In this Issue:
- News
- Events
- Community Resources
- Los Recursos Familial en Español
- Family Resources in English
- Job Opportunities
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Spotlight On:
Milwaukee Creates Vape Shop Moratorium
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The moratorium is a big win in protecting the youth of our city from overexposure to harmful products. In Wisconsin, tobacco retailers are more likely to sell products near playgrounds and schools in low-income communities than in more affluent neighborhoods. Exposure to retail marketing is linked to kids starting to use tobacco, and it makes it harder for smokers to quit, as it normalizes tobacco use, triggers impulse purchase, and discourages quit attempts.
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Better Ways to Cope Celebration |
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Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is grateful to be a Better Ways to Cope partner this past year. With this support, we have partnered with trainer and therapist Ana Paula Soares, who has piloted a Spanish-language mental health awareness workshop and trained dozens of community leaders to deliver this workshop to the county’s Spanish-speaking residents.
On March 6, the Better Ways to Cope organizers and partners are celebrating the initiative's impact with a special event that includes presentations by partners, a large group discussion, and networking. Soares and her trainers will be among the presenters.
This celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 6, at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Unit 1000, Milwaukee
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Light & Unite Red Week /
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual week-long health observance from March 20-March 26, from NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, that aims to spark dialogue about the science of drug use among youth by sharing facts about drugs, alcohol, and substance misuse.
In Milwaukee, the MCSAP/RISE Drug Free MKE coalition will be organizing Light & Unite Red Week activities and resources. We’ll keep you updated on our activities in a future issue of the Prevention Journal.
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Developing Strong Staff
Tuesday, February 21
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Supervision includes balancing multiple ways to help staff while demographic and cultural changes in the workforce require new skills from leaders to develop and retain quality personnel. The goal is engaged and self-motivated employees, which leads to better levels of retention and improved client outcomes.
This class from Great Lakes MHTTC will help supervisors create and capitalize on opportunities for staff development through training, delegating, and empowering staff to drive their own growth and development.
It will be held from 8:45 to 11 a.m. on February 21.
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Effective Behavioral Health Crisis Response Thursday, February 23 |
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This webinar from SAMHSA’s Homeless and Housing Resource Center will explore strategies for reducing, mitigating, and responding to behavioral health emergencies involving individuals experiencing homelessness.
The webinar will also identify opportunities and strategies for behavioral health crisis providers and homeless and housing service providers to partner more effectively with each other.
This webinar will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on February 23.
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Black History Month Panel Presentation
Thursday, February 23
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The panelists will share their expertise and years of experience on these topics with an emphasis on defining recovery in African American communities, understanding culturally specific approaches to working with African Americans with SUDs, practicing effective cross-cultural counseling, and learning how the entire African American community can serve as a recovery community.
This online panel will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on February 23.
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Management of Psychotic Disorders in the Black Community
Thursday, February 23
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This presentation will be a clinically driven overview on schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Mood disorders with psychotic features will be used to highlight the differential diagnoses of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and misdiagnoses of Black patients.
The presentation will also familiarize participants with resources for patient referral, family psychoeducation, and community support. This webinar will be held at 11 a.m. on February 23.
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Neighborhood Wellness Event
Saturday, February 25
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Hayat Pharmacy will host a free health event at its 8434 W. Silver Spring Dr. location on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. to meet the health care needs of patients in the Timmerman West and surrounding neighborhoods.
Patients using the Walmart pharmacy located at 10330 W. Silver Spring Drive that plans to close by March 10 can receive Hayat’s help with a transition care plan to ensure no medications are missed.
Hayat pharmacists and care providers will be available for medication consultations and prescription transfer assistance. Patients and caregivers seeking in-home care for a friend or family member can enroll in free home prescription delivery and medication packaging, and learn about vaccine or injection services provided in home settings.
The event will offer a walk-in vaccine clinic, blood pressure screenings, free medication lock boxes provided in partnership with the Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, and other health-related giveaways until supplies last.
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Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior
Wednesday, March 1
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For parents of a child or children with a disability, this workshop from The Parenting Network teaches how to manage problem behaviors that teach children new and more adaptive behavior to take place. This virtual webinar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 1.
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Mindful Monday Series
Alternating Mondays, March 6-May 15
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This series of Mindful Monday sessions will feature a wide range of evidence-based practices from different disciplines, including Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Movement, and Compassion Focused Therapy. Each month will have a specific theme/focus with exercises from that discipline. At the beginning of session, participants will spend a few minutes grounding and learning about the practice for that day and then spend approximately 15-20 minutes in experiential practice, leaving a few minutes in the end for reflection and discussion. |
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Autoestima de los Niños
Jueves el 9 de Marzo
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Este taller brindará ideas para promover una autoestima saludable en su niño. Este seminario web de The Parenting Network se llevará a cabo de 1 p.m. a 2:30 p.m. el 9 de Marzo.
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Hidden Crisis: Meth and Opioid Use among Black Gay Men
Thursday, March 9
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This webinar, hosted by the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence will explore the unique challenges faced by Black gay men who use crystal meth as well as action steps professionals can take to meet their needs more effectively.
It will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on March 9.
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ECOM Workshops for Advocates
Wednesday, March 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 that explores topics that are vital to Milwaukee’s human services professionals.
March’s topic is Milwaukee County entitlements, W2, and FSET programs. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on March 15, location to be determined. Fee is $5 for light refreshments.
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Community Health Screening Event
Saturday, March 18
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All are welcome and registration is not required for this health screening event sponsored by Greenfield Health Department. This event will be held March 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield.
Free information and screenings include those for blood pressure, dental health, fall risk, BMI, emergency preparedness, Narcan, STI testing, and much more.
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Freshstart Smoking Cessation Online Sessions
Recurring event on Thursdays starting March 23
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Freshstart is designed to help any tobacco user, including those who may be unsure about wanting to quit, and specifically addresses ambivalence about quitting. The information, activities and discussion topics help participants discover why they smoke and what motivates them to quit.
Freshstart, which is offered by Advocate Aurora Health, is offered at no cost. Anyone who wants to quit using tobacco can participate in Freshstart.
The spring sessions will be held on four Thursdays starting March 23 at 6 to 7 p.m
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Free STI Screening Event
Friday, March 24
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Greenfield Health Department is sponsoring this free testing event for those 14 years of age and up.
Tests include those for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis; resources include free condoms, dental dams, STI treatment, Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and information on human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance misuse.
This event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 24 at The Ridge Community Church, 4500 S. 108th St., Greenfield.
Pre-Registration is offered, but walk-ins are welcome!
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Prevent Suicide Wisconsin 2023 Conference Thursday, April 13 & Friday, April 14 |
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Day 1 Keynoter is Alyse Ruriani, ATR, LPC (she/they), an art therapist, professional counselor, illustrator, and person with lived experience. Alyse’s work aims to communicate information, provide tangible tools, and validate the human experience through engaging illustrations and designs.
As a counselor, they primarily work with neurodivergent and queer young adults who are navigating life under systems of oppression and dealing with depression, anxiety, and relational concerns. More details and registration info to come.
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NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference 2023 Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29 |
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The NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference is a two-day event for everyone interested in mental health.
The event hosts approximately 300 attendees including peers, family members, mental health providers, advocates, social workers, clinicians, government officials, and criminal justice partners. The conference includes keynote speakers and a variety of workshops designed to give attendees as much information and resources as possible.
This conference will be held April 28-29 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
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More Young Adult Lives Lost, Death Rates Down for Older Adults
This new report from Wisconsin Policy Forum explores the troubling trend of young Wisconsinites—especially Black Wisconsinites—dying as a result of overdose or homicide. Download the report here.
Healing History Self-Study and Discussion Guide
Sharing Hope: An African American Guide to Mental Health
This guide from NAMI helps readers how to recognize mental health conditions, the types of treatments and supports available, and where to go for help. Access it here.
Reframing Language in Behavioral Health Care: Combined Document
Four SAMHSA Centers of Excellence—Family Support, African American, Older Adult, and LGBTQ+—each created a language guidance document for serving these populations. Each guidance document outlines outdated language, updated language, and why these changes matter. For ease of access, these four documents have been combined into one. Access it here. |
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Los Recursos Familial en Español |
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Consejos para adolescentes: la verdad sobre los estimulantes
Esta hoja informativa de SAMHSA describe los efectos a corto y largo plazo de los estimulantes, enumera las señales de uso y ayuda a disipar los mitos comunes.
También puede ser utilizado por profesionales de la prevención, educadores, proveedores de atención médica y otras personas que tienen contacto regular con adolescentes.
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Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre los inhalants
Esta hoja informativa para adolescentes de SAMHSA describe los efectos a corto y largo plazo, enumera los signos de uso y ayuda a disipar los mitos comunes.
También puede ser utilizado por profesionales de la prevención, educadores, proveedores de atención médica y otras personas que tienen contacto regular con adolescentes
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Family Resources in English |
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Tips for Teens: The Truth about Stimulants
This fact sheet from SAMHSA describes short- and long-term effects of stimulants, lists signs of use, and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.
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Tips for Teens: The Truth about Inhalants
This fact sheet for teens from SAMHSA describes short- and long-term effects, lists signs of use, and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.
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