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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: Setting Boundaries with Alcohol and Other Drugs | |
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RISE Drug Free MKE is proud to partner with Marquette University Men's Basketball play David Joplin to talk about why it's important to set clear boundaries around alcohol and other drugs. Whether you're looking to not start using substances, reduce your own consumption, reassess your habits, or support someone in their sobriety journey, we are here to provide guidance and resources to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Our Setting Boundaries with Alcohol and Other Drugs Toolkit is a helpful guide to navigating your relationship with substances. With information about alcohol, commercial tobacco, marijuana, prescription medications, and more, we hope to empower you with the knowledge and tools to make healthy and educated decisions. It provides tips and examples that can help you set boundaries with alcohol and other drugs.
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We Can Save Lives Tour
A SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training Tour across Wisconsin in Memory of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
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Community Advocates wishes to extend our condolences to the family and many friends of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. Jonathan was a kind, energetic, and devoted advocate for Milwaukee, even when that was difficult or controversial. We are grateful for his compassion and dedication to uplifting the lives of our struggling community members.
To honor his memory, the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin is organizing SafeTALK suicide prevention trainings across the state at no cost to participants. All attendees of this 4-hour training will receive a certificate of completion, a resource booklet, a wallet card and awareness stickers.
Upcoming sessions include:
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- November 21 at 12 p.m. | Kelly Senior Center
- November 26 at 4 p.m. | Chabad of the East Side
- December 9 at 4 p.m. | The Friendship Circle
- December 15 at 12:30 p.m. | Milwaukee Jewish Federation
- December 19 at 9 a.m. | My Choice - Wauwatosa
- January 14 at 9 a.m. | Autism Society
- February 26 at 12 p.m. | University School of Milwaukee
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Behavioral Health of Adolescents
across Sexual Identities:
Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is an annual survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This report focuses on mental health and substance use indicators among LGB+ adolescents aged 12-17 in the United States.
Even as public support for LGB+ people has increased in the United States over time, disparities in mental health and substance use persist for LGB+ youths.
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Area-Level Social Determinants of Alcohol-Related Mortality: Knowledge Gaps and Implications for Community Health
Alcohol Research | Current Reviews
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Rates of alcohol-related mortality have been increasing in the United States, particularly for certain population subgroups, such as women. This review summarizes associations of area-level social determinants of health with alcohol-related mortality. The findings suggest that alcohol control policies and socioeconomic conditions have a major impact on alcohol-related deaths. They also highlight numerous remaining research gaps to better understand why some population subgroups are at higher risk of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related deaths.
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Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults With Disabilities
SAMHSA Advisory
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Young adults with disabilities face unique challenges that can increase their risk for substance use, yet prevention programs tailored to this group are often insufficient. According to SAMHSA, individuals aged 18 to 25 with disabilities are not only more likely to experience mental health challenges, but they also face higher rates of substance use compared to their peers without disabilities.
Published in August 2024, this SAMHSA advisory highlights the need for primary substance use prevention programs for young adults ages 18 to 25 with disabilities, provides guidance to prevention specialists on designing and tailoring these programs, and describes factors that may affect the delivery of prevention.
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How To Create Communications to Clarify Cannabis Laws and Youth Health Risks Post-Election
Tuesday, November 19
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Save your seat to a new complimentary, educational webinar from the Rescue Agency to discover how to create campaigns that clarify the laws around cannabis and how it impacts developing brains. You'll learn how to motivate parents and mentors to proactively talk about cannabis with their children. The event will leverage findings from focus groups and real-life campaign implementations across the nation.
Learn practical strategies to develop compelling campaigns that result in more parents and mentors initiating pivotal conversations about cannabis.
This webinar will begin at 12 noon on November 19.
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Weaving Wisdom with Innovation: Timeless Indigenous Strategies for Contemporary Substance Use Disorder Prevention
Tuesday, November 19
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Discover how integrating Indigenous wisdom with contemporary strategies bolsters substance use disorder prevention. This session highlights how blending traditional and modern practices creates effective community-based prevention models. Experts will unpack the process of merging ancestral knowledge with innovative approaches, aiming to tackle substance use challenges more effectively, enhance community bonds, and promote health.
The webinar from the Pacific Southwest PTTC is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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Lost and Found: Supporting Gender Expansive Youth During the Holidays and Beyond
Wednesday, November 20
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The end of the year is tough for everyone and many youth feel like the world is crashing down around them as they are potentially forced to interact with less than accepting family members and navigate loneliness and isolation.
The Human Rights Campaign's Youth Champion Framework is a series of workshops created by Active Minds, the nation's leading youth mental health advocacy organization, that aims to empower youth-serving professionals to facilitate emotionally safe and trusted spaces for youth of all identities.
This webinar is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m.
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Cigarillos: The Current Evidence on Youth and Young Adult Use of Cigarillos and Opportunities for Education in Hispanic Communities
Wednesday, November 20
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Join the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces Adelante Network Program, and Rescue Agency to discuss the current evidence of cigarillo use among youth and young adults and opportunities for tailored community education about the health risks of cigar products use among youth. Although cigarillos are a commonly used combustible commercial tobacco product among youth and young adults, harm perceptions of cigarillos are often lower than cigarettes. This is a public health concern as cigar products contain addictive nicotine and many of the same toxic chemicals found in cigarettes.
This webinar will be held at 12 noon on November 20.
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Dropping the Alcohol Habit:
A Workshop for Sober Curious Moms
Wednesday, November 20 & Thursday, November 21
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Whether it’s to relax after a long day, fit in with friends at social events, or simply to get a moment of “me time,” alcohol has likely become a habitual part of your life. Maybe you’ve tried cutting back, doing a Dry January, or setting rules like “only on weekends,” but somehow, you always find yourself back in the same cycle. You’re not alone.
In this workshop, you’ll discover a judgment-free, compassionate approach to shifting your relationship with alcohol from the inside out. No more willpower struggles, guilt, or shame. Instead, you’ll learn how to tap into your inner strength and redefine your habits with alcohol in a way that feels aligned with the version of yourself you want to become.
Join Holistic Alcohol Coach Bonnie Alina for the free live virtual 2-day event (60-90 minutes each day) beginning at 2 p.m.
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How To Create Effective Opioid-Focused Behavior Change Campaigns When You Don't Know Where To Start
Thursday, November 21
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The growing opioid crisis has amplified the need for new messaging approaches that effectively equip communities with the information and tools they need to prevent opioid use and reduce harm. As public health communicators, how can we equip both teens and adult role models and caregivers with the resources they need to respond to the opioid crisis? How can we create effective messaging strategies when there are so many problems to solve? This webinar from the Rescue Agency will be held at 1 p.m. on November 21.
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Prevention Paint & Sip
Friday, November 22
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Join Safe & Sound for a fun and health-conscious evening that combines creativity, wellness, and community care! The Prevention Paint & Sip event is designed to provide a relaxed atmosphere for individuals and families to come together, tap into their artistic side, and take proactive steps toward their health. Plus, free Covid and flu vaccines will be available for all ages, thanks to Health Connections Inc.
Prevention Paint & Sip is being held on Friday, November 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 4422 W. Leon Terrace in Milwaukee.
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Círculo de Sanación
Viernes 22 de noviembre
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Escucha Tus Emociones le invita a un evento gratuito de sanación emocional. El círculo de sanación será facilitado por la Psicóloga Ana Paula Soares. En el círculo compartiremos la Medicina del Cacao como herramienta de sanación emocional y comunitaria. Date un momento para sanar tu corazón, escuchar y ser escuchado. Este evento comunitario se llevará a cabo en español con interpretación al inglés.
El círculo de curación será gratuito para la comunidad gracias al apoyo y financiación de Community Advocates Public Policy Institute y Better Ways to Cope.
Para tener una experiencia completa, por favor llega a tiempo y quédate hasta el final del evento. Está diseñado para un público adulto y no se ofrecerá cuidado de niños. Se servirán refrigerios saludables.
Regístrese en el enlace para garantizar su espacio en el círculo de sanación.
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Healing Circle with Cacao Medicine
Friday, November 22
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Escucha Tus Emociones invites you to a free event of emotional healing with psychologist Ana Paula Soares. Give yourself a moment during this Healing Circle with Cacao Medicine to heal your heart, listen, and be listened to. This community event will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation provided.
The healing circle will be free to the community thanks to the support and funding of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and Milwaukee County's Better Ways to Cope initiative.
To have a full experience, please arrive on time and stay until the end of the event. It is designed for an adult audience and no childcare will be offered. Healthy snacks will be served.
Please register at the link to guarantee your space in the healing circle.
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Coping through the Holidays
Saturday, November 23
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The holiday season is upon us and unfortunately for many that means more obligations, socialization, and
Samad's House and Milwaukee County's Better Ways to Cope present the 3rd annual Coping Through the Holidays pop up event. Free food baskets will be given out to families.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2035 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee.
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Grief: A Simultaneously Unique, Yet Universal Experience
Monday, December 2
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The first week of December is National Grief Awareness Week, a time to acknowledge those who have experiences loss, help raise awareness about grief nationwide and offer support and resources. This SAMHA webinar will highlight the social, cultural, and community perspectives of grief and raise awareness about the differences, yet similarities of this human experience. This webinar is scheduled for 12 p.m. on December 2.
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How Does Alcohol Impact the Lives of Older Adults - And What Can We Do About it?
Tuesday, December 3
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Join the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) for an informative and interactive free webinar.
As the population of older adults 65 and above expands rapidly, so do the rates of alcohol use and misuse among people within this age group. The body changes as we age, and these changes render people more susceptible to some of the harms that stem from alcohol use. To join this free webinar, send an RSVP by Monday, November 25, to dana.west@icf.com.
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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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Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast
Where ancestral wisdom meets today's modern complexities. It is the front porch, the kitchen islands, and the perfect seat on the couch. Join Yolo Akili Robinson and Natalie Patterson explore, in full truth, what is means to be healing in real time. There will be Black joy, laughter, tears, and wellness tools. Check it out.
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The Phoenix
The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live. Offering both in-person and live stream classes, The Phoenix is a rapidly growing community with a model that leverages the transformational power of connection and human resilience to build a sober movement. Explore sober active events here.
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Project Q Youth Program
Consists of drop-ins, development activities, and life-skill coaching. Drop-ins are a safe space for youth (13+) to meet each other, exercise creativity, socialize with peers, and create and sense of community. Project Q also supports local organizations and schools in supplementing their LGBTQIA+ affinity groups. Click here to learn more.
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The Institute for Child and Family Well-Being
The mission of the Institute for Child and Family Well-Being is to improve the lives of children and families with complex challengers by implementing effective programs, conducting cutting-edge research, engaging communities, and promoting systems change. Their resources page offers infographics, newsletters, and podcast episodes.
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Los Recursos Familial en Español | |
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NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza
¿Sabías que 1 de cada 4 personas en la comunidad hispana/latinoamericana que informaron tener una condición de salud mental fueron categorizadas como viviendo con una enfermedad mental grave? Es por eso que se creó NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza, porque los hispanos/latinoamericanos de todo el país necesitan y merecen un lugar al que puedan acudir para recibir apoyo de salud mental y sanación comunitaria accesible y gratuito.
NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza ayuda a introducir debates sobre salud y bienestar mental a través de una serie de conversaciones comunitarias de tres partes basadas en narraciones sagradas y diálogos guiados sobre bienestar y apoyo mental. Mira sus eventos.
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El Poder de los Abuelos
Los abuelos desempeñan un papel importante y pueden ayudar a que sus nietos se abstengan de consumir drogas y alcohol. Descubra cómo comunicarse mejor con su nieto adolescente; informese sobre las drogas recientes; y descubra cómo puede ayudar a mantener a su nieto saludable. Descargar PDF.
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Caja de Herramientas para la Salud Mental
La comunidad hispana o latina de Estados Unidos es enormemente diversa. Los retos a los que se enfrenta son asimismo considerables y de una naturaleza igualmente diversa. Aunque existen recursos de salud mental, estos son limitados, dejando a la comunidad latina en gran medida desatendida. La Asociación Nacional Latina de Salud Mental (NLBHA por sus siglas en inglés) está comprometida con la defensa, el apoyo y la provision de recursos para responder a estas necesidades. Aprende más.
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Healthy MKE
De Milwaukee Health Care Partnership y Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, el sitio web Healthy MKE ofrece una única fuente de información para los servicios públicos y privados en el condado de Milwaukee, donde los proveedores y los miembros de la comunidad pueden obtener la información que necesitan para ayudarse a sí mismos o a otros. Accede a ellos aquí.
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Programa de intervención familiar (FIP)
Objetivo del programa de intervención familiar es eliminar importantes barreras que impiden latinos y afroamericanos individuos y familias de buscar servicios de asesoría tradicional. Este programa de manejo de caso intensivo, basado en el hogar, enfoque familiar ofrece servicios de apoyo a las familias que luchan con el impacto de la adicción a la sustancia y la violencia doméstica. Servicios son proporcionados sin costo a la familia. Para obtener más información sobre el programa de intervención familiar, por favor llame a 414-270-4600. Aprende más.
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Family Resources in English | |
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Samson Family Resource Center
COA's Samson Family Resource Center, location in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, provides drop-in programming to parents and their children (ages 0-5) that includes free play, reading circles, art projects, snacks, and more. The Samson FRC also provides parents opportunities to socialize with and learn from one another, participate in parenting workshops, gain a deeper understanding of early child development, and connect with a myriad of local resources that will support them in their role as parents and nurturers. Learn more here.
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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Family Support Programs
With an aim to improve infant and child safety and help parents and caregivers develop strong and healthy relationship with children, Sixteenth Street's bilingual family educators are certified car seat technicians and are specially trained to provide support for:
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Safe Child Passenger - learn how to properly choose, use and install an infant or child seat. Class attendees who are patients of Sixteenth Street can obtain a new, safe, car seat for a reduced cost.
- Parenting Classes — a free 4-8 week series for parents and caregivers available to patients and community members based on the stage of the child. Learn one-on-one or with other parents about child development, communication, developing routines, healthy discipline, and/or parenting teens or co-parenting skills.
The Parenting Resource Center is located at 1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive, Milwaukee. Learn more here.
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Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery
Are you worried about your drinking or drug use? You aren’t alone. The Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery (POWER) is here to help. The Milwaukee Women’s Center’s POWER provides FREE day treatment for women struggling with alcohol and other drug issues. Click here to learn more or call 414-270-4600 to get help.
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Family Intervention Program (FIP)
Struggling with drug and alcohol use can make you feel alone. Not being able to find a counselor who understands your unique treatment needs can make things even harder. The Family Intervention Program is a no-cost, bilingual English and Spanish drug and alcohol treatment program specifically designed for Black and Latinx individuals and families in Milwaukee. To learn more about the Milwaukee Women’s Center’s Family Intervention Program, please call 414-270-4600 or click this link.
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