Thank you for your commitment to making Milwaukee a better place by investing in prevention efforts. Do you have:
- Job openings?
- Upcoming events?
- News to share?
- Suggestions?
Yours in prevention,
Elysse Chay
Prevention Services Manager
Community Advocates
Public Policy Institute
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There are a few ways to prevent young people from getting hooked on alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. You can warn them about the harm these substances can do, and listen to the reasons youth want to try it. You can advocate for healthier policies and make parents and interested adults aware of how these substances can affect their kids. And you can change the environment so that young people aren’t surrounded by tempting messages and products.
This summer, 53206 DFC Coordinator John Eshun and Associate Tyler Hadley, a Public Ally, are gathering information from youth and neighborhood retailers to learn more about the health challenges facing the 53206 with the aim of identifying targeted solutions to those challenges.
Eshun and Hadley have been working with the
Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network
to do store assessments in the neighborhood to look at the marketing and placement of various products in corner stores, primarily tobacco products and e-cigarettes, alcohol, and food.
"We talk all the time about how retail stores could potentially be a benefit to society and sell products that people need, like food and water," Eshun said. "Going in some of these corner stores and looking at the products made it very clear about what’s good and what's not."
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Candidate Forum: Healthy Babies, Healthy Communities
Wednesday, July 25
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Find out where candidates stand on issues related to creating healthy communities that promote healthy birth outcomes. The forum is an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the candidates in a moderated setting. Confirmed State Assembly candidates include: District 16: Rick Banks, Brandy Bond, Kalan Haywood,
Danielle McClendon-Williams, and Supreme Moore Omokunde; District 18: Evan Goyke and Travis Spell. The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 25, from 1-3 p.m. at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, 225 W. Vine St., Milwaukee.
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Fourth Annual Roast of Milwaukee
Monday, July 30
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Presented by
Milwaukee Record, you’ll hear a lot of tough love for the city on the lake. Milwaukee comedians and media personalities (including Tarik Moody and Jon Adler) will make fun of the city they love for a good cause: a portion of the proceeds will benefit
Community Advocates’ Milwaukee Women’s Center, which serves men, women, and families impacted by domestic violence and/or homelessness. Tickets in advance are $7 ($10 day of show) for this evening at Club Garibaldi, 2501 S. Superior St., Milwaukee.
Get details and tickets here.
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MCSAP International Overdose Awareness Day Event
Wednesday, August 29
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The
Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention (MCSAP) coalition is providing resources and outreach at
Washington Park Wednesdays on August 29, International Overdose Awareness Day. It's the final concert in this summer series and will feature the Diaspora Arkestra presented by James Julius Anderson and Tarik Moody. We'll send you more information as the date approaches, but go ahead and plan to stop by Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, between 5 and 8 p.m.
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Motivational Interviewing Training
Wednesday, September 12 & Wednesday, September 19
~Registration is Open~
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You asked, so you are receiving another opportunity to learn
Motivational Interviewing
with the Alma Institute's Shawn Smith. This two-day training is offered free of charge to Milwaukee Brighter Futures/Title V and Stay Strong Milwaukee grantees. The sessions will be held on two Wednesdays, September 12 and 19, and include a light breakfast and a bag lunch. Contact Shawn Smith at
shawn@almacenter.org
or 414-235-1930 with questions.
Register here.
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22
nd
Annual Crisis Intervention Conference
Thursday, September 20 & Friday, September 21
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With the theme of
“Tapping into Resilience: Moving from Crisis to Recovery,” UW-Stevens Point is sponsoring this two-day conference at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, on September 20 and 21. Keynote speakers are Kevin Briggs on the bridge between suicide and life; Nina Gutin on clinicians and suicide loss; and Laura Sunn on first break psychosis. Registration will open soon.
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Healing Trauma, Healthy Communities Conference
Wednesday, September 26 – Friday, September 28
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Hosted by Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWiM), a multidisciplinary group dedicated to inspiring collaboration to help Milwaukee heal, and organized by
SaintA, this Milwaukee conference is aimed at anyone working with ACEs.
Get more details here.
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Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Conference
Wednesday, October 8-Friday, October 10
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The
Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Association is offering its 23
rd annual conference October 8-10 for those who work in the juvenile detention field and anyone working with juveniles. It’ll be held at the Chula Vista Conference Center and Resort
in Wisconsin Dells. Speakers include Sheila Robinson from Sojourner Family Peace Center, Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell, and members of Urban Underground and Running Rebels. Register by September 20.
Get details here.
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QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor Training
Monday, October 29
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City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force
Community Engagement Session
Tuesday, July 24
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Milwaukee City-County Heroin, Opioid, Cocaine Task Force is hosting this session to discuss its initial work plan, as well as listen to community concerns about substance abuse and addiction.
An overview of the
task force’s initial work plan
will be provided prior to discussions about highlights and gaps of the plan. Attendees will engage in activities to identify action items for each focus area of the plan and conclude with prioritizing items. The session will be held at the Mitchell Street Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Register here
for this free event.
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Pick ‘n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market
Tuesday, July 24
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The Hopkins-Lloyd Community School (1503 W. Hopkins St., Milwaukee) is hosting the
Pick ‘n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market, which provides fresh and affordable food at a 25% discount. The market accepts credit, debit, and FoodShare, but no cash. The mobile market will be in the school’s playground on Tuesday, July 24, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The market will return to the site on Tuesday, August 28.
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Amani United Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 24
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Be part of the change you want to see! The next meeting of
Amani United
is Tuesday, July 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner is provi
ded. Meet at COA Youth & Family Centers Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee.
All residents of the Amani neighborhood -- which is bounded by 20th Street on the east, 27th Street on the west, Center Street on the south and Keefe Ave on the north -- are welcome.
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Transforming Population Health through Community-Clinical Linkages at the YMCA
Wednesday, July 25
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As a leading community-based organization, the YMCA can serve as a trusted partner in extending the goals of the clinical sector into community settings. YMCA chronic disease prevention and management programs focus on long-term, relationship-based support for individuals in making small, sustainable lifestyle changes that have dramatic effects on health outcomes. Sponsored by the
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
, a Partnerships for Success partner, this no-cost event is targeted toward health care professionals who want to learn more about the resources the YMCA offers.This event will be held on Wednesday, July 25, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Milwaukee Marriott West, W231N1600 Corporate Court, Waukesha.
Get details and register here.
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Drop After Dark
Wednesday, July 25
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In conjunction with the summer Point in Time count,
Pathfinders and the
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center are sponsoring this evening event for young people ages 14-25 without a home. Stop by Pathfinders, 4200 N. Holton, after 7 p.m. (call after 11 p.m.) for free entertainment, food, and a safe space. Call 414-964-2565 for details.
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MICAH Candidate Forum
Thursday, July 26
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Learn about the candidates running for Milwaukee County Sheriff and State Assembly District 16 at this
MICAH
-sponsored forum. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 905 W. North Ave., Milwaukee.
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Nonprofit Involvement in Lobbying and Voter Registration Efforts in Milwaukee
Thursday, July 26
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This community leadership briefing, sponsored by the Nonprofit Repositioning Initiative, supported by
Forward Community Investments, will provide the results of the first-ever survey of Milwaukee nonprofit involvement in nonpartisan voter registration and lobbying efforts. Presenters include Ashlie Benson and Kyle Hagge,
Trinity Fellows at Marquette University, and Frank Martinelli of the Nonprofit Repositioning Initiative and the
Center for Public Skills Training. This no-cost event is open to the public and will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 26, at the BMO Harris Community Room, 2745 N. MLK Drive, Lower Level, Milwaukee.
Register here.
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MKE Unplug Day Meet-Up
Thursday, July 26
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You were born unplugged, so why not celebrate it? Enjoy MKE Unplug Day Meet Up for young people under the age of 26. It’s a free, fun event -- with games and barbecue – to let people mix and mingle and enjoy being unplugged. Details: Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee. Sponsored by SaintA, All 4 Kids Foster Care Support, Journey House, and Owen’s Place. #mkeunplugged
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Summer Slam Block Party
Friday, July 27
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This family-friendly event sponsored by
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee and the
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin offers a performance by the amazing Milwaukee Flyers, plus a DJ and music, crafts, games, free giveaways, food, STI testing and blood pressure checks. The party will be held at Neighborhood House, 2819 W. Richardson Place, Milwaukee, from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
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'The Children’s Hour'
Friday, July 27-Sunday, July 29
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Lillian Hellman’s classic play about social ostracism and suicide is being revived by the Outskirts Theatre Company.
Get details and tickets here.
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7ei of Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Monday, August 6
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This training is an introduction to the model of trauma informed care that
SaintA has developed over the past seven years and has implemented across a variety of school environments. This training, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, August 6, at SaintA Franciscan Center, 8901 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, costs $120, with lunch provided.
Get details and register here.
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Semi-Annual QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer Update
Monday, August 13
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Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee is hosting a QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer update that will focus on sharing and reviewing the current QPR training materials, networking, and learning more about suicide in greater Milwaukee. This training is open to all certified QPR Suicide Prevention Trainers who conduct training in Greater Milwaukee. Details: Monday, August 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Tannery Conference Room, 700 W. Virginia St., Milwaukee. Dinner will be provided at this no-cost event.
Learn more and register here by August 8.
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Briefing on Proposed 2019 Milwaukee County Department Budget Requests
Tuesday, August 14
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The
Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force
and the Make It Work Milwaukee Coalition are hosting this
overview of the 2019 department budget requests
made to County Executive Chris Abele. Learn about the county’s priorities regarding transit, corrections, health and human services, disability services, housing, the Behavioral Health Division, and aging. This briefing will be held on Tuesday, August 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Independence
First
, 540 S. First St., Milwaukee.
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#4Mind4Body/Para la Mente Para el Cuerpo Materials
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The Benefits and Risks of Asking Research Participants about Suicide
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From Clinical Psychology Review: This meta-analysis found that asking research participants about suicide does not increase risk, and may be associated with small benefits. Ethics review boards should calibrate their consideration of the risks associated with participation based on the available evidence and relative to the cost of depriving potential participants of any benefits that participation may offer.
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Our Partners & Allies Are Seeking...
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Community Advocates is supported by ReCAST, a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, under Grant No. 5H79SM063524.
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