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Rogers says it plans to bring inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to Chippewa Valley by 2027
Summary
Rogers representatives told the board they plan to open a continuum of mental‑health services — outpatient clinics within six months and a micro hospital with inpatient and residential services by early 2027 — and offered no-cost prevention programming for schools.
Representatives from Rogers described a proposed expansion of behavioral‑health services into the Chippewa Valley during the Oct. 10 meeting.
Ashley Mchnick, introduced as Rogers’ chief property officer, told the board the organization is planning to bring a “full continuum of mental health care” to the region with a micro hospital that would include inpatient services for adolescents and adults, residential care, day‑treatment and intensive outpatient programs. The presentation stated the target for the micro hospital’s opening as first quarter 2027. Rogers also said it intends to open outpatient clinics in two nearby communities to make services available more quickly, noting that outpatient services and telehealth could be delivered within six months.
Katie Fryark, Rogers’ director of community partnerships, described free school resources Rogers would provide, citing the Jason Foundation (suicide‑prevention training) and other educational programming for staff, students and caregivers as examples. Board members and an Oaklair County official in attendance welcomed the proposed local capacity to reduce long transports to distant facilities for high‑acuity youth.
Rogers’ presentation was informational; the board did not take action but accepted offers to continue conversations.
