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In this Issue:
- News
- Events & Webinars
- Community Resources
- Los Recursos Familial en Español
- Family Resources in English
- Job Opportunities
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Spotlight On:
Introducing Community Advocates'
LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Series
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Improving Behavioral Health Services and Care for Your Sexual and Gender Diverse Clients: A Series of LGBTQ+ Educational Opportunities for Health Providers is a six-part monthly convening to promote greater awareness of the experiences of sexual and gender diverse individuals in the behavioral health care system to improve services.
Sessions are provided free of charge thanks to generous support from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Care and Treatment Services. Beginning in Pride Month 2023, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute will offer six sessions once a month via Zoom and will archive the videos for viewing upon request. Sessions will be posted on PPI's website as they are made available.
Professional continuing education credits or a certificate of completion may be available for those who complete the live or archived sessions and a post-session survey on session content.
Who Should Attend: Community-based behavioral health professionals and students in Wisconsin, as well as allied community members.
June 22: Series Introduction with Charlie Leonard
July 27: Rethinking Minority Stress with Lisa Diamond, Ph.D.
August 17: The Complex Roles of Trans-specific ACEs with Michael Munson
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Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program/Opioid Treatment Program Grant Opportunity | |
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The Wisconsin DHS Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications for grants to establish mobile narcotic treatment programs/opioid treatment programs. Proposals that serve identified high-need areas and populations will be given priority consideration. Agencies awarded grant funds under previous request for applications related to narcotic treatment/opioid treatment efforts are not eligible to apply for this grant opportunity unless the agency plans to provide services to a new area with a new mobile unit. The deadline to apply for this grant funding is 11:59 p.m. July 21, 2023. View more information about this grant funding opportunity.
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Wisconsin Harm Reduction Conference 2023
Wednesday, June 28 & Thursday, June 29
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services welcomes anyone working in harm reduction and people with lived experience to join us as we share new approaches to addressing the overdose epidemic and learn what efforts are underway in Wisconsin through keynotes and breakout sessions. DHS also invites anyone working in overdose harm prevention to attend and learn how harm reduction can be incorporated into your own work. Keynote speakers are Blue Valentine, Dr. John Zibbell, and Scott Stokes. Attendees have the option to register and attend virtually or in-person at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay.
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Amani Pop-Up Outreach Days
Tuesday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 27
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Coming to a corner near you… Amani United and Dominican Center will be hosting pop-up events in June, while COA Youth & Family Centers takes over in August. You’ll find resources, food, and fun from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at 26th and Burleigh on June 13, and at 25th and Hopkins on June 27. Check the flyer for details and if you want to be a partner.
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Building Protective Communities for
Black Children and Families
Tuesday, June 13
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Join Child Trends for a webinar on building and sustaining protective communities for Black children and their families. Communities play a critical role in children’s development and well-being, across all ages and developmental stages. Child Trends aims to contribute to national and local conversations about ways to ensure that Black children and families have access to communities that are protective and nurturing. Panelists will include a diverse range of perspectives—including research, policy, direct service, and advocacy voices in the fields of education, housing, health, and safety—and discuss strategies to dismantle racial inequities and build the conditions and contexts that Black children and families (and all children and families) need to thrive. This Zoom session will be held at 1 p.m. on June 13.
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Helping Kids and Families Thrive:
New Evidence on Cash Supports
Tuesday, June 13
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The recent expansion of the Child Tax Credit in 2021-2022 highlighted key policy and research questions about the impact of cash on children and their families. The Baby's First Years (BFY) project -- the first of its kind randomized control trial study in the United States to assess the impact of cash payments on key issues of children's development and family well-being -- has generated important new research that can help inform these discussions. This webinar from the Spotlight on Poverty & Opportunity will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on June 13.
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Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force
Tuesday, June 13
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Join the June Mental Health Task Force meeting on Tuesday, June 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. The topic for the June meeting is Housing Advocacy Resources, with presenters from Community Advocates and Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, and Impact 211. Housing is always a priority for the Mental Health Task Force and this is an especially challenging time to obtain and keep housing.
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Alcohol Policy and Prevention Workshops
June 15, June 22 & June 29
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This 90-minute webinar, Understanding Effective Alcohol Policy Strategies, is the first in a three-part series from the Great Lakes PTTC that will focus on defining alcohol policy, connecting policy strategies to a comprehensive prevention approach. Maureen Busalacchi, Director of the Alcohol Policy Project, will focus on critical ingredients for practitioners interested in working on policy in a variety of settings including schools, communities, and other organizations. Additionally, the webinar will explore how to incorporate an equity lens in the development and modification of policy. Part 2, How COVID Changed Alcohol Policy, will be held on June 22. Part 3, Demystifying Alcohol Policy Strategies: Planning and Implementation, will be held on June 29. You can register for any or all of these sessions at the link below.
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Tuesday, June 20
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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. Hosted by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, it will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on June 20.
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Verbal De-Escalation Techniques for Intake/Admissions Workers
Tuesday, June 20
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It’s not easy to de-escalate a caller when all you have is your voice and your protocols.
While this informative workshop has much in common with our 10 Tips for Verbal De-escalation, this training focuses primarily on de-escalation tips for intake and admissions officers and will offer the five best steps for initial interaction with clients.
During this virtual workshop from Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, 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 de-escalation. It will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on June 20.
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Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, June 20
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Drive through or walk up to receive free food and other resources thanks to the Dominican Center, Amani United, and Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin. Items are first come, first served, and include meat, dairy, non-perishables, produce, hygiene items, and other resources. You can pre-register at the link below. Volunteers are needed, too. The event will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St., and will be held again on July 18 and August 15.
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Amani Day
Tuesday, June 20
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Celebrate the Amani neighborhood and its people on Amani Day, from 1 to 4 p.m. on 24th Street and Locust Ave. Enjoy games, food, and music, plus a mobile food pantry and resource fair.
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The Future of Public Health with Dr. Sandro Galea
Tuesday, June 20
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Public health practitioners are working to protect the nation and navigate ongoing challenges, such as economic and racial inequality, political and racial unrest, public mistrust in government and workforce burnout. Public Health 3.0’s framework can help us navigate these challenges.
This webinar from the UW Population Health Institute School of Medicine and Public Health will explore the framework’s recommendations with one of the field’s most prolific scholars, Dr. Sandro Galea. Dean of Boston University’s School of Public Health, Galea has authored more than 1,000 publications about the social determinants of health, mental health and trauma. Join this webinar at 2 p.m. on June 20 to learn how to transform health systems to become more efficient, compassionate and equitable.
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ECOM Workshop for Advocates
Wednesday, June 21
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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. This month's topic is Human Trafficking/Exploitation and Sex Work. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on June 21. Fee is $5 for light refreshments.
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MKE Elevate Community Meeting
Thursday, June 22
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MKE Elevate is a community-driven agenda for elevating the health and well-being of Milwaukee residents. It’s hosting a community meeting to provide Milwaukeeans an opportunity to connect with other community members and to learn more about MKE Elevate. Plus—free food, mocktails, and Pete’s Pops! It’ll be held on June 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Milwaukee Public Library Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee.
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Safe and Effective LGBTQ+ Data Collection
Learning Community
Thursday, June 22
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This learning community provides an opportunity to hear from experts in the field on serving LGBTQ+ populations and on collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in safe and effective ways. This session will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on June 22.
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The Role of Certified Peer Specialists
Thursday, June 29
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Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) have an integral role to play within behavioral health organizations. As the profession continues to grow it is important that all behavioral health providers have a deep understanding of the role and value of this work. In this training, learners will strengthen their understanding of what a Certified Peer Specialist is, and what it is not. They will explore the value of mutuality, inclusion, and centering lived experience. Learners will leave with skills on how you can support the role of CPS within your program, and be an advocate for the role. This webinar from the Behavioral Health Training Partnership will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on July 29.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Friday, June 30
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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 Public Policy Institute-led workshop will be held on Zoom on June 30. Registration is required.
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A Home for Everyone Conference
Wednesday, July 19 & Thursday, July 20
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The mission of the Wisconsin Collaborative for Affordable Housing is to promote access to decent, safe and affordable housing for economically disadvantaged households in Wisconsin through the preservation and development of housing and housing services by promoting effective collaboration between public, private and community organizations.
The Collaborative organizes the annual A Home for Everyone conference for the purpose of focusing on these issues for low-income families and individuals. This year’s theme is Advocacy Activated! Making Change Happen at Home. The conference will be held at the Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center in Oshkosh.
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Equity and Trauma:
Facilitating the Healing Process with Tim Grove
Tuesday, July 25
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This on-site training will be hosted at Wellpoint Care Network and will integrate the core concepts from the trauma informed care and equity movements toward a transformative synergy. Two of the most important and needed topics are trauma and equity. Each has remarkable potential to be a central part of the solutions we are longing for. If that is true, imagine what forms of transformation can come when the two topics are interwoven! This training will explore the creative mixing of core concepts from both movements. A morning and afternoon session will be held on July 25 at Wellpoint Care Network, 8901 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee. Cost is $150.
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Job openings?
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Forward the information to Prevention@CommunityAdvocates.net.
Thank you for your service to Milwaukee!
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LGBTQI+ Resources
SAMHSA has collected a wide range of resources to support LGBTQI+ youth and adults. Check them out here.
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Pride Month Resources
MHA has lots of resources and shareables for Pride Month. Download them here.
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Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children
From National Academies is a new report on the historical origins of unequal access to crucial supports for children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development, which are rooted in policies that intentionally segregated and limited various populations access to resources and create opportunity gaps. Download the full report here.
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Youth Mental Health Communication Guide
From the FrameWorks Institute is a guide on communicating about mental health to make it clear that youth mental health is a public health issue that we can address together by designing better supports for younger people. Download the guide.
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Educator Self-Care Resource Guide
Prolonged educational workforce shortages perpetuate professional burnout and stress among educators and school staff. This resource guide from the Great Lakes MHTTC provides tools to support the self-care and wellness of educators and staff working in school communities. Download the guide here.
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Fostering Youth Transitions 2023
This Annie E. Casey Foundation brief examines the experiences of teenagers and young adults in foster care as reported by all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The brief includes an analysis of comprehensive data spanning 15 years and is accompanied by data tables and source notes. Read the brief here.
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Beginning Your Journey: Essential Resources for New Prevention Practitioners
From the Great Lakes PTTC, this document aims to assist new substance misuse prevention practitioners in finding prevention resources to broaden their understanding of the prevention field. Download it now.
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Los Recursos Familial en Español | |
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Desastres Masivos, Trauma y Pérdida
La Sociedad Internacional para Estudios de Estrés Traumático desarrolló este folleto de seis páginas para ayudarlo a comprender mejor qué esperar después de experimentar un desastre, ya sea natural o causado por el hombre. Cubre reacciones en una variedad de categorías, incluyendo emocional, cognitiva, física, interpersonal y espiritual. Proporciona pasos para ayudar a reducir el estrés y señala cuándo puede ser el momento de buscar ayuda profesional. Descarguelo aqui.
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Family Resources in English | |
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Mass Disasters, Trauma, and Loss
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies developed this six-page pamphlet to help you better understand what to expect after experiencing a disaster, whether natural or human-caused. It covers reactions in a variety of categories, including emotional, cognitive, physical, interpersonal, and spiritual. It provides steps to help reduce stress and notes when it may be time to seek professional help. Download it here.
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