Health & Human Services


 The mission of Buffalo County DHHS is to empower individuals, families and communities to live well by preventing disease, protecting health and assuring safety, while encouraging independence.

 

 

DHHS Director

Dave Rynders

608-685-6304 dave.rynders@buffalocountywi.gov

 

3rd Floor

407 S. 2nd St.

Alma, WI 54610

Phone: (608) 685-4412

 

Email:

dhhs@buffalocountywi.gov

 

Fax:

(608) 685-3342

Child Protection Manager

Danielle Schalinske

608-685-6328

danielle.schalinske@buffalocountywi.gov

Behavioral Health Manager

Carri Renchin

608-685-6303

carri.renchin@buffalocountywi.gov

Adult Protection Manager

Stephen LaValla

608-685-6317

stephen.lavalla@buffalocountywi.gov

 

To report abuse and neglect of a child, vulnerable adult or elder, please call the Department of Health and Human Services at 608-685-4412 and ask to speak with the Intake Worker.

 

This is the process during business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.

 

After hours, weekends and holidays- reports may be made by contacting the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office at 608-685-4433.