELINE” to 741741
  • National Veterans Support Line: 800-273-8255 or text 838255
  • Trevor Project for LGBTQ+: 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
  • Door County Alcoholics Anonymous: doorcountyaa.org/ 
  • Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: call 211 or 833-944-4673, text your ZIP code to 898211, or chat addictionhelpwi.org
  • HELP of Door County - Domestic Violence Advocacy Services 24 Hour Hotline: 920-743-8818 or 800-914-3571 
  • Sexual Assault Center - Family Services of NE Wisconsin 24 Hour Hotline: 920-746-8996

Prevention Resources

  • Mighty Teens Empowerment Door County: stridecreativedc.com
  • Mental Health America: mhanational.org
  • National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): nami.org
  • “Door County Mental Wellness” and “Prevent Suicide Door County” – Find us on Facebook


Door County Mental Health and Crisis Prevention Resource Guide

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Door County Health & Human Services and United Way of Door County sponsored Mike McGowan to help with mental health and substance use during COVID-19.

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Parenting Messages to Our Children During Challenging Times - Mike McGowan

  1. Talking About Difficult Times to Children (PDF)
  2. Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Healthy Relationships and Communication for Door County - Mike McGowan

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, the United Way, and the Mental Health Focus Group: De-stressing Our Relationships

  1. De-stressing Your Relationship (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: How To Talk To Your Parents About Their Drinking and Drug Use

  1. How Do You Talk to Your Parent About Their Drinking (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Are You Concerned About a Loved One’s Drinking or Drug Usage?

  1. Considerations and Conversations (PDF)
  2. A Few Tips When Discussing Drugs and Alcohol to Someone Close (PDF)
  3. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Do I Have a Drinking or Drug Problem?

  1. Criteria for Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Addressing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

  1. A Few Suggestions to Help Cope with Anxiety (PDF)
  2. Managing everyday stress and anxiety (PDF)
  3. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Taking Care of the Caregivers