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2023 Theme: A Whole New World
In the Infinity of time and space we learned very quickly how things can change. The last two and a half years have been filled sadness, grief, challenges, stressors, and frustrations forcing us to push ourselves into new innovative ways to do most everything. As the dust settles and we crawl through the end of this pandemic, a new world is forming. So many things have changed and there are now creative new productive activities and hopeful fresh new beginnings. The next year will focus on our new world after a historical pandemic. |
Meeting times are 1:00PM - 3:30PM. All meetings are virtual except for May, September, October, and December.
January 25th
"MERA: Changing the World by Enriching Lives"
Presented by Montreal Cain
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MERA Wisconsin: We Monitor your loved ones vital signs and Engage with a questionnaire as a wellness check In. We Recommend mindfulness activates to lower your loved ones heart rate and Advocate on your loved ones behalf with our team of Mental Health Professional to get you the best care possible in a crisis situation.
"MERA: Changing the World by Enriching Lives"
Presented by Montreal Cain
Click here to join the meeting.
MERA Wisconsin: We Monitor your loved ones vital signs and Engage with a questionnaire as a wellness check In. We Recommend mindfulness activates to lower your loved ones heart rate and Advocate on your loved ones behalf with our team of Mental Health Professional to get you the best care possible in a crisis situation.
February 22nd
"Milwaukee Mental Health Treatment Court; What You Need to Know As You Navigate This New Frontier"
Presented by Mental Health Treatment Court
Click here to watch the meeting. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Mental health courts are working to change the way individuals in our community living with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders interface with the criminal justice system. Mental health courts typically involve judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court personnel who have expressed an interest in or possess particular mental health expertise. The courts generally deal with nonviolent offenders who have been diagnosed with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The ultimate goal is to decrease the frequency of clients' contacts with the criminal justice system by providing courts with resources to improve clients' social functioning and link them to employment, housing, treatment, and support services.
"Milwaukee Mental Health Treatment Court; What You Need to Know As You Navigate This New Frontier"
Presented by Mental Health Treatment Court
Click here to watch the meeting. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Mental health courts are working to change the way individuals in our community living with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders interface with the criminal justice system. Mental health courts typically involve judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court personnel who have expressed an interest in or possess particular mental health expertise. The courts generally deal with nonviolent offenders who have been diagnosed with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The ultimate goal is to decrease the frequency of clients' contacts with the criminal justice system by providing courts with resources to improve clients' social functioning and link them to employment, housing, treatment, and support services.
March 22nd
"Moral Distress and Ethics in a Post Pandemic World"
Presented by Paul Brodwin
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In this training, change agents will review post pandemic ethical issues faced by caregivers who work with Behavioral Health consumers, learn the definitions of "ethical dilemma" and "moral distress," and how to distinguish between them in practice. Change agents will be encouraged to participate with interactive case studies and will gain experience recognizing and resolving ethical concerns about boundaries, and the gap between personal ideals and workplace realities.
"Moral Distress and Ethics in a Post Pandemic World"
Presented by Paul Brodwin
Click here to join the meeting.
In this training, change agents will review post pandemic ethical issues faced by caregivers who work with Behavioral Health consumers, learn the definitions of "ethical dilemma" and "moral distress," and how to distinguish between them in practice. Change agents will be encouraged to participate with interactive case studies and will gain experience recognizing and resolving ethical concerns about boundaries, and the gap between personal ideals and workplace realities.
April 26th
"A World of Possibilities and Pride"
Presented by:
Deidra Williams (she/her) Social Services Program Director
Bex Streit (he/they) Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Program Coordinator
Aaleh Hughes (she/her) Youth Program Coordinator
Click here to watch the meeting. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is celebrating 25 years of service to our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in the city of Milwaukee and its surrounding areas. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center had to pivot with how services were being provided to the community and to ensure the community's needs continued to be met. During this time, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center built a new team of staff and has come out on the other side of the pandemic even stronger than ever with fresh new ideas and programs. The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center has been able to reach people around the world to show them it is possible to live in this world full of pride.
"A World of Possibilities and Pride"
Presented by:
Deidra Williams (she/her) Social Services Program Director
Bex Streit (he/they) Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Program Coordinator
Aaleh Hughes (she/her) Youth Program Coordinator
Click here to watch the meeting. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is celebrating 25 years of service to our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in the city of Milwaukee and its surrounding areas. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center had to pivot with how services were being provided to the community and to ensure the community's needs continued to be met. During this time, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center built a new team of staff and has come out on the other side of the pandemic even stronger than ever with fresh new ideas and programs. The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center has been able to reach people around the world to show them it is possible to live in this world full of pride.
May 24th
"Holding Space for Self and Others in Times Like These"
Presented by Randall Kratz
Location: Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)*
*Our first in-person meeting in 3 years!!!
Click here for the PowerPoint.
What’s important is often invisible to the eye. When you observe someone being thoughtful and kind, what you don’t see is how kind they are to themselves, too. Since the start of the pandemic there has been an increase in isolation, loneliness, stress, anxiety, incivility and unkindness. A healthy workplace should be one that not only includes civility and respect , but also kindness and understanding. This session will explore these concepts, as well as the brain science behind it. Please join us to learn more about the personal and workplace benefits of kindness and how to increase your capacity for it.
"Holding Space for Self and Others in Times Like These"
Presented by Randall Kratz
Location: Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)*
*Our first in-person meeting in 3 years!!!
Click here for the PowerPoint.
What’s important is often invisible to the eye. When you observe someone being thoughtful and kind, what you don’t see is how kind they are to themselves, too. Since the start of the pandemic there has been an increase in isolation, loneliness, stress, anxiety, incivility and unkindness. A healthy workplace should be one that not only includes civility and respect , but also kindness and understanding. This session will explore these concepts, as well as the brain science behind it. Please join us to learn more about the personal and workplace benefits of kindness and how to increase your capacity for it.
June 28th
"Building Hope: Helping Clients Cope with Loss"
Presented by Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
Click here to watch the recording. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Topics covered in this presentation includes: differences between grief and mourning; losses persons with co-occurring disorders grieve; stages of grief and the role of counselors and case managers; factors which complicate grief; what grief counselors do; strategies to help clients cope with loss; The sixth stage of grief, helping clients find hope and meaning in loss; post traumatic growth following loss.
Objectives: By the end of this presentation you will be able to:
"Building Hope: Helping Clients Cope with Loss"
Presented by Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
Click here to watch the recording. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Topics covered in this presentation includes: differences between grief and mourning; losses persons with co-occurring disorders grieve; stages of grief and the role of counselors and case managers; factors which complicate grief; what grief counselors do; strategies to help clients cope with loss; The sixth stage of grief, helping clients find hope and meaning in loss; post traumatic growth following loss.
Objectives: By the end of this presentation you will be able to:
- Articulate losses persons with co-occurring disorders grieve.
- Make a distinction between 5 stage based grief models.
- Utilize the 10 things grief counselors do in your work.
- Help clients with co-occurring disorders cope with loss.
- Help clients find hope and meaning in loss.
July
NO CHANGE AGENT MEETING
NO CHANGE AGENT MEETING
August 23rd
"MC3 Orientation"
Presented by Amy Moebius
Click here to watch the recording. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Additional materials - Change Agent Orientation PowerPoint
Have you ever wanted to know more about MC3? How did MC3 get started? What happens behind the scenes? What are the values? How do I use them in my agency? How do I get more involved? Come join us and get all of your MC3 questions answered!
"MC3 Orientation"
Presented by Amy Moebius
Click here to watch the recording. Click here to download the Certificate of Attendance.
Additional materials - Change Agent Orientation PowerPoint
Have you ever wanted to know more about MC3? How did MC3 get started? What happens behind the scenes? What are the values? How do I use them in my agency? How do I get more involved? Come join us and get all of your MC3 questions answered!
September 27th - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
"MC3 Review at the Zoo"
Presented by MC3 Steering Committee & MC3 Subcommittees
Location: Peck Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Join us for an informative in-person meeting that will allow Change Agents a glimpse of what happens at the MC3 steering committee and MC3 subcommittees. Change Agents will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up for open committee seats. This is a wonderful way to understand more about the MC3 process and become more involved. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with fellow Change Agents at the zoo!
Registration is required. Click here to register for this event.
"MC3 Review at the Zoo"
Presented by MC3 Steering Committee & MC3 Subcommittees
Location: Peck Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Join us for an informative in-person meeting that will allow Change Agents a glimpse of what happens at the MC3 steering committee and MC3 subcommittees. Change Agents will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up for open committee seats. This is a wonderful way to understand more about the MC3 process and become more involved. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with fellow Change Agents at the zoo!
Registration is required. Click here to register for this event.
October 25th
NIATx Storyboard Market Place
Presented by Milwaukee County Agencies
Location: In-Person Meeting at the Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)
More details coming soon!
NIATx Storyboard Market Place
Presented by Milwaukee County Agencies
Location: In-Person Meeting at the Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)
More details coming soon!
November - No Change Agent Meeting
December 6th
Jingle Mingle!
Location: In-Person Meeting at the Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)
Jingle Mingle!
Location: In-Person Meeting at the Italian Community Center (631 E Chicago Street)