You can access NAMI resources, facts, shareable videos, and more information 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.

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. See the full schedule and information on registration fees at this link.

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 the Social Development Commission (SDC)’s 2022 Summit on Poverty from October 25-27, happening virtually and in-person at the Wisconsin Center.

The goal is to expand learning, engagement, and advocacy by providing access to community action agencies, human service, government, and education professionals nationwide as we address our 2022 Summit on Poverty theme: In Pursuit of Resilience & Self-Determination.

The COVID-19 global pandemic is still a clear & present threat. As a country, we are still experiencing an economic crisis and a reality of racial and economic disparities. The 2022 theme for our annual Summit on Poverty seeks evidence-based, innovative strategies that focus on resiliency and determination. Learn more and register at this link.

Community Advocates has updated its Milwaukee County Mental Health & Wellness Resource Guide. You can download it here.

The Overloaded: Understanding Neglect podcast represents the important first step of building a shared understanding of the problem and will serve as a foundation for future innovations in practice, policy, and systems change. Join host Luke Waldo, Director of Program Design and Community Engagement at the Institute for Child and Family Well-being, as he explores these issues with research and policy experts Tim Grove (Wellpoint Care Network), Jennifer Jones (Prevent Child Abuse America), Bryan Samuels (Chapin Hall), and Dr. Kristi Slack (University of Wisconsin), Lived Experience expert Bregetta Wilson (Wisconsin Department of Children and Families) and five of his colleagues from Children’s Wisconsin’s child welfare and child maltreatment prevention programs. Through these conversations, they developed a compelling narrative that seeks to build a shared understanding of the realities of overloaded families, so that we might find solutions that reduce family separations for reasons of neglect. Learn more and listen at this link.

This SAMHSA guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes. 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.

De MHA-Wisconsin, aquí hay hojas informativas sobre problemas comunes de salud mental y formas en que puede lidiar con ellos. Puede encontrar las hojas informativas aquí.

The 20 Minute Guide is a practical, compassionate and effective roadmap for parents and partners who are concerned about their loved one’s substance use, or want to learn ways to prevent it. The 20 Minute Guide is distributed by CMC:Foundation for Change, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use. Learn more here.

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¿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.

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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.