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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:
Discover Wellness Walk Engaged Milwaukee around Mental Health & Wellness
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The Discover Wellness Walk on May 18 was attended by folks of all ages, from toddlers to elderly folks, in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park.
One father and daughter duo expressed how much they appreciated the event, as they rode the city bus to the park and decided to stop by and see what was going on. They ended up using the wellness passport and visiting every activity station, and said that the MKE County Park Map scavenger hunt and rock painting was their favorite. Overall they were very grateful for the family-friendly nature of being able to talk about mental health out in the open.
The Discover Wellness Walk was part of a Wellness Event Series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2024, supported by SPF-PFS-19 funding.
Partners included I Am Chronically Resilient, The Village, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, RISE Drug Free MKE, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa Health Department, Escucha Tus Emociones, and Milwaukee County Parks.
"The personal highlight for me was seeing the diversity in participants, and particularly having young moms thanking me for having these resources available," said Cecilia Tenorio, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute’s Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator. "People lit up when they realized everything was free, and we got a lot of compliments on the Be Kind To Yourself totes and mental health handouts from Mental Health of America and 988. The bubble station from Wauwatosa Health Department was a huge hit and helped attract families with littles to the event. I loved seeing community members from different ages, races, and parts of the city engage with one another."
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Discover Wellness Mental Health Month Series | |
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During May, community partners around Milwaukee County are offering a variety of family-friendly events to support mental wellness. Each event, supported by SPF-PFS-19 funding, will feature rock painting, giveaways, raffles, entry into a drawing for a bike package, and resources.
- June 8: Oak Creek Health Department Booth, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Creek Farmers Market, 361 W. Town Square Way
- June 21: Outdoor Movie Night, 5 to 8 p.m., 9229 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin
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MIAD Students Utilized Their Creativity to Support Tobacco-Free Campuses | |
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MIAD student support staff decided to get creative this semester with their SPARK grant funding that helps college campuses pass tobacco-free policies and educate campus communities that tobacco in all its forms is a threat. Student support staff, instructors, and community partners including the City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance worked to create a poster contest for illustration students so that student voices could be heard loud and clear in this project.
There were 118 submissions from students across multiple illustration classes for these three categories: Wisconsin Quitline information posters, PrideFest Smoke-Free area signage, and Milwaukee Riverkeeper community cleanup posters. Community input was used to select first, second, and third places in each category along with honorable mentions.
To celebrate the work done by the students, the posters were on display in the student union and the winners for each category were announced. Through the partnership with the City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance, winners were awarded a cash prize as their work will be used in the community.
Pride Fest poster winners: 1st Audra Klotka, 2nd Joelle Turner, 3rd Paige Cosico. Wisconsin Quitline poster winners: 1st Arden Schroeder, 2nd McKenzie Schewe, 3rd Makayla Ryan. Milwaukee Riverkeeper Community Cleanup: 1st Parker Deutsch, 2nd Ivy Greeley, 3rd Andrea Robleto.
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The 12th annual Heal the Hood Block Party is back with live performances, free food, kids’ activities, health resources, and community. Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is among the sponsors and will be there. It’ll be held from 12 to 7 p.m. on May 25, on MLK Boulevard from Sixth Street to Center Street.
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Making the Most of Tabling Opportunities
Wednesday, May 29
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Prepare for upcoming summer events by tapping into your lemonade stand skills. The Southeast Region of the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute are offering this session from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 29 on Zoom. Following this session, participants will be able to re-energize their approach to tabling at events and activities, streamline the organization of tabling materials and supplies, maximize the tabling setting to engage community members in meaningful ways, and determine opportunities to support their coalition's goals through tabling.
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Resilience and Thriving:
The Secret Power of Stress
Wednesday, May 29 & Monday, June 24
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How well do you cope with stress? And can stress ever be good for you?
In this two-hour webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the early warning signs of stress, types of stress, and effects of stress
- Understand positive and negative coping styles, plus your personal coping style
- Learn specific skills to cope well with and thrive from stress
It’s organized by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 29, and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on June 24.
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QPR Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training
Wednesday, May 29 & Wednesday, June 5
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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. It’s organized by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on May 29, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on June 5.
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Amani Neighborhood Pop-Ups
Tuesday, June 11 & Tuesday, June 25
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The Amani Stakeholders are planning two pop-up events hosted by the 53206 Drug Free Community Project and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute to help neighborhoods get prepared for a safe and healthy summer. Partners will provide information on programs, community resources, prevention materials, and Narcan training. They’ll be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on June 11 and June 25 on 27th Street and Center Street. All are welcome. Just show up!
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Verbal De-Escalation Techniques
Tuesday, June 11
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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 twice on June 11; from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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ECOM Workshop:
LGBTQ+ Services
Wednesday, June 26
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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. ECOM explores topics that are vital to Milwaukee’s human services professionals. This month's topic is LGBTQ+ Services, and the session will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on June 26; location TBD. Fee is $5 for light refreshments and materials and can be paid via credit card. Kindly make sure to RSVP by June 21.
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Hey, there,
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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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Behavioral Health among Older Adults Infographic Report
SAMHSA released Behavioral Health among Older Adults: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, a new infographic report highlighting substance use and mental health indicators among older adults aged 60 or older in the United States. Download it here.
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Los Recursos Familial en Español | |
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Kit de conversación para padres: consejos para hablar y qué decir para prevenir el abuso de drogas y alcohol
Esta guía de Arizona Rethink RX Abuse and Partnership en Drug-Free.org para padres y cuidadores sobre qué decir para prevenir el uso indebido de drogas y alcohol en niños y equipos. Descarguelo aqui.
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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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Parent Talk Kit - Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
This guide from Arizona Rethink RX Abuse and Partnership at Drug-Free.org for parents and caregivers on what to say to prevent drug and alcohol misuse in children and teams. Download it 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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