ANNUAL
REPORT
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annual
report 2019
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
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CHILDREN & YOUTH DIVISION
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DISABILITIES & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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ECONOMIC SUPPORT DIVISION
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PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
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SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
On behalf of the department’s staff and previous director,
Marilyn Schreuder, I would like to present the Health
and Human Services Department 2019 Annual Report.
The staff should be proud of the accomplishments they
provided to the citizens of the Price County throughout
the year.
Please take time to review the report which has
descriptions of each unit’s major function and programs
and the statistics of services provided.
We hope you find this report useful. We are available to
answer questions and look forward to hearing your
comments.
Sarah Socha
Sarah Socha, Director
Message from the Price County
Health & Human Services Director
Animal Control
$64,282
Behavioral
Health…
Children & Youth
$2,183,840
Disability &
Protective Services
$801,321
Economic Support
$376,712
Public
Health
$1,611,435
Senior Services
$491,649
Expenditures
DIV IS IONFinancial & Admin Services
Expenditures Revenue
Animal Control $64,282 $47,147
Behavioral Health $916,937 $1,286,348
Children & Youth $2,183,840 $2,230,621 Disability & Protective Services $801,321 $482,602 Economic Support $376,712 $394,333 Public Health $1,611,435 $1,496,349 Senior Services $491,649 $532,695 Total $6,446,176 $6,470,096
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Behavioral Health
MISSION
To enhance the quality of
life for our community by
offering comprehensive
behavioral health
services in a
trauma-informed culture of care,
promoting integrated
healthcare, recovery, and
community inclusion.
GENERAL PURPOSE
To support and promote
behavioral health and
substance use disorder
services for Price county
residents.
PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED
Community Support Programs Comprehensive Community Services
Coordinated Service Teams Intensive Supervision Program Mental Health Crisis Services Mental Health /Substance Use Disorder Targeted Case
Management is slated to begin in 2020.
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Community Support Programs (CSP) are for adults living with a serious and
persistent mental illness. CSPs provide coordinated professional care and treatment in the community that includes a broad range of services to meet an individual’s unique personal needs, reduce symptoms, and promote recovery.
189 clients assisted
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a program that helps individuals
of all ages live their best life by providing supports that address their unique needs related to mental health and substance use. CCS is intended to assist individuals who need care outside of inpatient settings, but who may have ongoing needs that, if left unaddressed, could result in hospitalizations during times of crisis.
62 clients assisted
Coordinated Service Teams (CST) develop a comprehensive, individualized
system of care for children with complex behavioral health needs. The CST itself is a group that includes family members, service providers, and others that work to design and carry out a coordinated services plan for the child. This model of care is often referred as wraparound services.
56 clients assisted
Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) is designed to help people who have been
charged with a second or higher Operating While Impaired or Under the Influence (OWI) offense to stop drinking and driving. The program is a combination of
treatment and case management services.
28 clients assisted
Mental Health Crisis Service Program means a coordinated system of mental
health services, which provides as immediate response to assist a person
experiencing a mental health crisis. Outpatient emergencies include socio-emotional crisis, attempted suicides, family crises, and if needed, referral to an emergency room of a general hospital for medical treatment.
202 clients assisted
Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Targeted Case Management (TCM)
Provides case management to adults with a serious mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder diagnosis to assist them in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
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Children & Youth
MISSION
The mission of the Price
County Children &
Youth Division is to
assure the welfare and
safety of children and
youth in Price County
and to promote
accountability and
responsibility for juvenile
offenders.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of
Children & Youth
programs is to administer
state and federally
mandated child protective
service and juvenile justice
programs.
PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED
Child Protective Service (CPS) Juvenile Court Intake Home Detention Juvenile Restitution/Community
Service Substitute Care In-Home Service Foster Care Program Kinship Care Program Independent Living Program Early Intervention – Capacity
Building Early Intervention Program Safe & Stable Families Program
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Children & Youth
Service
No. Served
Youth Justice
Juvenile Court Intake Services, Court Disposition, Intensive Supervision Program, Electronic Monitoring
78
JIPS Petitions Filed 5
Delinquency Petitions Filed 20
Youth Aids Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) 17
Secure Detention
(Includes short term & 72hr holds) 12
Juveniles
317Days
Home Detention 12
Restitution 16
Out of Home (Placements)
Foster Care, Group Homes, Child Care Institutions, Juvenile Respite, Shelter, Permanency Services and planning
73
Capacity Building Early Intervention 11
Safe & Stable Families 84 Families
147 Children
Child Abuse & Neglect 241 Referrals
114 Investigations
CHIPS Petitions Filed 29
After Hour Calls 56
Total Intakes Received 709
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Children & Youth
Youth Justice
78 Total Referrals
Juvenile Court Intake Services, Court Disposition, Intensive Supervision Program, Electronic Monitoring
10 6 8 6 10 3 10 0 8 3 10 4 January February March April May June July August September October November December
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617 Years of Age Referrals by Age 29 29 6 4 0 1 3 3 2 0 10 20 30 40 Referrals by Area10
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Children & Youth
Out of Home Placements
73
children were placed in out of home care.
34
of those children were placed in county while
39
were placed out of county.
44%
Were drug related
21 19 8 25 0 - 4 year olds 5 - 11 year olds 12 - 14 year olds 15+ year olds 0 10 20 30
Ages of Children in Care
3 1 3 12 5 25 24 Secure Detention Corrections Residential Care Center Group Home Treatment Foster Care Local Foster Care Court Ordered Relative Placement
0 20 40 Place me n t Type s
Cost of Placements Per Month Court Ordered
Relative Placement $244 Local Foster Care $404 - $1,000 Treatment Foster Care $3,000 - $4,000 Group Home $6,000 - $7,000 Residential Care Center $10,000 - $12,000 Secure Detention / Corrections $4,500 - $12,000
$1,037,546
Annual Placement Cost7
Foster Homes in Price County11
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Disabilities & Protective Services
MISSION
The mission of the Price County Disabilities and
Protective Services Division is to plan, arrange for and
monitor an array of services for: the elderly, individuals experiencing acute and/or chronic mental illness, and individuals experiencing substance abuse problems. Services will be provided in a manner that supports the uniqueness and dignity of the individual while maintaining accountability and
cost-effectiveness in systems. The mission of the Aging and Disability Resource Center is to assist individuals in
planning for their long-term care health needs in a manner that supports the uniqueness and dignity of the individual.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of Disabilities & Protective Services programs is to carry out federal, state and locally mandated programs for the elderly, individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities, acute and/or chronic mental illness, and alcohol and other drug use/abuse problems.PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED
Adult Protective Services Case Management Children’s Community Options
Program Children's Long-Term Support
Waivers Birth to 3 Civil Commitments Settlement Agreements Guardianship and Protective
Placements Hope Consortium Aging and Disability Resource
Center (ADRC) Respite Day Services Intensive Autism Programs
Females 45 Males 45 DI V ISI ON
Disabilities & Protective Services
Elder & Vulnerable Adult Investigations
38 20 17 10 4 1 0 10 20 30 40 Self-Neglect Financial Exploitation Neglect by Others Emotional Abuse Physical Abuse Treatment w/o Consent
Primary Reason 9 15 30 24 12 18-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 Ages # of Individuals served by APS 91 Total
Service No. Served
Birth to Three 28 Referrals 24 Served
Options Counseling/Assessments 34 Counseling 82 Assessments
Elder & Vulnerable Adult Abuse/Neglect 76 Reports
Children’s CCOP Program 21
Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver 21
Guardianships 10
Emergency Protective Placements 3
Protective Placements 52
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Economic Support
MISSION
As a member of the
Northern Income
Maintenance Consortium
the mission of the Price
County Economic
Support Division is:
“Working Together to
Provide Services that
Enhance Quality of
Life”
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of
Income Maintenance
programs is to assist
financially and
categorically eligible
individuals with a means
to meet their basic human
needs including food,
shelter, medical treatment,
etc.
PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED
FoodShare BadgerCare Plus Family Planning Only Services Medicaid for Elderly, Blind or
Disabled Child Care Assistance General Assistance Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Child Care Certification of Day
Care Homes
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Economic Support
Energy
Regular
913 Households $639,947Energy
Crisis
118 Households $31,320Furnace
Repair
35 Households $10,277Furnace
Replacement
10 Households $52,695W
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Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Programs
BadgerCare
Elderly Blind Disabled Long Term Care
3,907 Recipients $25,458,650 FoodShare 1,519 Recipients $1,624,446 Certified 1 Licensed 11 Child Care Admin Children 248 Families 188 Child Care $105,510 Protective Payee 5 Clients $2,277.38
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Public Health
MISSION
The mission of the
Price County Public
Health Division is
to be leaders in
promoting,
protecting, and
preserving the
health and
well-being of Price
County citizens
through
partnerships with
people and
communities.
GENERAL
PURPOSE
The general
purpose of Public
Health programs
is to carry out the
core public health
functions through
the essential
public health
services.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED
Animal Control Community Health Needs Assessment andPlanning Public Health Accreditation Planning Public Health Emergency Preparedness Communicable Disease Control Communicable Disease Reporting Immunization Program Investigation and Follow-up Maternal Child Health & Family Health Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Reproductive Health Health Check Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) Targeted Case Management (TCM) Dental Health Dietary Fluoride Supplement Program Early Childhood Prevention Program Fluoride Mouth Rinse Healthy Smiles for Seniors
Seal a Smile Environmental Health Environmental Human Health Hazard
Investigation Control and Abatement Radon Testing Program Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and
Assessment Program Well Water Testing Program
Tobacco Control Program Rabies Control Program
Coalitions Health and Wellness Coalition Mental Health/AODA
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Public Health
Le adin g Dise ases Chlamydia - 23 Influenza -13 Hospitalized 81 Total Reported Incidents19
Individuals received HIV testing at the jail.
Vaccine Dispensing Event
School District Consent Boosters Needed Boosters Given Electronic Paper Chequamegon 64 94 6 6 Phillips 116 88 3 2 Prentice 22 27 2 0 Total 202 209 11 8 Grand Total (# of students) 411 Grand Total (# of vaccinations) 419
Communicable Disease:
Preparedness:
Environmental Health:
Radon Kit5 High | 24 Low
Results Well Water15
Wells Tested106 Price County | 62 Private Providers
Goal: 165 | Actual: 168 Lead Poisoning Testing Grant 4 Children had initial capillary results above
5mcg/dl, considered above acceptable range.
1,485Administered 1,271 Clients Vaccinations Animal Bites: Count of Animal Species: Bear 1 Cat 3 Dog 22 Total 26
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WIC: The purpose of the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and
children.
465 Participants (88% enrolled in BadgerCare)
$1,555 WIC Dollars redeemed at local farmer’s
markets
$146,143 WIC Dollars redeemed at local stores
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Pregnant women were enrolled in Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)19
Families received Targeted Case Management (TCM) services 19 7 20 11 28 8 7 14 8 17 1 11JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
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151 Total Health Check Visits
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AODA/Mental Health Coalition:
• Worked with partners such as the area schools and Law enforcement and were able to collect over $10,000 in federal drug prevention funding. • The coalition continues to distribute
Doterra drug deactivation kits, medication lock boxes and hosting Drug Take Back.
• SOS (stomp out stigma) Secured funds to train 45 adults and students in the Sources of Strength Program. This program utilizes peer social networks to address suicide, bullying and substance abuse.
• Parent Cafés are a method of facilitating meaningful, reflective conversations that promote parent leadership and collaboration. Parent Cafés are structured around
questions related to the five Strengthening Families protective factors.
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Dental Health:
Seal A Smile Totals
# of Students Received Educational Presentations 851 # of Students Screened 719 # Fluoride Applications 764 # of Students Received Sealants 415 # of Sealants 2,297 # of Referrals 86
Early Childhood Cavity Prevention:
231
Students received education
134
Oral screening performed
402 Fluoride varnish applications School-based Fluoride Mouth Rinse: 207 Parents & students received education 101 Students received weekly rinse Dietary Fluoride Supplements: 36 Children 47 Prescriptions dispensed Healthy Smiles for Seniors: 10 Clients
Category Definition Total Average/ Day Daily New
Likes
The number of new people who have liked your Page
(Unique Users) 137 .37
Daily Page Engaged Users
The number of people who engaged with your Page. Engagement includes any click or story created. (Unique Users)
3,015 8.26
Daily Total Reach
The number of people who had any content from your Page or about your Page enter their screen. This includes posts, check-ins, ads, social information from people who interact with your Page and more. (Unique Users)
35,402 96.99
Daily Total Impressions
The number of times any content from your Page or about your Page entered a person's screen. This includes posts, check-ins, ads, social information from people who interact with your Page and more. (Total Count)
69,575 190.61
Daily Total Consumers
The number of people who clicked on any of your content. Stories that are created without clicking on Page content (ex, liking the Page from timeline) are not included. (Unique Users)
2,001 5.48
Facebook Data:
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Senior Services
MISSION
The mission of the Price County
Senior Services Division is to
enable older citizens in Price
County to have, find and make
use of a wide range of
community resources that will
help them experience the aging
process with self-sufficiency,
self-determination, security and
dignity.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of the Senior
Services programs is to carry out
the Older Americans and
Wisconsin Elders Acts. The major
focus is to strengthen the
organization and delivery of
programs and services to older
persons and their families at the
county level. The purpose is: (1)
to assure that older persons in the
county have the same opportunity
as other citizens to realize their
full potential and then participate
in all areas of community and
family life; and (2) to advocate for
older persons in order that they
may be able to meet their basic
human needs and remain, for as
long as possible, in the place they
call home.
PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED
Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program Benefit Specialist Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals Transportation Health Promotion &Disease Prevention National Family Caregiver Support Program Elder Abuse & Neglect
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Senior Services
The Phillips Transit was added to the Price County Elderly and Disabled Transportation program starting in May of 2018. This service was in addition to the Park Falls Transit that initially started the
beginning of public transportation in Price County in 2016. This
enhancement included connecting trips between Park Falls and Phillips four times during the weekday on a set schedule while Saturday service was added for both communities along with two connecting commutes on Saturdays Free rides for students during the summer was offered for both communities along with free rides to the polls on election days to vote within each city.
1,922 1,222 92 1,881 363 5,584 155 1369 0 157 0 0 59 0 MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT NUTRITION EDUCATION / TRAINING SOCIAL / RECREATIONAL PERSONAL BUSINESS OTHER 0 2000 4000 6000 Volunteer Drivers BART Bus
Reasons for Ridership 1,585
Volunteer Rides Provided BART Bus Rides Provided11,219
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We want to highlight the fact that it was with our community partners that we can grow and keep public transportation sustainable. The initial requirement and financial foundation comes from the
Department of Transportation s.85.31 grant. Thanks to Flambeau Hospital Foundation for donating both buses, plus donations from both the cities of Park Falls and Phillips, which support the sustainability of this valuable service.
We continue to acknowledge the fact that our Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program could not operate without our amazing
volunteers. They are the backbone of our transportation program and their sincere compassion towards their riders is admirable. We are grateful to all volunteers and community partners that work and donate monetarily to help with one of the most identified issues of living in northern Wisconsin – transportation.
# of BART Bus Fares
Month Park Falls Phillips
January 590 250 February 523 241 March 668 312 April 667 329 May 622 219 June 530 352 July 608 424 August 572 345 September 567 240 October 796 319 November 740 278 December 742 285 Total 7,625 3,594 3933 5592 1268 426 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
BART Bus Rider Demographics
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Our annual Caregiver Conference was held at the Ogema Baptist Church on October 10, 2019 with Dee Mayfield headlining “A Day for Caregivers- Hope, Help! And Humor.” Dee gave the 64
participants destressing techniques to deal with their loved one or client, while letting them know how important and valuable their jobs are as caregivers. Her
presentation was filled with humor, inspiration and dementia education. The Anatomy of an Argument let all caregivers know that their challenges were shared by others and that you need to find the humor in that. Her most important lesson was how to deal with day-to-day challenges with love and compassion.
This was the second-year respite was offered at the same venue, thanks to volunteers from Flambeau Home Health in Phillips. This service made it possible to have a caregiver come to the conference with their loved one. While they attended the conference, their loved one was doing supervised activities across the lobby. This allowed caregivers to learn and enjoy the conference temporarily worry-free.
Chair Yoga was presented by Pam Peterson of Mind Body Spirit Yoga out of Medford. This yoga is simple and practical bringing attention to one’s own breath.
Evaluations from this conference were quite positive and told us they learned valuable tips, that they enjoyed getting out of the house to visit with other caregivers and learning about local
resources.
Program Statistics Total Members Served 1,088 Meals Eaten at Dining Site 10,330 At-Home Meals Served 9,229 Family Caregivers 75 Volunteer Miles 71,685 Opened Elder Benefit Cases 471 Elder Benefit Contacts 549
Senior Dining Sites are located in five communities throughout Price Co. Senior dining provides nutritious, well-balanced meals; promotes better health; and reduces isolation through opportunities for
socialization. While each site is unique, all the senior dining sites occasionally offer a variety of activities to foster friendship and
fellowship.
Home-delivered meal participants are not able to participate in activities at the site, but they do benefit from a face –to-face visit from a volunteer each time a meal is
delivered. This home-delivered meal is not only providing nutrition, but a welfare check to someone who is homebound who may not see another human being for days at a time.
The Older American Act maintains that no senior will go without a meal.
Therefore, meals are provided on a suggested donation basis. Revenue to operate this program is obtained through federal, state and county government along with donations from participants and community.