SAMHSA writes, "Recovery is for everyone because it benefits everyone. In recovery, we build new connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. The Recovery Month tagline, 'Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community' reminds people in recovery and those who support them, that recovery belongs to all of us. We are all called to end gatekeeping and welcome everyone to recovery by lowering barriers to recovery support, creating inclusive spaces and programs, and broadening our understanding of what recovery means for people with different experiences."

To promote Recovery Month this September, click here to access SAMHSA’s materials, including a toolkit with logos, flyers, banners, and a guide on language and imagery.

This webinar will be held Thursday, September 22, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Join via Zoom by clicking on this link.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, observed in September, aims to foster and destigmatize conversations around suicide and promote access to services and resources.

This year, Community Advocates is offering opportunities to attend QPR Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training to teach helpful techniques on how to talk to someone who may be thinking of harming themselves and providing a pathway to help. These trainings will be held on September 27, 28, and 29. You can find our full September calendar with all of our Mental Health and Wellness workshops at this link. Contact Rita at [email protected] if you would like to schedule a workshop for your organization.

Get details here.

Help inform the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan! Join one of four meetings this fall. Meetings will include a brief presentation of the Community Health Assessment, results of the Priority Issue Survey and photo campaign, and small group discussions to prioritize top issues. For more information or to RSVP, go to Milwaukee.gov/elevate.

A child’s experiences impact brain development, which builds the foundation for the child’s learning, behavior, and well-being now and in the future. If a child is exposed to toxic stress or harmful experiences, that foundation can be impaired leading to negative behaviors and barriers to learning. A responsive, supportive and reliable caregiver can reduce the negative impacts of those experiences and help build resilience through executive functioning development. Building Brains with Community (BBwC) is an evidence-informed training model that incorporates the Brain Architecture Game, Strengthening Families and Protective Factors, and Human-Centered Design models. This in-person session, to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 21, is sponsored by Institute for Child and Family Well-Being. Get details and register here.

Se invita a las familias, estudiantes, padres y tutores, y personal al 19no Foro Latino anual. Acompáñenos a una discusión virtual sobre actualizaciones de educación e información importante para estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Aprenda sobre los recursos y soportes académicos disponibles.

En caso de preguntas, comuníquese con Mónica López al (414) 902-8434 o a [email protected]. Habrá intérpretes de español. Inscríbase antes de Sept. 30 de 2022!

For questions, contact Monica Lopez at (414) 902-8434 or

[email protected]. Spanish interpretation available. Register by September 30 at this link.

This two-session professional development opportunity from Share Collaborative will begin your journey of learning Motivational Interviewing (MI) from a trauma-informed, culturally reverent lens.

This workshop is designed for all human service professionals and leaders. The event is led by Shawn Smith, member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MIINT), MINT Certified Trainer, and a Founder of Share Collaborative. Shawn has trained MI to thousands of professionals including those serving in workforce development, criminal justice, health care, behavioral health, education, and youth services. CEUs are available per WI - DSPS 166.10 including Psychologists. Get details and RSVP here.

Community Advocates is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid workshops 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.

Join community coalitions, health care providers, public health officials, elected officials and law enforcement and learn the latest in research, policy and effective ways to reduce excessive alcohol use. Keynote speakers are Sean Haley, PhD to talk about the challenges of working in alcohol policy, and Carlton Hall to address the role of prevention and inequity. In addition, there are 16 exciting workshops covering everything from Alcohol Age Compliance Checks, SBIRT, coalitions' successes and topics such as the prevalence of alcohol in suicides, alcohol impact and costs, alcohol licensing, and much more! This seminar will be held virtually and in person at KI Convention Center, Green Bay. Get details and register at this link.

This year's event features two keynote sessions and 39 workshops. The hotel room block at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center is now open. It closes September 19. See the full schedule and information on registration fees at this link.

Community Advocates has updated its Milwaukee County Mental Health & Wellness Resource Guide to expand resources for and by People of Color. You can download it here.

According to MHA’s Mind the Workplace 2022 report, 78% of workers agree that workplace stress affects their mental health, and 7 in 10 workers find it difficult to concentrate at work. This stress can negatively impact workers’ well-being, productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. With Walgreens’ support, MHA created an easy-to-follow toolkit for all levels of an organization to help support employee mental health and well-being. Download it here.

We can all #BeThere to prevent suicide by taking actions that can promote healing and help, and give hope. Many people find it difficult to talk about suicide, and especially difficult to know how to talk to someone that is having thoughts of suicide. But there are clear actions that we can take. We can all learn the five steps for how to talk to someone who might be suicidal. Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org.

La salud mental de BIPOC es importante durante todo el año. Es por eso que Mental Health America continúa la conversación sobre salud mental de BIPOC mucho después de julio. Para continuar celebrando las identidades únicas de las comunidades individuales, aquí está el kit de herramientas BIPOC de Mental Health America en español. Descarguelo aqui.

Descubra el impacto de su consumo de alcohol en su bebé por nacer, incluido el riesgo de aborto espontáneo o trastornos del espectro alcohólico fetal. Obtenga más información en este enlace.

Discover the impact of your drinking in your unborn baby, including risk of miscarriage or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Learn more at this link.

Got EBT? Get FREE fruits and veggies with Milwaukee Market Match! Buy $1 with your QUEST card, get $1 of free produce!

¿Usas EBT? ¡Obtén tus frutas y vegetales GRATUITOS con Milwaukee Market Match! Con $1 de compras en la tarjeta QUEST → Te ganarás $1 más de productos agrícolas GRATUITOS.

Tau EBT? Tau txiv hmab txiv ntoo thiab zaub DAWB nrog Milwaukee Market Match! Yuav $1 yam siv daim npav tshum nyiaj QUEST → Tau zaub DAWB muaj nqis $1.

Underage drinking is a real problem in Wisconsin, and it starts earlier and can be more dangerous than you might think. But parents, loved ones, and other caring adults can make a real difference. All you have to do is talk. That’s right. Having small, casual conversations with kids, starting around age 8, can help prevent underage drinking. Learn more about Small Talks at this link.