Milwaukee County · Our work
Different needs. Connected support.
The initiative brings together programs for people at immediate risk and services that strengthen the conditions for safety over time.
Six areas of work
How the County and its partners respond.
01 / Violence intervention
Interrupt violence.
Advance Peace’s Peacemaker Fellowship builds long term relationships with people most directly affected by gun violence. Fellows receive coaching and support to manage conflict, plan for the future, and connect with services.
See the County’s Advance Peace program02 / Mentoring
Build trusted relationships.
County Credible Messengers use lived experience to mentor young people, help them navigate conflict, and connect families with support. The program serves youth in the community and young people involved in the youth justice system.
See County mentoring and referrals03 / Mental wellness
Make room for healing.
County Behavioral Health Services connects residents to crisis support, assessment, treatment, and recovery. Wraparound Milwaukee coordinates behavioral health services for children, young people, and their families.
Find County mental health services04 / Housing stability
Help families find stability.
Milwaukee County Housing Services works with people experiencing homelessness and households at risk of losing stability. The Destined For Greater investment includes support for families who need to relocate because of violence.
Find County housing services05 / Opportunity
Create paths to earn and lead.
Projects announced at launch include youth employment, workshops, and reentry opportunities. Paid roles and mentoring give young people and adults opportunities to build skills and relationships.
See the County’s project list06 / Community connection
Make safe places available.
During summer evenings and weekends, schools and neighborhood organizations opened sites for recreation, enrichment, and time with trusted adults. Safe Summer Sites shows how community partners can respond to what young people ask for.
See what Safe Summer Sites reachedThe people behind the work
Across neighborhoods and systems.
County teams, neighborhood organizations, schools, health providers, and employers contribute different kinds of support. The County’s launch investment connects new projects with programs already serving residents.
Meet the project partnersFind 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.