NAMI Racine County is a local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). They seek to improve the quality of life of all individuals affected by mental illness and to promote recovery. NAMI Racine County focuses on three areas that offer reform, health and hope to our community: Advocacy, Education and Support. They […]
Tag: Mental Illness
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Timely Navigations for the Winter Blues
It’s freezing outside. The holidays have passed. People leave work and the sun is already down. All these scenarios impact Wisconsinites. It’s that time of year when the winter blues start to set in. However, despite the chilly temperatures and shifts in the season, there are ways to combat being down in the dumps. Hollie […]
Posted inCelebrations, Community
3 Great Tips to Help Maintain Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. You might feel anxious about attending a work party this time of year. Perhaps the thought of opening gifts without a certain loved one is causing you to feel overwhelmed. If you are someone who struggles with disordered eating, family dinners might trigger unwanted behaviors. Financial stress […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Racine Friendship Clubhouse Auction aims to raise $10,000
This year’s Fall Fundraiser for the Racine Friendship Clubhouse (RFC) is an online auction, and it is set to close tomorrow, Friday, October 22, at 9:00 p.m. If you have not yet been to the auction site, you still have time to bid on some terrific items, and donate to this organization to help them […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness, Life
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Many people use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably however they are quite different. We all have mental health. Our mental health is how we are psychologically and emotionally. It is how we think, feel, […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
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 […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Health, Local news
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 […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Health
5 Mental Health Services in Racine County
Racine residents are in a season of change. Many residents have faced challenges beyond their control due to COVID-19. Trauma, job loss, and academic hardships are just a few of the circumstances community members are facing. As a result of the chaos, our mental health can suffer. Anxiety, paranoia, stress, and depression may seem to […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Police: Mentally Ill Woman Charged with Domestic Abuse
A 37-year-old woman is facing domestic abuse battery charges after Caledonia police say she attacked a relative while she was drunk. Allison Wisniewski was charged Friday by the Racine County District Attorney’s office with one misdemeanor charge each of battery and disorderly conduct, both with domestic abuse qualifiers. If convicted, she faces up to a […]
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DA: Caledonia Man Set Basement Carpet On Fire
A Caledonia man was charged Wednesday with arson after he set the basement carpet floor on fire, according to a complaint filed by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Todd Flashinski, 38, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with arson of a building, attempted battery of a peace officer, disorderly conduct – domestic abuse, resisting an […]
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Man Arrested After County, Hospital Can’t Find Place For Him
After a 27-year-old man having mental health issues punched another man, the 27-year-old had difficulty getting help from Racine County Human Services and Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints, and ended up in jail, according to a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Jacob Sawisky, 27, of Racine, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office for a misdemeanor count […]
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Man Charged With DUI Nine Months After Crash
A 34-year-old Racine man was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with his fifth operating under the influence offense after her crashed his car into a light pole in September on purpose, according to the criminal complaint. If convicted, Nicholas Johnson faces up to six years in prison and/or fined up to $10,000. […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Editorial: What A 19-Year-Old Taught Me About Homelessness & Mental Illness
While doing the interviews for a story about the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization and the Hospitality Center, I couldn’t help thinking about my own frustration in trying to get help for my daughter’s friend, CJ Back. When I think of CJ, I think of how important places like HALO and the Hospitality Center are even […]
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Woman Charged After Trying To Rip Off Husband’s Penis
A woman suffering from postpartum-depression and other mental health issues was charged after she punched, bit and tried to “rip off” her husband’s penis at a residence in the 3400 block of Ivy Lane on Monday, according to a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. The 28-year-old Caledonia woman was charged with […]