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Wisconsin Family Ties (WFT)
WFT is a statewide non-profit organization run by families for families that include children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. WFT offers resource and support to families in the areas of: support groups; sharing of information on laws, school issues, behavioral & emotional disorders, and other resources; and by sponsoring workshops and conferences for parents and professionals in the area of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders and the effect they have on children & families.
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW))
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private nonprofit organization designated to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change. DRW helps people across Wisconsin gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise. We regularly challenge systems and society to create positive change and improve the lives of people with disabilities.
WI FACETS
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. A great resource for parents!
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF)
WCCF is a state child advocacy agency whose web site includes links to advocacy resources from around the country.
The Full Life Ahead Foundation
A non-profit organization providing assistance, support, and training with the transition planning of moving an individual with a disability from high school into adult life.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Wisconsin
A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
Wisconsin CESA Network
The Wisconsin CESA Statewide Network is a cooperative effort of Wisconsin’s 12 CESAs. CESA is an abbreviation of “Cooperative Educational Service Agency”. CESAs are regional venues for schools and other agencies that serve students. The Statewide Network connects the 12 CESAs and helps deliver some services statewide.
WFT is a statewide non-profit organization run by families for families that include children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. WFT offers resource and support to families in the areas of: support groups; sharing of information on laws, school issues, behavioral & emotional disorders, and other resources; and by sponsoring workshops and conferences for parents and professionals in the area of emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders and the effect they have on children & families.
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW))
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private nonprofit organization designated to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change. DRW helps people across Wisconsin gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise. We regularly challenge systems and society to create positive change and improve the lives of people with disabilities.
WI FACETS
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. A great resource for parents!
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF)
WCCF is a state child advocacy agency whose web site includes links to advocacy resources from around the country.
The Full Life Ahead Foundation
A non-profit organization providing assistance, support, and training with the transition planning of moving an individual with a disability from high school into adult life.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Wisconsin
A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
Wisconsin CESA Network
The Wisconsin CESA Statewide Network is a cooperative effort of Wisconsin’s 12 CESAs. CESA is an abbreviation of “Cooperative Educational Service Agency”. CESAs are regional venues for schools and other agencies that serve students. The Statewide Network connects the 12 CESAs and helps deliver some services statewide.
Tribal Affairs Office
The Tribal Affairs Office assists the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in maintaining an effective government-to-government relationship with the eleven recognized Wisconsin Tribal Governments and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council.
White Bison Boarding School Apology Initiative - Wellbriety Journey to Forgiveness Video
Center for Suicide Awareness
Information on resources and supports including the HOPELINE, statistics, events, support groups, training, and more.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partner (CIP) Training
NAMI Wisconsin received a grant that will allow them to take the lead in expanding the 40-hour CIT training for law enforcement and the 16-hour CIP training for correctional officers within the WI Department of Corrections.
Peer-Run Respite
Peer run respites are for individuals living with mental health or substance use concerns. These places offer a supportive, home-like environment during times of increased stress or symptoms. Stays are short-term, typically no longer than one week.
Information on resources and supports including the HOPELINE, statistics, events, support groups, training, and more.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partner (CIP) Training
NAMI Wisconsin received a grant that will allow them to take the lead in expanding the 40-hour CIT training for law enforcement and the 16-hour CIP training for correctional officers within the WI Department of Corrections.
Peer-Run Respite
Peer run respites are for individuals living with mental health or substance use concerns. These places offer a supportive, home-like environment during times of increased stress or symptoms. Stays are short-term, typically no longer than one week.
Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (CPCP) The goal of the CPCP is to improve mental health care for children in state of Wisconsin by educating primary care providers, as well as providing timely consultation with child psychiatrists, child psychologists, and social workers so primary care providers can deliver better-informed mental health care.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Information related to trauma-informed care on the Wisconsin Department of Health website
Wisconsin Trauma Informed Care Listserv Sign Up.
Additional TIC Resources
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Wisconsin
Fostering Futures
Collaboration Between System of Care Communities and the Child Welfare System: Creative Ideas for How to Make it Work
By Julie Collins and Anita Marshall, July 2006
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health
Wisconsin PROMISE Youth age 14 to 16 who are SSI (Social Security Supplemental Security Income) recipients are eligible to participate in this program. Wisconsin Promise will help youth and their families meet their school and work goals in order to better their income and financial stability, reducing poverty.
Wisconsin Department of Health - Client Rights Available for anyone receiving services for mental health illness, a developmental disability, or substance abuse in Wisconsin. Includes information on confidentiality; guardianship; informed consent; client rights; publications and more.
National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) The NWI works to promote understanding about the components and benefits of wraparound, and to provide the field with resources to facilitate high quality and consistent wraparound implementation.
Grand Facts A WI fact sheet for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
Mental Health Awareness Tools Various resources for parents of children with mental health needs.
Parent Guide to Accessing Mental Health Services for Your Child through HealthCheck Describes the HealthCheck Program and services available through HealthCheck.
Rights and Responsibilities for Parent-Provider Partnerships Outlines the rights and responsibilities of parents, children and service providers on teams.
Child Portfolio Here you'll find a sample table of contents for a "Child Portfolio". Originally developed by a parent of a child with special needs, the purpose of the child portfolio is to organize and make available important information you think others need to know about your child. Take a look...you may want to create one for your child!
Do It Yourself Case Management and Advocacy This guide is a product of the Wisconsin Mental Health Transition Advisory Council. It provides a wealth of resources to help adolescents with mental health issues get services from the adult system and options for what to do while they wait. The guide includes information on housing, education, social security, mental health treatment, and employment.
Transition Resources This guide is a product of the Wisconsin Mental Health Transition Advisory Council. It provides a wealth of resources to help with a youth's transition to adulthood including: agencies and organizations, private consultants & advocates, helpful websites, book suggestions, and contact information for the Cooperative Education Service Agencies (CESAs) across the State.
The National Center for Innovation and Excellence (NCFIE) is a dynamic community dedicated to developing youth, strengthening families, and building strong communities. Through the advancement of best and evidence based practices, system reform initiatives, and high fidelity wraparound, the NCFIE cadre of resources, services, training and consultation exist to advance the establishment and sustainability of family driven Systems of Care across the United States and Canada.
Paper Boat "Paper Boat" is resource developed by John Franz and Pat Miles to share materials that they've developed related to their workshops on strength-based practice and inter-agency collaboration.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Information related to trauma-informed care on the Wisconsin Department of Health website
Wisconsin Trauma Informed Care Listserv Sign Up.
Additional TIC Resources
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Wisconsin
Fostering Futures
Collaboration Between System of Care Communities and the Child Welfare System: Creative Ideas for How to Make it Work
By Julie Collins and Anita Marshall, July 2006
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health
Wisconsin PROMISE Youth age 14 to 16 who are SSI (Social Security Supplemental Security Income) recipients are eligible to participate in this program. Wisconsin Promise will help youth and their families meet their school and work goals in order to better their income and financial stability, reducing poverty.
Wisconsin Department of Health - Client Rights Available for anyone receiving services for mental health illness, a developmental disability, or substance abuse in Wisconsin. Includes information on confidentiality; guardianship; informed consent; client rights; publications and more.
National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) The NWI works to promote understanding about the components and benefits of wraparound, and to provide the field with resources to facilitate high quality and consistent wraparound implementation.
Grand Facts A WI fact sheet for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
Mental Health Awareness Tools Various resources for parents of children with mental health needs.
Parent Guide to Accessing Mental Health Services for Your Child through HealthCheck Describes the HealthCheck Program and services available through HealthCheck.
Rights and Responsibilities for Parent-Provider Partnerships Outlines the rights and responsibilities of parents, children and service providers on teams.
Child Portfolio Here you'll find a sample table of contents for a "Child Portfolio". Originally developed by a parent of a child with special needs, the purpose of the child portfolio is to organize and make available important information you think others need to know about your child. Take a look...you may want to create one for your child!
Do It Yourself Case Management and Advocacy This guide is a product of the Wisconsin Mental Health Transition Advisory Council. It provides a wealth of resources to help adolescents with mental health issues get services from the adult system and options for what to do while they wait. The guide includes information on housing, education, social security, mental health treatment, and employment.
Transition Resources This guide is a product of the Wisconsin Mental Health Transition Advisory Council. It provides a wealth of resources to help with a youth's transition to adulthood including: agencies and organizations, private consultants & advocates, helpful websites, book suggestions, and contact information for the Cooperative Education Service Agencies (CESAs) across the State.
The National Center for Innovation and Excellence (NCFIE) is a dynamic community dedicated to developing youth, strengthening families, and building strong communities. Through the advancement of best and evidence based practices, system reform initiatives, and high fidelity wraparound, the NCFIE cadre of resources, services, training and consultation exist to advance the establishment and sustainability of family driven Systems of Care across the United States and Canada.
Paper Boat "Paper Boat" is resource developed by John Franz and Pat Miles to share materials that they've developed related to their workshops on strength-based practice and inter-agency collaboration.
