Circuit Court

Rusk County Health and Human Services promotes and encourages healthy behaviors, and prevents and controls epidemics, the spread of diseases, injuries, illness and disabilities. The department promotes accessible, high-quality health services and a healthy environment. Rusk County Health and Human Services protects against the effects of environmental hazards on health and responds to disasters and assist communities in recovery. The department informs, educates and empowers the public about current and emerging health issues. Additionally, it promotes community partnerships to identify and solve health problems and develops policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Rusk County Health and Human Services also enforces laws and regulations that protect health and ensures safety. Rusk County Health and Human Services main facility is located in Ladysmith, Wis.

The Chippewa County Department of Human Services offers a range of health, safety and welfare services for children and families. It provides foster and kinship care and child protective services. The department also provides several services for neglected and physically, sexually and emotionally abused children. In addition, the Chippewa County Department of Human Services provides independent living services for youths in juvenile and foster care. It offers home detention and electronic monitoring services and community-based prevention and intervention programs for youths at risk. The department also offers long-term care programs, including Alzheimer s care, mental health support, and drug and alcohol abuse treatment. The Chippewa County Department of Human Services is located in Chippewa Falls, Wis.