Pierce County Department Of Human Services

Located in the Pierce County Courthouse in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the Department of Human Services supports clients of all ages facing mental health and substance use challenges. Programs help individuals maintain stability, build coping skills, and work toward personal goals through community-based services and coordinated care. Clients access a range of therapies, including psychiatry and medication management, psychiatric nursing, evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy for mood, anxiety, and thought disorders, peer and family psychoeducation, individual counseling, and the Living In Balance intensive outpatient treatment Model, which integrates cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and twelve step approaches. Case management assists clients in coordinating services and selecting supports that fit their recovery goals. The team emphasizes client-directed recovery and practical skill-building, offering support in job skills, wellness management, housing, and life skills education. Crisis intervention services, including mobile response and co-responder programs, provide timely assistance during emergencies, and families can access community resources to support children with special health or mental health needs.