The Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center at 1230 W Cherry St. is officially open. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)

The new Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center is officially open. 

“This facility reflects our commitment to advancing equity, accessibility, and upstream investment in community well-being,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said in a news release. 

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The new building, at 1230 W. Cherry St., has the same name and mission as the center has always had. 

The building is designed specifically to deliver health and human services and will run in accordance with the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services’ plan to reshape its delivery of services, according to a policy called No Wrong Door. 

No Wrong Door makes it easy for county residents to access, or be connected with, whatever service they need wherever they come in contact with the county’s human services system.

What services does the center provide

The new facility is home to the county’s Department of Health & Human Services. 

Services include:  

  • Behavioral Health Services: Mental health and substance use programs tailored to individuals and families, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness. 
  • Wraparound Milwaukee: A nationally recognized care coordination model serving youth with complex needs through community-based, individualized plans. 
  • Housing Services: Resources for those facing homelessness or eviction, including emergency housing assistance and long-term stability planning. 
  • Child Support Services: Services to help parents navigate support enforcement, payment plans and legal concerns in a child-focused manner. 
  • Family Services: Services that connect families to parenting education, reunification programs and community resources to build stronger family units. 
  • Veterans Services: Programs that ensure veterans have access to the benefits, housing support and health care options they have earned through service. 
  • Energy Assistance: Program provides help with energy bills and utilities through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. 
  • NourishMKE Food Pantry: On-site pantry offers fresh and shelf-stable foods to fight hunger and promote community nutrition. 

The center is open for walk-ins, referrals and scheduled appointments. 

For more information

To learn more or connect with a service, you can visit the Coggs Center page on the county’s website. 

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PrincessSafiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.