{"id":188,"date":"2020-06-16T16:28:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T21:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unified.co.grant.wi.gov\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2023-08-22T08:40:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:40:24","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unified.co.grant.wi.gov\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributing to the development of healthier individuals, families and communities
within Grant and Iowa Counties by providing mental health, substance abuse, and
developmental disabilities services<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your protected health information, except in some limited situations that are permitted or required by law. More information in Public Records Notice Section at the end of this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discrimination and Equal Opportunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is our policy to make services available and accessible. No person shall be denied services or be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, political beliefs or disabilities. If you need assistance to access services, please contact the Equal Opportunity Coordinator at (608) 723-6357.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare will cover some of or the entire bill. We bill insurance companies directly. If you have insurance for which Unified Community Services is not a provider, you will be referred to your insurance company to determine which providers are part of their network. There is a discounted\/sliding fee schedule available* based on family size and income. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.
*Fee for Intoxicated Driver Assessment may not be reduced or waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 19.34(1), WIS. STATS.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unified Community Services has been legally established under Wisconsin Statutes 51.42\/.437 and County ordinances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Biddick, Human Resources Generalist, has been designated as the person responsible for the \u201cpublic records\u201d held by Unified Community Services.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public may obtain information and access to records in Unified Community Services\u2019 custody, make requests for records, or obtain copies of records and the costs thereof by contacting Ben Biddick weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telephone Number:  (608) 723-6357<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fax Number:  (608) 723-4417<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email:  bbiddick@unifiedservices.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location and Mailing Address:  Unified Community Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0200 W. Alona Lane Lancaster, WI 53813<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responses to requests will be made per the requirements of Sec. 19.35(4)(a), Wisconsin Statutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fees for photocopying documents are .25 per page.  Additional fees may be charged to reflect the actual costs of other types of reproduction, location of a document where costs exceed $50.00, and for mailing or shipping expenses.  Prepayment may be required for any requests for reproduction of documents where costs exceed $5.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State and Federal Laws Exempt Confidential Client Records<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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