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Taylor County Human Services
Susan Hady, Director
Location & Mailing Address:
540 East College Street
Medford, WI 54451
Phone: 715.748.3332
Fax: 715.748.3342
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Privacy Policy
Birth to 3 Program
The Taylor County Human Services Department promotes and encourages the well-being, safety, independence and self-sufficiency of all Taylor County individuals and families through the provision of supportive services. As a public agency and department within county government, the Taylor County Human Services Department operates under a Human Services Board which is appointed by the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. Administrative oversight is also provided by a number of state departments. Agency funding comes from a variety of sources including federal, state, and county revenue as well as client fees. Services provided or purchased by the Taylor County Human Services Department are coordinated through one of five units including: Developmental Disabilities, Long-Term Support/ Agency Intake, Economic Support, Children and Family Services, and Clinical Services which encompasses mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse services.
INFORMATION
How to Access Services
If you are interested in receiving services for yourself or someone else, contact an agency intake worker in person or by telephone at 715.748.3332. The intake worker will answer your questions and refer you to the appropriate unit(s) for services.
Agency Hours
Taylor County Human Services staff is available during normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. as well as evening hours by appointment only.
Fees
All Taylor County residents are eligible for services provided by the Taylor County Human Services Department.
Many services are available at no cost. Other services are fee chargeable and may be billed to your insurance company. A reduced fee based on your ability to pay may also be available.
24 Hour Crisis Intervention
For after hours emergencies contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Department at 715.748.2200. The Sheriff's Department will arrange for a Human Services staff member to assist with the emergency.
SERVICES
The Taylor County Human Services Department promotes and encourages the well-being, safety, independence, and self-sufficiency of all Taylor County individuals and families through the provision of supportive services.
As a public agency and department within county government, the Taylor County Human Services Department operates under a Human Services Board which is appointed by the Taylor County Board of Supervisors. Administrative oversight is also provided by a number of state departments.
Agency funding comes from a variety of sources including federal, state, and county revenue as well as client fees. Services provided or purchased by the Taylor County Human Services Department include:
Developmental Disabilities Unit
- Birth to 3 Program
- Family Support Program
- Children's Long-Term Support Waiver
- Support and Service Coordination
- Community Integration Program
- Sheltered Employment / Prevocational Services
- Day Services
- Supported Employment
- Guardianship and Adult Protective Services
- Community Living Arrangements
- Adult Family Home Certification
Long-Term Support / Agency Intake Unit
- Case Management
- Community Options Program
- MA Waiver Programs
- Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Program
- Elder Abuse / Neglect and Adult at Risk Investigations
- Guardianship and Protective Placement Services
- Supportive Home Care
- Community Living Arrangements
- Nursing Home Relocation Program
Economic Support Unit
- Wisconsin Works (w-2)
- FoodShare
- General Relief
- Wisconsin Heating Energy Assistance Program
- Wisconsin Shares (child care funding)
- Medicaid (including Healthy Start, BadgerCare, and Family Planning Waiver)
Children and Family Services Unit
- Juvenile Court Supervision
- Children's Court Services
- Child Abuse and Neglect Assessments
- Foster Home Licensing
- Kinship Care Program
- Parent Education and Support Services
- Child Care Provider Certification
- Out-of-Home Care Placement Services
Clinical Services Unit
Mental Health Services
- Individual, Marital and Family Counseling
- Psychological Evaluations
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Community Support Program for Mentally Ill
- Court Ordered Commitment Services
- Residential Placement Services
- Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations
- Sheltered Employment
AODA Services
NOTE: Pregnant Women shall receive treatments for substance abuse on a priority basis.
- Substance Abuse Voluntary or Court Ordered Assessments
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Intoxicated Driver Program
- AODA Group Counseling
- Prevention / Intervention Services
- Inpatient AODA Treatment
- Transitional Living
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