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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:
October is Prevention Month
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October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and Substance Misuse Prevention Month. This year, SAMHSA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Talk. They Hear You." campaign and looking ahead to SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day. Its Prevention Month Toolkit includes social media shareables, resources, and links to technical assistance options.
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Community Advocates Public Policy Institute's
15th Anniversary Celebration
An Evening with Ben Westhoff, Author of
Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Created the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic
Thursday, November 2
Grace Center, 250 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee
VIP Meet and Greet with Ben Westhoff: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Doors Open, Food & Silent Auction: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Main Event with Local Leaders & Ben Westhoff: 6:30-10 p.m.
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As we mark our 15th anniversary, we at Community Advocates Public Policy Institute are recommitting to enhancing our community members’ health, mental health, and wellness to by addressing the harms posed by opioids and other drugs to individuals, families, and communities.
To help us understand how various forms of opioids and other deadly substances find their way into our community and what we can do about it, on November 2 we will host a special night with investigative reporter Ben Westhoff, author of Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Created the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic.
The event will be held at the Grace Center in Downtown Milwaukee, and will feature presentations by local leaders, a book signing with Westhoff, appetizers and desserts, nonalcoholic "mocktails" specially developed for our guests, a silent auction, and free Narcan and training.
Our event sponsors, PPI Members, and special guests will be able to meet Westhoff in an intimate gathering before the program begins and may receive a complimentary copy of his book—another reason to consider becoming an individual or organizational member of the PPI Network.
Event sponsorships are available and gratefully accepted.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15-October 15
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino Americans.
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for Hispanic/Latino individuals by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities. OMH has created a social media toolkit and gathered resources to review and share to deepen your understanding of Hispanic/Latino health issues.
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Vel Phillips Forum: What is Happening with DEI in Our Schools?
Tuesday, October 10
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For students, teachers, families, and folks who care about equity in our community. DEI efforts are under attack in our schools. Long-term systemic racism must be countered by long-term systemic anti-racism that lifts up and collaborates with marginalized people. Societies are stronger, richer and more resilient when they respect, value and learn from diverse cultures, knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
Panelists include Elisabeth Lambert, Wisconsin Education Law & Policy Hub; Diannia Merriett, Parents Advocating for Greendale Equity; Alyson Weiss, Superintendent, Glendale River Hills; Nathan Russell, Founder, Suburbs for Equality. Moderator is Emilio De Torre of Milwaukee Turners. It’s cosponsored by Glendale River Hills School District, Break the Silence in the Burs, Wisconsin Education Law & Policy Hub, Suburbs for Equality, Germantown Community Coalition, Bay Bridge, People Advocating for Greendale Equity (PAGE), UWM Students for a Democratic Society, From the Same Dust: A Baha'i Group, Tosa Together, and the Milwaukee Turners.
This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual options. It’ll begin at 5 p.m. on October 10.
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Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit
Wednesday, October 11
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The Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit focuses on education for the interprofessional team about evidence-based approaches for optimal, culturally congruent health care for Native American people and communities. Summit speakers will highlight best practices for holistic care, interprofessional collaboration, whole-person care, and culturally specific trauma-informed care.
The event includes:
- Information about pathways to healing professions for middle and high school students.
- Career advancement opportunities within nursing.
- Continuing education for RNs, advanced practice nurses, physicians, psychologists, and social workers. Learn more about continuing education credit.
UW-Madison School of Nursing is partnering with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University and the College of Menominee Nation’s Seven Generations Summit. The Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit will serve as the pre-convening for the Seven Generations Summit on Wednesday, October 11. There will be additional nursing and health-related sessions during the Seven Generations Summit on October 12 and 13.
Both summits will take place at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University in Hayward.
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Using Cultural Elements and Brief Interventions to Reduce Substance Use with Hispanic and Latinx Communities
Friday, October 13
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Prevention with Latinx communities includes a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive framework conducive to screening and early intervention. This session from the Northeast and Caribbean PTTC will inform on how taking a few minutes to conduct a person-centered brief intervention can help motivate reduction of substance use with Hispanic, Latino and Latinx communities. The approach further identifies those with high potential for a substance use disorder and opportunities for accessing culturally relevant resources. It will begin at 9 a.m. on October 13.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
Monday, October 16
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Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
What the Mental Health First Aid Course offers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use
- How to interact with a person in crisis
- How to connect the person with help
- Content on trauma, addiction, and self-care
This session will be held on Zoom from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 16.
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ECOM Workshop:
Utility Services/Energy Assistance
Wednesday, October 18
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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 month's topic is Utility Services/Energy Assistance and will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee. Fee is $5 for light refreshments and materials. Registrations are not refundable. Kindly make sure to RSVP by October 13.
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Milwaukee Data Day 2023
Wednesday, October 18
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Data Day, hosted by Data You Can Use, provides an opportunity for leaders from neighborhoods, nonprofits, universities, the public sector, and beyond to better understand what data are available, the implications of data on community revitalization, and how to increase connections between research and practice. Data Day 2023 will be Milwaukee’s 9th annual Data Day celebration, and the theme this year is "Journey to Justice: Using Data for Systems Change in Milwaukee."
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Raising Resilient Kids with Sheri Glucoft Wong
Thursday, October 19
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Join REDgen for an evening with Sheri Glucoft Wong to learn about attitudes and approaches that support our children's emotional and social development and encourage their confidence and resilience. This talk is intentionally designed to address children ranging from Preschool-age through High School. There will be a forum for questions after the talk.
In this workshop, you will learn to:
- Support your children's capacity to handle disappointment and other setbacks
- Share messages that promote self-esteem and self-reliance
- Set limits in ways that empower your children and strengthen their confidence
- Encourage attitudes that translate into social and emotional well-being
- Partner with school to support your children in their world outside of home
This free event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 19 at University School of Milwaukee – Mellows Hall, 2100 W. Fairy Chasm Road, Milwaukee.
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Project Homeless Connect
Milwaukee: Thursday, October 19
Waukesha: Thursday, October 26
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Project Homeless Connect, organized by United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, is an annual event that brings resources and services together under one roof to best serve those experiencing homelessness. Over 700 guests and 400 volunteers attend Milwaukee Project Homeless Connect for this one-day event. Milwaukee has hosted this event since 2009, and Waukesha had its first event in 2019. Organizers are looking for donors, sponsors, outreach organizations, and volunteers.
MILWAUKEE Project Homeless Connect
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Marquette University's Memorial Alumni Union
1442 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
WAUKESHA Project Homeless Connect
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Carroll University Campus Center
101 N. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Friday, October 20
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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 Zoom session will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 20.
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Hey, there,
-- do you have:
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Job openings?
- Upcoming events?
- News to share?
- Suggestions?
Forward the information to Prevention@CommunityAdvocates.net.
Thank you for your service to Milwaukee!
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MHTTC Network's Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Reference Guide
This reference guide focuses on supporting intentional dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion. As essential as these terms are for bridging the gaps that impact mental health, they are also often misused and misunderstood. This guide addresses the role of the MHTTC Network as a vehicle to promote and implement DEI principles in behavioral health practices. It also makes clear the position of MHTTCs nationwide when issues of diversity, equity and inclusion are discussed. Download it here.
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National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS) 2022: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities
The N-SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the key operational characteristics of substance use and mental health treatment facilities, use of pharmacotherapies, language assistance services, and suicide prevention assistance services. Download it here.
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Los Recursos Familial en Español | |
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Hable con los niños sobre el alcohol y otras drogas: 5 objetivos de conversación
Las investigaciones sugieren que uno de los factores más importantes para un desarrollo infantil saludable es una relación fuerte y abierta con los padres. Es importante empezar a hablar con sus hijos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas antes de que estén expuestos a ellas: a partir de los 9 años. Descargue la hoja informativa aquí.
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Mitos versus hechos: Consumo de alcohol por menores de edad
Probablemente has visto y escuchado mucho sobre el alcohol en la televisión, el cine, la música, los medios sociales, y entre tus amigos. Pero ¿cuál es la verdad de la cuestión? Aquí hay algunos mitos y hechos sobre el uso del alcohol. Descargue la hoja informativa aquí.
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Family Resources in English | |
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Talking to Kids about Alcohol and Other Drugs: 5 Conversation Goals
Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent. It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed to them—as early as 9 years old. Download the fact sheet.
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