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- News
- Events
- Community Resources
- Los Recursos Familial en Español
- Family Resources in English
- Job Opportunities
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Spotlight On:
February is Black History Month
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February is Black History Month, when we raise awareness of and appreciate the myriad accomplishments and experiences of African Americans. This year’s theme is "Black Resistance."
As advocates for prevention and holistic wellness, we encourage you to learn more about the history of Black people’s experiences with the health care and mental health systems.
Mental Health America offers a wide-ranging collection of Black History Month resources covering Black Mental Health History, statistics, Black voices, podcasts and more.
"Learning about the history of systemic racism during Black History Month—and all year—in the mental health system and movement and how it harms Black communities in the US and around the world is key for creating a mentally healthier world," MHA writes.
We’ve also collected a number of Black History Month events in Milwaukee, which you can view and download at the link below!
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New LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Hub |
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The Wisconsin Department of Children has collected resources and information to provide greater appreciation for and understanding of our lesbian, gay, transgender, queer/questioning, and other gender and sexually diverse (LGBTQIA2S+) youth.
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Wisconsin Zero Suicide Training 2023 Announced |
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The WZST is a training for people in health or behavioral health care organizations who will be working on ZS quality improvement as a team, not a skills training for individuals.
Important dates are: March 1, applicant Q&A webinar; March 31, application and self-study deadline; April 19, applicants notified of status; and more.
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DCF 2023 Secretary's Caring for Kids Awards |
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Nominations are now open for the 2023 Secretary’s Caring for Kids Awards to recognize and celebrate a child welfare professional who has gone above and beyond to make sure Wisconsin’s children and families are thriving.
Nominations are open through Wednesday, February 15, and awardees will be invited to attend a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, March 14.
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Sharing and Building Power with Youth Mental Health Leaders
Thursday, February 9
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Youth leadership is critical to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Whether starting a collective, spearheading a campaign, or joining an advisory board, many young people are leading the way in mental health advocacy across the country.
As organizations and institutions build and grow youth leadership programs, they need to be aware of their power and share and build that power with the youth in their networks.
In this free, 60-minute webinar members of Mental Health America’s 2021-2022 Young Mental Health Leaders Council discuss their recent report on intergenerational collaboration in mental health.
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Taming Temper Tantrums
Thursday, February 9
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This webinar from The Parenting Network gives parents and caregivers suggestions on how to handle tantrums and teach children how to calm down.
It will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on February 9. Register here. |
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Planning for Program Sustainability: Friday, February 10 & 17 |
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This two-part series from New England PTTC will provide an introduction to program sustainability followed by a more advanced look at how prevention agencies can navigate the current funding landscape while planning for the future.
Part 1 will address foundational concepts of program sustainability and how to consider sustainability in your planning.
Part 2 will take a deeper dive into unique considerations for program sustainability and how to navigate the current funding landscape.
Participants may choose to register for either or both webinars.
Part 1, Foundations of Sustainability, will be held February 10 at 10 a.m.
Part 2, Navigating the Funding Landscape, will be held February 17 at 10 a.m.
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El Manejo de la Desobediencia -
Miércoles el 15 de Febrero
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Enséñele a su niño a aceptar lÃmites, a hacer lo que se le dice y a entender el significado de la palabra "No".
Este seminario web de The Parenting Network se llevará a cabo de 6 a 8 p.m. el 15 de Febrero.
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ECOM Workshop for Advocates
Shelter/Warming Rooms &
Housing Services
Wednesday, February 15
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The Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee (ECOM) is a monthly gathering of social services professionals, advocates, and consumers organized by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute.
This workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, February 15, at Community Advocates, Second Floor Conference Room, 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee. Fee is $5 for light refreshments.
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QPR Question, Persuade, Refer
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Wednesday, February 15
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The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
This two-hour interactive introduction to suicide awareness and prevention will also cover statistics and intervention strategies.
This free Community Advocates webinar will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on February 15.
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New Adapted Prevention & Screening Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
Wednesday, February 15
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Hosted by Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, this panel will explore recent efforts to adapt and create prevention and screening resources to serve LGBTQ+ young people.
This webinar will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on February 15.
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10 Tips to Reduce Conflict: Practical Verbal De-Escalation Techniques
Thursday, February 16
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During this two-hour virtual workshop, you will learn how to increase safety by utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques. Participants will explore foundational information on how to reduce the level of conflict through self-knowledge, understand how past experiences influence current behavior, and practice 10 tips of de-escalation.
This free Community Advocates workshop is aimed toward individuals who encounter conflict in the workplace, at home, or in the community, whether you are a parent or educator, work in the helping professions, or otherwise work with the public in potentially tense situations.
Their next session will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on February 16.
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Sankofa Day of Healing Drum Circle
Saturday, February 18
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The Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness offers monthly drum circles to practice the healing benefits of drumming.
Their next session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. February 18 at United Methodist Children’s Services, 3910 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee.
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Non-Partisan Strategies to
Advance Public Health Policy
Tuesday, February 21
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In this webinar, participants will explore non-partisan opportunities to promote health equity to policymakers with ChangeLab Solutions. Senior attorney Katie Michel will share ways to develop effective, equitable health policies.
Vice president of law Sabrina Adler will discuss preemption, or when state law alters or eliminates a local law, and opportunities to address it.
Following the webinar, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps will host a one-hour interactive virtual discussion at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to participate in an engaging dialogue with peers across the country to share your experiences with equity.
The session will begin at 2 p.m. on February 21
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Evidence-Based Public Health Practice
Tuesday February 21
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This presentation will provide an overview of the principles of evidence-based approaches in public health.
It will include both the scientific basis for evidence-based approaches as well as the practical challenges of implementation.
The focus will include what one can do as an individual (e.g., skill building) and as an organization (e.g., foster a learning environment).
Continuing Education credits are available. This webinar from MI Training Center will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on February 21.
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Supporting Children Who Are Being Bullied Thursday, February 23 |
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Learn how to help your children when they have been bullied, including identifying signs of bullying, bets support practices and more.
This webinar from The Parenting Network will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on February 23.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinar
Thursday, February 23
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
This Community Advocates webinar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 24.
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Supporting Grandchildren's Self Esteem
Tuesday, February 28
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Join other grandparents in this informative webinar to get ideas on how to help you support your grandchild's healthy self-esteem.
This webinar from The Parenting Network will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on February 28.
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Milwaukee Prevention Journal Readers
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Thank you for your service to Milwaukee!
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It's that time of year—time to file your taxes. This can be a stressful and overwhelming preparation, but SDC is offering their annual support to the Milwaukee Community.
Each year SDC runs the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, also known as VITA, for Milwaukee County residents to prepare and file their taxes for FREE.
If you made $66,000 or less last year, you can meet with an IRS-Certified tax professional and get your taxes done for FREE.
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New and Improved FindTreatment.gov |
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Built to be the most comprehensive resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders, SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov offers you the ability to:
- Search for treatment from multiple sources such as certified substance use and mental health treatment facilities, opioid treatment programs, buprenorphine practitioners, and health care center.
- Access an interactive map and search filters to tailor treatment options.
- Search for a facility by entering address, city, state, zip code or facility name.
- Download printer-friendly search results including facility location (i.e., phone number, address, website, etc.)
Plus, treatment facilities can now register themselves for enhanced outreach to their communities and better visibility of their mental health and substance use treatment services.
All searches on the site are anonymous and confidential – every single time.
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Infographic: Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction |
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This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction.
Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective and save lives.
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Practical Theorist Discussion of Fentanyl |
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Given the urgency and magnitude of the opioid crisis, which is currently being driven by increases in the availability of fentanyl, it is critical to focus on primary prevention and to be informed on other work to save lives.
Focusing on primary prevention strategies, such as increasing awareness and promoting protective factors in schools and communities, can help to enhance broader strategies such as collaborative partnerships with public health/public safety; safe prescribing practices; access to substance use treatment and recovery programs;
And promotion of services such as naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strips, and syringe services programs
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Watch this discussion on effective prevention strategies regarding fentanyl. |
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New Research on the Child Support Landscape in Wisconsin |
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In this webinar from UW-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty, three researchers shared their insights on current child support contexts in Wisconsin.
Including: Long-term impacts of formal child support on children’s economic outcomes; barriers to payment for low-income noncustodial fathers, particularly in light of the COVID pandemic;
And how Wisconsin child support agencies connect noncustodial parents with services to help address barriers to employment and paying support.
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Los Recursos Familial en Español |
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Apoyando el bienestar del niño a través del apoyo a los padres |
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Hoja informativa Apoyando el bienestar del niño a través del apoyo a los padres
Esta hoja informativa de la Oficina de Salud Mental Infantil de Wisconsin contiene consejos y recursos para los padres que desean dar lo mejor de sà mismos y de su familia.
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Los medicamentos para la sobredosis, la abstinencia y la adicción a los opioides |
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Esta infografÃa ilustra los distintos tipos de medicamentos que se recetan para la sobredosis, la abstinencia y la adicción a los opioides.
Bajo el tÃtulo: Los medicamentos para la sobredosis, la abstinencia y la adicción a los opioides son seguros, eficaces y salvan vidas. Más información en este enlace.
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Family Resources in English |
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Supporting Child Well-Being through Supporting Parents Fact Sheet |
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This fact sheet from the state Office on Children’s Mental Health contains tips and resources for parents who want to be their best for themselves and their family. |
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