Strong Families Healthy Homes

 

 

 

Beth Lappen has been named as the Strong Families Healthy Homes Program Manager. Beth has been employed with MHA since March of 2009 as a Family Advocate. Beth graduated from UW-Milwaukee with an M.A. in Social Work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Strong Families Healthy Homes Program of Mental Health America of  Wisconsin are direct service programs committed to nurturing and supporting the recovery, strengths and resilience of families when the parent(s) and/or caregiver(s) live with mental illness. 

These programs are strength-based, family-driven and follow a recovery model of service and a belief that healthy family bonds create natural supports for sustaining wellness.

The Invisible Children's Program is our intensive, case-management support program for families referred to us by a mental health provider or Child Welfare.  This program supports parents towards their mental health recovery, while providing families with education, support and advocacy to gain and maintain healthy, safe and appropriate parent and child relationships. Download the ICP fact sheet.

The Family Center is a safe, non-stigmatizing community environment for families impacted by parental mental illness.  This program is led by peer-to-peer specialists working to promote self-advocacy and sustained mental health and wellness with its participants.  The Family Center offers education, social activities, support groups and benefits counseling. Download the Family Center fact sheet.