46.001 Purposes of chapter. The purposes of this chapter are to conserve human resources in Wisconsin; to prevent dependency, mental illness, developmental disability, mental infirmity, and other forms of social maladjustment by a continuous attack on causes; to provide effective aid and services to all persons in need of that aid and those services and […]
46.011 Definitions. In chs. 46, 50, 51, 54, 55, and 58: (1c) “Community-based juvenile delinquency-related services” means juvenile delinquency-related services provided under ch. 938 other than juvenile correctional services. (1e) “Department” means the department of health services. (1g) “Disabled children’s long-term support program” means the programs described under 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, section 9123 (16rs), […]
46.014 Secretary, powers and duties. (1) Inventories. On or before July 1 in each year, the secretary shall cause full and complete inventories and appraisals to be made of all the property of each institution administered by the department, which shall be recorded and so classified as to show separately the amount, kind and value […]
46.016 Cooperation with federal government. The department may cooperate with the federal government in carrying out federal acts concerning public assistance, social security, mental hygiene, services for the blind, and in other matters of mutual concern pertaining to public welfare. History: 1989 a. 31, 107; 1995 a. 27; 2007 a. 20.
46.017 Legal actions. The department may sue and be sued.
46.018 Disbursement of funds and facsimile signatures. Withdrawal or disbursement of moneys deposited in a public depository, as defined in s. 34.01 (5), to the credit of the department or any of its divisions or agencies shall be by check, share draft or other draft signed by the secretary or by one or more persons […]
46.02 Agency powers and duties. Any institution that is subject to chs. 46, 49 to 51, 55, and 58 and to regulation under ch. 150 shall, in cases of conflict between chs. 46, 49 to 51, 55, and 58 and ch. 150, be governed by ch. 150. The department shall promulgate rules and establish procedures […]
46.027 Contract powers. (1) Religious organizations; Legislative purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow the department to contract with, or award grants to, religious organizations, under any program administered by the department, on the same basis as any other nongovernmental provider without impairing the religious character of such organizations, and without diminishing the […]
46.028 Electronic benefit transfer. The department may deliver benefits that are administered by the department to recipients of the benefits by an electronic benefit transfer system if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The department obtains any authorization from a federal agency that is required under federal law to deliver the benefits by […]
46.03 Department, powers and duties. The department shall: (1) Institutions governed. Maintain and govern the Mendota and the Winnebago mental health institutes; the secure mental health facility established under s. 46.055; and the centers for the developmentally disabled. (2) Supervision over property. Supervise, manage, preserve and care for the buildings, grounds and other property pertaining […]
46.031 County social service and mental hygiene budget and contract. (1) Budget. (a) Each county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, 46.23, 51.42 or 51.437 shall submit to the department by December 31 annually its final budget for services directly provided or purchased. (b) The department shall submit a model of the contract under sub. (2g) […]
46.034 Authority to establish services integration and coordination pilot programs. (1) The department, in order to discharge more effectively its responsibilities under this chapter and chs. 51, 250, and 251 and other relevant provisions of the statutes, may establish community human services pilot programs for the study, implementation, and evaluation of improved human services delivery […]
46.035 Department, additional powers to provide structures, facilities and permanent improvements. (1) As used in this section unless the context requires otherwise: (a) The term “existing building” in relation to any conveyance, lease or sublease made under sub. (2) (a), (b), and (c) means all detention, treatment, administrative, recreational, infirmary, hospital, vocational and academic buildings; […]
46.036 Purchase of care and services. (1) All care and services purchased by the department or by a county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, 46.23, 51.42, or 51.437, except as provided under subch. III of ch. 49 and s. 301.08 (2), shall be authorized and contracted for under the standards established under this section. The […]
46.04 Anchorage program. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Adolescent” means an individual who is at least 12 years of age and under 18 years of age. (b) “Drug dependent” has the meaning specified under s. 51.01 (8b). (c) “Mental illness” has the meaning given in s. 51.01 (13). (2) Program. From the appropriations under […]
46.041 Children’s consultation service; establishment; purposes. A program to be known as the “children’s consultation service” shall be provided. The service shall be established at the Mendota Mental Health Institute or the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, or at both institutions. The service shall: (1m) Provide for the temporary residence and evaluation of children referred from […]
46.042 Treatment program for emotionally disturbed children. The department shall establish a program for the intensive treatment of emotionally disturbed children. The program shall be operated by the Mendota Mental Health Institute and be subject to all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations that apply to the institute. Operational planning shall provide close interrelationship […]
46.043 Additional services of mental health institutes. (1) In addition to inpatient and outpatient services provided at mental health institutes under ss. 51.05 and 51.07, the department may authorize mental health institutes to offer services other than inpatient mental health services when the department determines that community services need to be supplemented. Services that may […]
46.044 State psychiatric institute. There is established the state psychiatric institute to be maintained as a department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The statutes relating to admission, commitment, placement, transfer, custody and discharge of mentally ill persons are applicable to the psychiatric institute. History: 1975 c. 430; 1977 c. 26.
46.047 State-operated residential facilities and support services. The department may establish and operate noninstitutional residential facilities for persons who are relocated from any center for the developmentally disabled, as defined in s. 51.01 (3), and may provide necessary support services for the persons. History: 1993 a. 16.
