This year’s event will take place on April 2nd, 2019 from 5:30-8:00pm in the Exhibition Hall at Monona Terrace Convention Center and features keynote speaker Pete Earley.
Read More“One of the real strengths of The Bandana Project is it provides tangible resources for students that want to be supportive of their peers,” Donovan said. “It’s a visible denouncement of stigma and a sign of solidarity among students.”
Read MoreThe expectation of joy and togetherness during the holidays can often create an undue amount of pressure and emotional stress for everyone. This is especially true for those who struggle with mental illness.
Read MoreAfter the results of the Wisconsin Primary Elections were announced on August 14th, we invited all winning candidates serving Dane County to respond to five questions aimed at addressing candidates’ stances on several key mental health issues: early intervention, access to care, decriminalization of mental illness, Medicaid, and housing.
Now Governor-elect Tony Evers was the only primary election winner to provide NAMI Dane County* with a response in August.
Read MoreDid you know it’s time to sign up for health coverage for 2019? If you need health insurance, you can enroll at HealthCare.Gov.
Read MoreFifty-five of 72 Wisconsin counties face a “significant shortage” of psychiatrists and 20 have no practicing psychiatrists at all.
Read MoreIn 2018, mental health advocates have an opportunity to elect more mental health champions who are committed to funding the services and supports that people need to get better and stay better.
Read MoreThe Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity just released several new reports and guides on the current state of parity across the country,
Read MoreCongress has been busy this month advancing several priority items before it adjourns for the November elections. Below is an update on the opioid package and the fiscal year (FY) 2019 budget, and the impact of both pieces of legislation on mental health.
Read More2019 Dane County budget will include significant resources to address two areas that have put an increased strain on law enforcement and our community – emergency mental health crisis response and the opioid epidemic.
Read MoreDane County Department of Human Services (DCHS) released their 2019 budget request. NAMI Dane County provided written comment and public testimony to the County Board of Supervisors.
Read MoreProblem solving at the school level gives families and schools more collaborative options on meeting the needs of the child.
Read MoreAdvocates have raised concerns regarding requirements for a grant program that aims to improve school safety and student mental health.
Read MoreThe intent of CCS services is to assist people in identifying their personal goals and in working towards those goals at their own pace. In the CCS program you are in charge of your own recovery.
Read MoreTalking about your mental health provides an opportunity for others to care for you and provide support.
Read MoreThe needs assessment assesses prevalence of needs, access to services, service workforce and capacity, quality and appropriateness of services, and service participant outcomes.
Read MoreState Superintendent Tony Evers’ 2019-21 budget includes a tenfold funding increase for school mental health programs.
Read MoreMadison Metropolitan, Stoughton Area, and Sun Prairie Area School Districts will receive grants from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the 2018-19 school year to expand school-based mental health services.
Read MoreIn this three-part docuseries, NAMI explores unique perspectives on mental health from the African-American and Latino communities.
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