Milwaukee Magazine | Mental Health

Local Mental Health Resources

These two organizations offer help, healing and hope for people dealing with mental health concerns.

Mental health care after a cancer diagnosis…

City of Hope

This center’s team of behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, counselors and therapists, work to address the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis. City of Hope Cancer Center takes a whole-person approach to care, offering emotional, social and spiritual support for patients and their families. For those seeking spiritual comfort and guidance, on-site chaplains provide compassionate care and counseling. The group continues to support patients well after treatment – it recently hosted a Celebrate Life event, honoring survivors who have reached their five-year milestone since beginning treatment. Whether it’s helping patients adjust to a new diagnosis, addressing side effects of treatment, or managing mental health concerns, City of Hope’s experts are dedicated to helping patients, and their families, every step of the way. cityofhope.org/chicago

Therapy for individuals, couples, families, groups and workplaces…

CLARA Healing Institute

Located in Wauwatosa, CLARA Healing Institute offers myriad mental health services for individuals and families facing difficulties. First-time clients can expect a warm, welcoming environment designed to help them feel at ease while exploring their emotions, experiences and goals in a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere. Therapy with CLARA teaches clients to tune in to their bodies and develop techniques to manage triggers and regulate emotions. Alongside individual, couples and family therapy, CLARA Healing Institute hosts group programs like grief support, therapeutic art workshops, mind-body healing and more, as well as trainings for mental health professionals, parents and community members. These gatherings are intentionally designed to foster connection and decrease social isolation. Services can be adapted for workplaces to help work communities cope with change, loss and uncertainty. clarahealinginstitute.com ◆