Education and Outreach
Community Outreach and Education
The MHA offers workshops, presentations, consultation services and training for schools, professional organizations, employers, senior centers, church groups and other community groups. Topics may focus on depression, stress management, self-esteem, suicide prevention, dealing with anger and recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Please
contact us using our Feedback Form or call the Community Outreach Coordinator at (414) 336-7972.
Workplace Outreach and Education
The MHA provides business-focused presentations on topics related to mental health and the workplace such as stress, depression and work/life balance. All of these issues can cause problems for employers,employees, and their families that include a decrease in productivity,low morale, and an increase in health care costs. The goal is to maximize health and well-being in the workplace to enhance performance.
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Health and Resource Fairs
Are you hosting a health or resource fair? Would you like to provide resources from Mental Health America of Wisconsin at your fair? Please
contact us using our Feedback Form or call the Community Outreach Coordinator at (414) 336-7972.
Speakers Bureau
Looking for a speaker to address mental health issues at your next meeting, program, special event or classroom presentation? Mental Health America's speakers bureau may be able to help. Our volunteer speakers are health professionals with expertise and interest in a variety of areas and can present on a number of topics including understanding mental health and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety; red flag behaviors in children; late-life depression; suicide prevention; managing stress and more. If you have a topic in mind that you don't see listed, please call us and we will try to accommodate your request.
To arrange for a speaker, contact the Community Outreach Coordinator at (414) 276-3122 or
send us a message. Have your date, location, topic and group size in mind. Also, please call at least three to four weeks in advance.
Primary Care Provider Outreach and Education
Primary care providers are often the first to recognize and respond to mental disorders in their patients.The strong relationship between mental disorders and other chronic health conditions, like diabetes and heart disease, increases the importance of primary care providers identifying and addressing these issues. The stigma associated with mental illness often prevents people from seeking help from mental health professionals. Furthermore, clinical concerns and system barriers have historically impeded the ability of practitioners to optimally address mental disorders. Learn more >>
