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About Mental Illness

WEBA mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.

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Mental Health Hub

WEBWebsites. NAMI Youth Resources: Compilation of essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.; NAMI Fact Sheets and Infographic Library: Fact sheets and infographics about the prevalence and impact of mental illness including numbers on children and youth.; NAMI Wisconsin Family and …

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NAMI WI Peer Support Group

WEBThe training is designed for facilitators to learn and practice specific skills that will guarantee a meaningful support group experience for all participants. If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Group Leader, please contact your local NAMI or the NAMI Wisconsin state office at (608) 268-6000 or [email protected].

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Find Your Local NAMI

WEBGet In Touch. The families and members of NAMI Wisconsin are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. Click your county to learn about the resources and support near you. Counties in light yellow do not have a NAMI Wisconsin Affiliate. Please check a.

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About NAMI Wisconsin

WEBNAMI was founded in Madison, Wisconsin by Harriet Shetler and Beverly Young. The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and "were tired of being blamed for their sons' mental illness". Unhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those living with mental illness, the women sought out others with similar concerns.

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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

WEBCrisis Intervention Team training is a community initiative designed to improve the outcomes of police interactions with people living with mental illnesses. CIT programs are local partnerships between law enforcement, mental health providers, local NAMI chapters and other community stakeholders. CIT programs provide 40 hours of training for

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Let’s Talk About Mental Illness

WEBLet’s Talk About Mental Illness. Let’s Talk About Mental Illness is a new fun and engaging video made for elementary age kids to start the conversation about mental illness! After watching the video with your children or class, check out our free downloadable worksheets below to continue learning about mental illness.

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Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) Training

WEBCrisis Intervention Partners (CIP) training is a 16 hour training modeled after the training component of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. CIP is designed for wide-ranging audiences interested in better understanding and improving interactions with people who experience mental health crises. Participants include correctional officers

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Annual Conference

WEBFriday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 2024. Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center. 10101 Market St A20, Rothschild, WI 54474. The NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference is an event organized by the Wisconsin chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is a gathering that takes place once a year and aims to bring together individuals

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La Crosse County

WEBNAMI West Central Wisconsin. Serving La Crosse, Trempealeau, and Vernon Counties. Phone: (608) 785-9658. Email: [email protected]. **Please contact NAMI West Central Wisconsin on more information regarding their mental illness support groups and programs**. County Crisis Services. 608-784-HELP (4357)

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Receiving Disability for Mental Illness

WEBSocial Security Administration is the agency that administers and manages the Social Security Income (SSI) application process. There are three options for applying for benefits: Online through the Social Security Administration website at Disability Planner and Application. Visit your local Social Security office. Contact them at (800) 772-1213.

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