History
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
  • 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.

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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    May 17, 2012

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    November 15, 2012

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