Milwaukee County · About
Why this work exists.
Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services leads Destined For Greater to help prevent violence and support residents as they heal and rebuild.
01 / The promise
Safety starts before a crisis.
A trusted adult. A place to go after school. A safe home. A first paycheck. Each can change what happens next.
Led by Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services, Destined For Greater connects neighborhood organizations, public services, and local institutions around a shared approach to community safety and mental wellness.
Community violence intervention brings trusted outreach workers and services to people closest to gun violence. Prevention also means investing earlier in young people, families, and the places they already trust.
Explore the County’s strategic plan- 1835Milwaukee County’s relief services begin.
- 1975Wisconsin authorizes counties to coordinate human services through local boards.
- 2017Milwaukee’s Blueprint for Peace sets a shared direction.
- 2026Destined For Greater brings existing services and new investments together.
No Wrong Door
Start with the need in front of you.
Someone looking for a safe place to live may also need help coping with trauma or connecting a child with a trusted mentor. Milwaukee County’s No Wrong Door approach helps residents reach other parts of the County system from the first program they contact.
Read the County’s No Wrong Door approachHow the work fits together
Prevention. Intervention. Healing.
Invest in trusted adults, places for young people to spend time, and opportunities to earn and lead.
Connect people closest to violence with outreach, mentoring, and help resolving conflict.
Connect residents to mental health care and help families rebuild stability when violence disrupts their lives.
Find the right place to start.
Explore Milwaukee County programs, intake options, and referrals by the kind of help you need.
A Milwaukee County community safety and mental wellness initiative.