Behavioral Health Resource Center

The BHRC values the strength that lies in our differences, and that is why the BHRC Team strives to include people and voices from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and life experiences. We believe that our unique identities make us stronger.

The BHRC is one team with different roles and functions that work together to support the people of Dane County. Our Team is comprised of the following:

• Resource Navigation Team 
  • The BHRC Resource Navigation Team is comprised of staff who have experience in case management services, mental health, substance use, child youth and family, etc. 
• Peer Support Services Team 
• Outreach Services

The Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) is a non-crisis, voluntary person and family centered service designed to help all Dane County residents connect to mental health services and substance use services regardless of insurance status, financial status, age, identity, ability or legal status. The BHRC assists Dane County residents from all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. BHRC services are consumer led and consumer driven, meaning that we consider the person as the expert on their needs.

BHRC staff help connect Dane County residents to mental health and substance use resources and services. 

If you, someone you care about, or someone you are working with needs help finding mental health and/or substance use services in Dane County, please share our website and contact the BHRC.

Visión del Depto. de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dane: Gente empoderada que prospera en comunidades seguras, justas y solidarias.

El Centro de Recursos de Salud Mental del Condado de Dane (CRSM/BHRC por sus siglas en inglés) es un servicio voluntario centrado en la persona y la familia diseñado para ayudar a todos los residentes a tener acceso a los servicios de salud mental en el condado de Dane, independientemente de su situación en cuanto al seguro médico, su estado financiero, su edad, su identidad, su habilidad física o su estado migratorio. El CRSM provee ayuda a los residentes del condado de Dane de todas las edades, orígenes y estilos de vida. Los servicios del CRSM están dirigidos y guiados por y para el consumidor, pues cómo principio son la persona y su familia quienes deben ser expertos en cuánto a sus propias necesidades.

El personal de CRSM está disponible para ayudarle a conectarse con recursos para sus necesidades de salud mental y/o dependencia de alcohol o fármacos.

Si usted, una persona especial para usted, incluso alguien con quien usted trabaja, o cualquiera que necesite ayuda para encontrar servicios de salud mental o dependencia de substancias en el condado de Dane; nos puede entonces localizar en nuestro sitio web y ponerse en contacto con el CRSM.

Llame al CRSM C al (608) 267-2244 Para español presione 2

Envíe un correo electrónico a CRSM a BHRC@danecounty.gov 

More About the BHRC

BHRC Phone: 608-267-2244

• For English select option 1 
• Para español presione 2
• Lus Hmoob, nyem tus lej 3

BHRC Email: BHRC@countyofdane.gov 

What to expect: The BHRC team is available by phone, email, or web to case to assist you with connecting to mental health and substance use services.  When you contact the BHRC, a team member will ask you to share information about your mental health and substance use needs, treatment preferences, treatment history, insurance status (no insurance is ok!), and any information that would help us find good resources for you. Based on the information you share, a BHRC team member will gather a list of providers/resources that meet your unique needs, or help make calls together to learn more about the clinics and programs of interest. The BHRC team will offer follow up calls and contacts for as long as it is helpful to you.  

BHRC Contact Information

The BHRC offers in person consultation Monday - Friday. Services can be scheduled by calling the BHRC at 608-267-2244, or you are welcome to drop in!

BHRC Address: 2450 Rimrock Rd. Ste 301 Madison, WI 53713

The entrance to the building is around the back of the building.

Enter the lobby and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.

When you exit the elevator, take a right and another immediate right and you will see our door.

Once you enter the suite, you will check in at the front desk and a BHRC team member will meet with you shortly.  

The BHRC offers mental health and substance use resource and referral for non-English language speakers in Dane County. 

• Spanish Language Services – To connect with a Bilingual Spanish Case Manager, please call phone number 608-267-2244 Para español presione 2 

• Hmong Language Services phone number - To connect with a Bilingual Hmong Case Manager, please call (608) 267-2244 Lus Hmoob, nyem tus lej 3

• Interpretation and Language Access – The BHRC utilizes intepreters and the Language Line in addition to providing behavioral health resources and referrals in native languages.

The BHRC offers short term Peer Support Services for people who are actively involved with BHRC case managers and who are exploring ongoing mental health or substance use services in Dane County. BHRC Peer Support Services are not a stand alone service.

To connect with a BHRC case manager who can refer you to both ongoing mental health and substance use services, and Peer Support Services, please contact the BHRC by phone, email, or in person. 

Click on the following link to learn more about Peer Support Services Peer Service Resource Page

The BHRC offers regularly scheduled behavioral health resource and referral assistance at community-based sites. BHRC services are currently offered at the following locations:       

• The Beacon   
• The Job Center   
• Sunshine Place  

If you or your organization would be interested in scheduling community based services, please reach out to the BHRC Outreach Coordinator, Julie Clayton at clayton.julie@danecounty.gov

The BHRC offers outreach presentations and tabling at meetings, fairs and conferences. BHRC has flyers and outreach materials that we can drop off at your agency, program, or place of business. Outreach materials are available in English, Spanish and Hmong.  

If you or your organization would be interested in talking with the BHRC Outreach Coordinator, please email Julie Clayton at clayton.julie@danecounty.gov