• Registration for the 10^th Annual Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference is now open! If you are interested in sponsoring opportunities, ad space and/or an exhibit table click here.

• Table of The Saints has an upcoming event titled Let’s Talk About It on March 11^th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Welford Sanders Enterprise Center (2821 N Vel R Phillips Ave). Check out the flyer for more information on Table of The Saints and other resources. 

• Check out this jam-packed newsletter from the Institute for Child and Family Well-being, especially the video at the bottom of the newsletter on how trauma screening and assessment impact child and family well-being

• With 2020 being an important election year, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities will be releasing short stories of action through advocacy. Check out this blog to learn more. 

• If you work on defining or improving community conditions to enhance the well-being for children and families, please take a moment to fill out this survey. This will help the Center for the Study of Social Policy share resources and tips on how to apply a protective factors approach at the community level. 

• The 2020 Census is coming up to determine federal dollars available to our region. Learn more about why the Census is important here and share important messages about it from here.

• On Tuesday, February 25^th the Wisconsin 2020: MPS Referendum Discussion is taking place at Good City Brewing (2108 N Farwell Ave). Learn more and register here. The referendum will be on the April 7th election. Follow the Road to Referendum from their website to learn more about this ballot initiative. If you support this initiative, then Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) is seeking volunteers to knock on doors on Saturdays up to the election.

• Check out the Healthy Housing Initiative which aims to improve housing affordability, quality, and stability as well as public health. The report is titled Home Is Where Our Health Is: Policies to Improve the Health of Renters in Milwaukee and Beyond, which recommends 32 key federal, state, and local policy changes that would improve housing outcomes, advance racial and economic equity, and cultivate healthier communities.

• The United Methodist Children’s Services is currently looking for families with 3 or more children to fill their 3-bedroom units. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to leah.laven-wilson@umcs-wi.org

• Explore this National Equity Project newsletter, with a plethora of resources under the readings and resources section. 

• Understand the Impact of Power and Privilege in Community Change

• Take a Whole-Systems Approach to Addressing Community Literacy at a Regional Level 

• FrameWorks Institute has put together a new MessageMemo on Reframing Early Math Learning. It offers effective strategies for shifting public understanding on why learning math at an early age is important.

• The second episode of the new podcast, The Brain Architects is now available. This episode explores toxic stress and what we can do about it. It discusses the effects toxic stress has on children and their development. Listen to Episode 2 now. If you missed Episode 1, Laying the Foundation, check that out first. You can also subscribe to The Brain Architects so you don’t miss any Episodes!

• The importance of healthy work relationships – finding mutual trust and respect with your colleagues. 

• “Do you want to be right, or do you want to be free?” Check out this article on Organizational Trauma, which also has some great resources to help deepen your exploration of this important topic. 

• Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity just released Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide which you can download for free.

• Anxiety in autistic children – why rates are so high

• Need some help with your taxes? There is a FREE tax preparation assistance being offered through April 15^th. It is very likely you qualify! Check this flyer to see locations and qualifications, then schedule your appointment online or by calling 414-206-2262

• The podcast On Being just released an episode on how to support childhood development and emotional well-being. 

• What is Child Welfare? A Guide for Behavioral Health/Mental Health Professionals

• You can register today for the 2020 Health Equity Summit on March 31st from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Italian Community Center (631 E. Chicago St). Check out the sessions and register here. 

• The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is presenting a powerful special program: Emergency Shelter Intake Form. It tells the story of becoming and confronting homelessness from several angles with a choir made up of community members directly touched by homelessness, eviction, or housing insecurity. It will take place on March 28^th so reserve your tickets today. 

• NAMI is hosting Family-to-Family Classes, an 8-session program for family, partners, friends, and significant other of adults living with mental illness. There will be 2 series, the first starting February 25^th through April 14^th and the second starting March 21^st through May 9^th. You can register online or call 414-344-0444

• Webinar: Asking our Communities: A Journey to Understand Participation and Involvement 

• The Wisconsin Public Health Association is hosting a webinar to share the results of the Racial Equity Assessment. They are also giving participants the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas for implementing the results. It will be held February 28^th at Noon. Register here. 

• Behavioral Health Outreach Program Manager at University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Multiple positions at the City of Milwaukee, Department of Employee Relations

• The 2020 Summer Youth Internship Program is now accepting applications from youth aged 16 to 19 interested in paid work experience at the City of Milwaukee.

• Join the 2020 Census team by completing their online application

• Lead Safe Homes-Project Manager and Prevention Specialist at CR-Social Development Commission

• Health Initiatives P.R.E.P Educator at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee

• Linkage to Care Specialist at Outreach Community Health Centers

• Program Assistant at The Parenting Network

• Multiple positions at PathFinders

• Youth & Family Specialist 2019-2020 AmeriCorps Position Opening at Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center

• Bilingual Family Counselor at Penfield Children’s Center

• The Kellogg PEAK Initiative is seeking dynamic people to join their summer team for camps in both Milwaukee and southwestern WI in Boscobel. Check out all the available Summer 2020 positions. 

• Check out this news article on a multi-million dollar ‘heath hub’ opening in Lindsay Height’s Neighborhood.

• With how attached young people are to technology, researchers are now exploring how artificial intelligence can support young people with mental health

• Minority patients benefit from having minority doctors, but that’s a hard match to make

• With the NBA All-Star weekend recently in Chicago, Derrick Rose reflects on his upbringing and mental health while using his platform to normalize the conversation around mental health, particularly within the black and brown communities. 

• Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities’ bushfire recovery

• Racism within the LGBT community leave people suffering poor mental health. Research by Stonewall shows that 61% of ethnic minority LGBT people have experienced racism through online dating apps or in person.

• “Reversing the Pipeline to Prison in Texas: How to Ensure Safe Schools AND Safe Students” is a comprehensive report on restorative justice and school discipline which was released in conjunction with a student-led conversation on school discipline in San Antonio. 

• A new study suggests that Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT) could help lower children’s stress. Read more about these findings here. 

• How community can improve mental health outcomes for older LGBTQ adults

• Two of the largest teacher unions call for schools to revise or end active shooter drills stating they can harm students’ mental health, especially considering this how many students have been traumatized by active-shooter drills.

• Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox?

• MHA Wisconsin has great opportunities for you:
• $1 will go to MHA for every Egg Plate Special sold during the month of February at Blue’s Egg in Shorewood

• Nominate people here by March 13th for the HOPES Awards (Helping Others Prevent and Educate About Suicide).

• Apply by March 31st for the 6^th Annual WI Zero Suicide Training. Applicant teleconference on March 11^th, 1:00 PM.

• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training on February 28^th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Urban Underground. Register here.

• The Parenting Network programs and classes:

1. Positive Parenting programs
2. Triple P Parenting on Wednesdays,10:00 to 11:30 AM.
3. RELAX: Alternatives to Anger on Mondays, 6:00 to 7:30 PM
4. Strengthening Families 2020 on Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM.

• CNCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) due March 25^th at 5:00 PM (ET). Technical Assistance Webinar on March 3^rd.

• Behavioral Health Redesign Forum on March 5^th, 9:00 to 11:30 AM at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Learn more and register here. 

• Support Parent Trainings: March 7^th, 9:30-3:30 at St. Francis Children’s Center. Register by February 28^th.

• 2020 MPS Student Job Fair will be March 11^th ,9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at UWM Student Union. Register your organization today!

• Making Friends With Yourself will take place Thursday nights starting March 12^th from 6:30 to 8:15 PM.

• Power of Hope on March 12 & 13 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Manitowoc. Get more info and register here.

• Host a Story Circle in your community between March 20^th and April 20^th as part of the People's State of the Union.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting:

1. Advocacy Day – March 25^th
2. Workshop for Survivors of Suicide Loss – March 26^th
3. Clinician Training – March 27^th
4. Stronger Communities Conference – May 15^th