Co-support group facilitators Lynelle Saunders and Luann Simpson experienced first-hand the power of peer support. After many years working with and supporting people with mental illness their passion for making peer support services available to everyone led them to open Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC. Compassionate Peer Support and Training (CPSAT) is dedicated to […]
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Hometown Hero: Breona Rydholm
Breona Rydholm has seen first hand how impactful the COVID-19 virus has been on those diagnosed with the illness, caregivers, and healthcare workers. The CNA at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, and St. Monica’s Senior Living Home, 3920 N Green Bay Road, isn’t backing down from the fight. Additionally, Rydholm has the courage in […]
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Observer In-Depth: Focusing on the aspects unseen
Dr. Dominique Pritchett cuts the ribbon on her new practice, Beloved Wellness Center, located at 3530 30th Ave. The practice is located on the second floor of the building in Suite 207. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. Editor’s Note: At times, I encounter topics and fields of study that I find to be important […]
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Need help? Racine County website connects you to local resources
RacineCountyFamilyResources.com is a new website to Racine County with a full-service directory of local resources, 30,000 peer-reviewed health articles, and a mental health referral pathway! Let us help you find what you are looking for! Here are some direct links for you! Looking for food resources in Racine? Go here.Need a good housing resource such […]
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Business Spotlight: Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC
Are you feeling blue because of COVID-19? This global pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways, including our mental health. Even if you may be managing, someone in your life might be experiencing a mental health challenge. Everyone has their own journey with mental health and a new business in town is shedding light […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week
NAMI of Racine County and the Racine Friendship Clubhouse honor Mental Health Awareness week. They are doing so by planning a week full of events. Mental Health Awareness Week is Oct. 5 to 9. Celebrating Mental Illness Awareness NAMI of Racine County provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected […]
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Get Connected to a Therapist or Medication Management Professional
The National Council for Behavioral Health found that the most significant root cause of the mental health crisis is the lack of access to mental health services. Often people run into a variety of barriers when trying to get connected to a therapist or medication management professional. In some communities, the resources themselves are not […]
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Society’s Assets Starts Virtual Group for Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions
Society’s Assets is sponsoring a weekly, virtual group called Take a Breather. This group is open to anyone with a disability or mental health condition that is looking for connection, information, and support. Participants can be any age. The group meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. If you do not have a device or Wi-Fi […]
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Child abuse and neglect resources in Racine County
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) helps children learn about abuse and how to prevent it; here’s a list of child abuse and neglect resources. Safety skills and proactive tools to combat neglect are helpful to learn. But because of COVID-19, SCAN will not actively be within schools in Southeastern Wisconsin. This means children will […]
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Steil to Hold Virtual Children’s Mental Health Forum
Bryan Steil will hold a virtual Children’s Mental Health Forum on Thursday, August 6 at 10 a.m. CT. Steil and local, state, and federal panelists will bring attention to issues surrounding children’s mental health, ending the stigma, learning best practices, and understanding COVID-19’s impact on children. Last year, Steil held a Children’s Mental Health Forum […]
