Wisconsin Prisons Struggle to Fix Mental Health Care | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s prisons are drowning in mental health crises, with nearly half of inmates diagnosed — and getting sicker as communities fail to provide care. Consultants laid out a bold plan last November, but most recommendations are stalled, blocked by lack of funding, staff, tech, and infrastructure. While some ideas like peer specialists inch forward, critical fixes — like daily outdoor time or real-time program tracking — are marked “red” due to insurmountable hurdles. The system is trying to be a safety net, but without serious investment, it’s just patching holes in a crumbling wall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0704fe6943dc38e