2004
- Developed multi-media presentation, “Mental Health & Stigma,” to educate the community that mental illnesses are real, common and treatable.
2005
- Continued to present “Mental Health & Stigma” community wide.
- Hosted quarterly Information Exchange Meetings; providing an opportunity for networking and collaboration among community groups and organizations, as well as individuals advocating for mental health.
- Provided mental health information at employee health fairs.
2006
- “Mental Health & Stigma” presentations continued.
- Hosted "Women and Depression” event during Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Developed a bibliography – Comprehensive list of mental health resources available through the public library system.
- Education focused on accurate reporting and stigma reduction for local media outlets.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) — October
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- The Competitive Advantage: Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace — November.
Seminar to teach key strategies in helping businesses address mental health issues and become more productive and cost-effective.
2007
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) — Two sessions.
- Produced "Mental Health @ Work” multi-media presentation offering helpful strategies for employers to increase productivity, retention, motivation and morale.
- "Mental Health & Stigma” presentation ongoing.
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2008-Present
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) — Offered training for law enforcement and jailers.
- Shooting Star Award – Yearly
- Information Exchange Meetings – Quarterly facilitation to focus on educating the coalition participants on key community programs and services.
- Healthiest County 2015 – Participating parner in a countywide effort to increase La Crosse's county health ranking to number one by 2015, representation at Annual Health Summit.
- A conversation with Pete Earley – facilitated a community dialog and response to mental illness.
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