Children’s Wisconsin announces creation of Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Children’s Wisconsin announced the establishment of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center on Thursday, Aug. 1.

The center is an expansion of mental and behavioral health services following a $20 million gift from The Yabuki Family Foundation in 2021, serving as a comprehensive designation for all mental health services at Children’s Wisconsin, including psychiatry, counseling and psychology.

It operates across various locations, including Milwaukee and Kenosha.

Peggy Troy, president and CEO of Children's Wisconsin, emphasized the importance of addressing mental health challenges faced by children in Wisconsin, saying, "I am proud to say that we are helping reshape how mental health care is provided to kids in Wisconsin, and I know that with continued support we can be a model for how to improve mental health across the country."

This initiative aims to integrate mental health care into primary and urgent care visits, with over 180,000 children screened since July 2021.

The center honors Craig Yabuki, the late brother of Jeff Yabuki, former CEO of Fiserv.

Parents seeking more information can visit the Children’s Wisconsin website or call (414) 266-3339 for information about accessing services.