Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Milwaukee
Founded in 1995, Milwaukee Mental Health Associates has dedicated over 25 years to providing strength-based mental health services rooted in dignity, diversity, and community empowerment. Our team of experienced professionals delivers trauma-informed care through three core programs - Community Support Program (CSP), Targeted Case Management (TCM), and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) - serving over 400 Milwaukee County residents annually. We maintain rigorous quality standards through ongoing staff training, peer support integration, and systematic documentation reviews. Our recovery-oriented approach emphasizes client autonomy, with services delivered in community settings to promote accessibility and comfort.As a nonprofit organization since 2008, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate advocacy to address complex mental health needs across the lifespan. Our Assertive Community Treatment model provides comprehensive support for individuals with serious mental illness, while our Certified Peer Specialists offer lived-experience guidance. Through strategic partnerships with Milwaukee County Behavioral Health, we ensure coordinated care pathways that address housing, employment, and medical needs alongside mental health treatment. Our organizational longevity and staff retention reflect our commitment to sustainable, person-centered care that evolves with community needs.
Services
Community Support Program
Targeted Case Management
Crisis Case Management
Peer Support Services
Comprehensive Community Services
Assertive Community Treatment
Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency mental health services with immediate response capabilities
- Our staff maintains average tenure of 10+ years in human services industry
- We provide home-based treatment through our Community Support Program
- Our Assertive Community Treatment team serves individuals with complex needs
- We integrate Certified Peer Specialists into all treatment programs
What people say
Compassionate care
Community focus
Staff dedication
Personalized treatment
Effective crisis support
Services
Community Support Program
Our Community Support Program delivers mental health treatment directly in clients' homes or familiar environments. This evidence-based approach works with adults aged 18-65 who have serious mental illness and recent hospitalization history. The program combines Assertive Community Treatment team interventions with integrated dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders, ensuring comprehensive care through regular in-home visits and community-based support.
Targeted Case Management
Targeted Case Management provides personalized care coordination for Milwaukee County residents facing mental health challenges. Our case managers help clients access essential resources including housing, healthcare, and employment services. This program specifically supports individuals transitioning from crisis situations, offering structured support plans that address legal assistance, social development, and substance abuse treatment while promoting long-term community stability.
Comprehensive Community Services
Comprehensive Community Services offers flexible mental health support tailored to individual recovery goals. Available for all ages, this program assists with skill development, medication management, and wellness planning through a collaborative approach. Our care coordinators work with clients to create personalized recovery plans that may include psychotherapy, peer support, and employment training, focusing on helping individuals achieve their personal vision of recovery while maintaining community living.
Peer Support Services
Our Certified Peer Support Specialists provide unique value through their personal recovery experiences. These specialists work alongside case managers to offer practical guidance and encouragement, helping clients identify wellness strategies and build self-direction. Available across all programs, peer support services focus on empowerment through shared experience, with specialists trained to recognize recovery signs and promote strength-based perspectives in every client interaction.
Crisis Case Management
Crisis Case Management addresses immediate mental health emergencies through specialized intervention services. Designed for individuals experiencing acute crises, this program provides intensive support to stabilize situations and prevent hospitalization. Our crisis specialists work closely with clients to develop prevention strategies while connecting them with ongoing support resources, ensuring continuity of care following emergency situations through coordinated follow-up services.
People
Chantil Harris
Executive Director
Leading MMHA since 2018, Chantil Harris brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience to mental health services. She oversees strategic operations and program development while maintaining community partnerships that enhance service delivery across Milwaukee County.
Tyson Spears
Program Director
As Program Director since 2018, Tyson Spears manages day-to-day operations of MMHA's clinical programs. With deep expertise in case management systems, he ensures service quality and compliance with state behavioral health standards.
Lannie Rowney
Clinical Director
Clinical Director Lannie Rowney supervises MMHA's therapeutic services and staff training programs. With over 15 years in mental health administration, they ensure evidence-based practices guide all clinical interventions and staff development initiatives.
Charity Schwingle
Clinical Coordinator
Charity Schwingle coordinates CSP services at the South Milwaukee location. She manages case manager teams and oversees client care plans, ensuring consistent application of trauma-informed treatment approaches in community settings.
Shanha Stephens
CSP Clinical Coordinator
As CSP Clinical Coordinator at the main campus, Shanha Stephens leads clinical staff in delivering home-based mental health services. She specializes in Assertive Community Treatment models and supervises staff providing direct client interventions.
Questions
What mental health programs does MMHA offer?
MMHA provides three core programs: Community Support Program (CSP), Targeted Case Management (TCM), and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), each tailored to different levels of mental health needs.
How do I qualify for MMHA services?
Eligibility requires Milwaukee County residency, age between 18-65 (varies by program), and assessment through Milwaukee County Behavioral Health CARS division for specific program requirements.
Are MMHA services available in my home?
Yes, our Community Support Program provides treatment in clients' homes or current living environments to create comfortable, accessible care settings.
Does MMHA offer crisis mental health support?
Yes, our Crisis Case Management program provides emergency mental health services with 24/7 availability for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
How does MMHA involve clients in treatment planning?
We use collaborative recovery planning where clients work with their care team to develop personalized treatment goals and select appropriate support services.
What makes MMHA different from other providers?
Our combination of home-based treatment, Certified Peer Specialists, and long-tenured staff creates unique value through lived experience and community integration.
