Mental Health America of Wisconsin, founded in 1930, is an
affiliate of Mental Health America. Today, our mission remains to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders, and achieve victory over mental illness through advocacy, information, education, and support. The MHA pursues this mission through outreach programs that take information and resources to the community. We are also able to reach a diverse audience through presentations, consultation services, training, a web site, brochures, radio, and television. The MHA's Community Outreach programs include:
Youth Programs
The MHA recognizes the importance of prevention and early intervention. We educate youth on topics including developing life skills, self-esteem, and overcoming challenges. In addition, the MHA works with youth-serving agencies, professional organizations, and parent groups on recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness and suicide prevention.
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Youth Adult Programs
The college years are times of significant transition and challenge. The MHA makes resources and information available to colleges and universities through campus health centers, counseling centers, residence life, and student groups. Common topics in the college community are depression, anxiety, stress, suicide prevention, and relationship issues.
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Adult and Older Adult Programs
The MHA provides presentations, information, and other resources to a wide variety of adult audiences from young adults to senior citizens. Requests often come from professional organizations, local or state conferences, community organizations, senior centers, church groups, and parent teacher associations. Topics vary from group to group, and presentations or materials are customized to meet specific objectives. Common topics include mental health and wellness throughout the lifespan, recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness, stress, depression, and anxiety.
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Workplace Programs
The MHA partners with employers to create environments that maximize productivity, health, and well being in the workplace. This is accomplished through an increased awareness of both the financial and non-financial returns of good mental health, education on prevention and early recognition of mental disorders, and information on accessing resources. Common workplace topics are stress, depression, anxiety, adapting to change and balancing work and home life.
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Resource Center
The Resource Center provides local, state, and national resources regarding mental health and mental illness. Information is available through an on-site office (734 N. 4th Street, Suite 200, Milwaukee), this
web site, and by phone (414-276-3122). The center has information on a variety of topics or can help in researching new topics. The center also provides materials such as brochures and fact sheets for health and resource fairs.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin is the outreach partner for the Campaign for America's Mental Health. The Campaign works nationally and locally to raise awareness that mental illnesses are common, real and treatable and to ensure that those most at-risk for depression and anxiety disorders receive proper, timely and effective treatment.
