It’s likely no surprise to anyone that mental health and alcohol and other drug use ranked among the top five health issues for Milwaukee County during Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore's most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, which was completed in 2019.
At that time, 18% of South Shore adults reported a mental health condition (such as depression, anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder) and 31% reported binge drinking in the past month. These numbers likely increased as the COVID-19 pandemic increased stress for most community members. 
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore has always operated like a community-based hospital, offering programs and services in response to identified community health needs. To address behavioral health concerns in 2020:
364 behavioral health intake assessments were completed, and appropriate referrals were provided.
12.9 was the average inpatient behavioral health services daily census, 3.3 was the average partial hospitalization daily census for mental health, 3.7 was the average intensive outpatient daily census.
129 patients were referred to IMPACT from our hospital for alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) screenings and counseling services.
Additionally, publicly accessible information was available online regarding our behavioral health services and that of other Advocate Aurora Health hospitals and providers