Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Division of Care and Treatment Services

Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 31 - Notice of Public Comment Period  

The public comment period on the Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 31 emergency and permanent rule related to crisis urgent care and observation facilities is now open. It will close September 9, 2025. 

Crisis urgent care and observation facilities, commonly referred to as crisis care facilities, will provide 24/7 access to mental health and substance use support. They will be available to people seeking care voluntarily on a walk-in basis and those in need of involuntary care under an emergency detention.

We are soliciting feedback from individuals, business, and others who may be affected by the proposed rule.

View the proposed rule order to create Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 31 [ [link removed] ]

You may provide feedback by:


* Attending a virtual public hearing September 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
* Submitting written comments by 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2025. 

See the notice of public hearing and comment period for information on how to join the public hearing or submit written feedback [ [link removed] ].



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