Rogers Behavioral Health in Chippewa Falls, WI
Community Groundbreaking Event
You are invited to the groundbreaking for the new Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital in Chippewa Falls. Our newest location will serve as a place of healing and hope for the Chippewa Valley region.
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Rogers Behavioral Health Chippewa Falls Hospital Construction Site. Riverview Reserve North Entrance at Beach Drive, Chippewa Falls, 54729
Parking: upon arrival, please follow parking signs and watch for parking attendants. Comfortable shoes recommended as the event will be held outdoors in a tented area on the property.
Why are we coming to the Chippewa Valley?
In conversations with community members, we understand that behavioral health is a top priority in the Chippewa Valley, including Chippewa, Eau Claire, and Dunn counties. Local groups have identified the rising need for services and care for suicide prevention as urgent concerns.
Between 2013 and 2017, Chippewa County saw 20 suicide deaths for every 100,000 people, which is higher than the Wisconsin average of approximately 14 deaths per 100,000. Even though it’s gotten a little easier to see a mental health provider in some areas of the County, there are still not enough behavioral healthcare services. Hospitals and clinics are stretched thin, and people often have to wait a long time for help. These challenges show why it’s so important to add more services, improve crisis support, and work together to make sure everyone gets the support they need.
Community Engagement, Building Relationships
At Rogers, we are deeply engaged in the communities we serve. From neighborhood meetings to educational sessions, we seek to listen and serve as partners. In the Chippewa Valley, we are committed to engaging in active, ongoing conversation with local community members, leaders, schools, law enforcement, and other organizations. Below is a list of community engagements to date:
April 8, 2025: Wisconsin State Legislators, Madison, WI with Senator Jesse James
April 8, 2025: Wisconsin Health News Luncheon with DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson
June 4, 2025: Wisconsin State Legislators, Madison, WI with Senator Jesse James
June 12, 2025: Wisconsin State Legislators & Chippewa Economic Development Corporation On-site Tour with Senator Jesse James and Charlie Walker
July 10, 2025: Chippewa Economic Development Corporation & Community Partners
July 31, 2025: Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
August 6, 2025: Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting at the Chippewa County Courthouse
August 12, 2025: Chippewa Economic Development Corporation; Chippewa County Board Regular Meeting
August 25, 2025: Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
August 27, 2025: Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Western Region
September 3, 2025: Assembly Committee on Mental Health (Rogers’ Public Hearing) in Madison, WI
September 4, 2025: Senate Committee on Mental Health (Rogers’ Public Hearing)
September 18, 2025: Chippewa County Health and Human Services Board
September 24, 2025: DHS Western Region Behavioral Health Meeting in Eau Claire; Wisconsin State Legislators in Madison, WI
September 30, 2025: Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin
October 10, 2025: Aspirus Health
October 15, 2025: Rogers Open House. Chippewa Valley Technical College, Chippewa Falls campus.
770 Scheidler Road, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
All are welcome.
October 15, 2025: Business & Breakfast: City + County Outlook
October 16, 2025: Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Site Tours
October 17, 2025: DHS Western Region Directors
October 20, 2025: Chippewa County Public Health
October 28, 2025: Regular School Board Meeting, Board of Education
November 10-11, 2025: Chippewa Falls Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025: Chippewa Falls School District Meeting
December 9, 2025: Wisconsin State Legislators, Madison, WI with Gov. Evers
December 18, 2025: Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
January 29, 2026: Rotary Club Eau Claire (Invited by Paul Peterson from Lutheran Social Services)
January 29, 2026: Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
February 11, 2026: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
February 11, 2026: Chippewa Falls School District, Chippewa Valley High School
February 12, 2026: WQOW Interview, Chippewa Falls Library
February 12, 2026: Mayo Clinic Hospital System, Eau Claire
March 9, 2026: Chippewa Falls Plan Commission Meeting
March 9, 2026: Eau Claire County Department of Human Services
March 12, 2026: UW- Eau Claire: Connection on Student Health
April 21, 2026: Chippewa Falls Rotary Club
Looking to make a connection? Please reach out to: Audrey Simmons, Vice President of Operations for Chippewa Valley at Audrey.Simmons@rogersbh.org
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“What has made this journey especially meaningful is the way so many people have come together to make it possible. From community leaders and lawmakers to healthcare professionals and advocates, each person played a role in moving this vision forward. It has never been about one organization or one individual, but rather about a shared commitment to doing the right thing for those who need care most. The collaboration, willingness to listen, and the collective drive to achieve the same goal is what makes this so powerful. It is a reminder that when people unite around a common purpose, we can create something truly lasting and transformative.”
Cindy Meyer, President and CEO, Rogers Behavioral Health
