Leadership

Community Programs

As co-workers, we collaborate and support each other. We encourage creativity, and use our strengths and differences to enhance the work that we do.

Anne Wise
Anne Wise
Behavioral Health Director, Crisis Services

Anne Wise, MSW, LISW-S earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2007 and Master of Social Work in 2008 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work. She joined the Child Focus team in March 2012, initially serving as a therapist at the Wasserman Youth and Adolescent Center until December 2017. 

In 2017, Anne transitioned into a leadership role within Crisis Services. She currently serves as the Director of Crisis Services, where she oversees a wide range of critical programs, including the Clermont and Brown Crisis Hotline, 988, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, Adult Mobile Crisis Services, Clermont Handle with Care, Clermont Jail Linkage, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and office-based crisis services across the agency. 

With extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises, Anne is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. In addition to her clinical and administrative roles, she provides supervision for interns and Licensed Social Workers pursuing independent licensure, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to professional development and the next generation of social workers.  awise@child-focus.org