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Our mission is to prevent su***de through research, education, clinical care & community engagement.

11/06/2025

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, DSRH Director, and Clare Martell, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Su***de Prevention Coordinator, lead LivingWorks Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Milwaukee. ASIST is a two-day, evidence-based su***de first aid intervention training. Dr. Kohlbeck and Clare traveled to Georgia in August for a five-day training to become ASIST trainers and were able bring the program back to Wisconsin and provide a workshop for the community!

To learn more about ASIST and other LivingWorks trainings, visit livingworks.net.

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11/06/2025

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of tabling with Ballroom Therapy during the resource fair portion of Milwaukee Public Schools' GSA/LGBTQ+ Leadership Summit 2025. To wrap up the event, Ricardo, one of the Ballroom Therapy leaders, coordinated a mini Halloween Kiki Ball to introduce the students to the ballroom scene and give them a taste of what it is like to express yourself through music, dance, and fashion at a ball. Seeing students feel safe, comfortable, and confident being their full, unapologetic selves, having fun, and learning about the resources and programming that are available for them in the community was such a joy to witness and be a part of!🏳️‍🌈 To learn more about Ballroom Therapy, check out their page.

Ballroom Therapy is also an official affiliated program of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, which is putting on their annual fundraising gala, "Big Night OUT", on November 22nd. If you are looking to experience ball culture and learn all about Ballroom Therapy, grab tickets at https://www.mkelgbt.org/bignightout!✨

11/03/2025

We are so excited to announce that we have hired a new Postvention Program Coordinator! Please join us in welcoming Skylar Eisman to the Division of Su***de Research and Healing team!✨

Skylar comes to us from the MCW Graduate School where she was an Education Program Coordinator II. With a background in psychology, research, and event planning, we are thrilled to have her working in our postvention program for Milwaukee County su***de loss survivors, MKE L.O.S.S. Once again, welcome, Skylar!

To learn more about MKE L.O.S.S., please visit mcw.edu/postvention.

10/31/2025

This Halloween, let’s bust the myth that talking about mental health or su***de is scary.👻

The real fright comes from staying silent. Checking in with a friend, asking, “Are you okay?”, or sharing your own struggles can make a life-saving difference. 💬

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are concerned that someone you know is, don't be afraid to talk about it. You are not alone, and help is available.🧡

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10/29/2025

October is Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, share resources, and remind one another that support is always within reach.

If you or someone you know is struggling, these resources are available 24/7:

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
📞 Never Use Alone Hotline: 800-484-3731

Wisconsin-specific resources:

💻 Safer Use: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/safer-use.htm
💉 Naloxone Access: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/naloxone.htm

Prevention starts with connection.
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10/28/2025

Earlier this month, Dalicia, a medical student who has been working with our division, presented on STEPS (Stronger Than Experiences with Police Study) at the SAMS/MSSRP (Summer Academic programs for Medical Students/Medical Student Summer Research Program) poster session! She has been a great help in recruiting for our study and did a fantastic job creating and presenting her poster!

If you are a student in the Milwaukee area and interested in getting involved with our work, please reach out to Dr. Kohlbeck at skohlbeck@mcw.edu. We love having students on board and are always open to discussing opportunities to get involved!

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10/20/2025

This Saturday, Oct. 25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Take part by safely disposing of unused or expired medications. Whether it’s prescriptions for pain, anxiety, or sleep—keeping only what you need helps protect your well-being, reduces the risk of misuse, and supports a safer, healthier community.

📍 Find a drop-off location and learn more here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/drug-take-back-day.htm

If you're local to Milwaukee, you can also stop by MCW's School of Pharmacy disposal event happening at the MCW Health Research Center on 8701 Watertown Plank Road from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

10/17/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence can impact anyone—no matter their age, background, or relationship status. It includes physical harm, emotional abuse, threats, and control.

No one deserves to feel unsafe in their relationship. Help is available.

📞 988: Call or text for 24/7 mental health support, or chat online at 988lifeline.org
🌐 End Domestic Abuse WI: www.endabusewi.org
💜 Love Is Respect: Call 1.866.331.9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
📱 National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788
🆘Milwaukee County directory for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors including crisis lines, shelters, agencies, and more: https://city.milwaukee.gov/doa/Services-and-Programs/staysafe/directory

You are not alone. Support is just a call or text away.💜

10/15/2025

Our team has been in Omaha this week at the 14th Annual National LOSS Team Conference presenting on a range of topics relating to postvention support for su***de-loss survivors. It's been great to share about our postvention programming and partnerships with others working in this space, along with hearing from other teams on how they approach supporting loss-survivors.

To learn more about our postvention programming, visit mcw.edu/postvention.

10/13/2025

Wishing a happy belated birthday to our Postvention Program Manager, Tricia Monroe! We appreciate you very much and hope you had a fantastic day celebrating!

10/10/2025

We've had a busy World Mental Health Day promoting the importance of mental wellness and su***de prevention! This morning, we handed out granola bars and flyers promoting wellness events on campus. In the afternoon, we attended the Better Ways to Cope Conference hosted by our partners at MKE County.

10/10/2025

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is a human right—and everyone deserves access to support, healing, and connection.

Whether you're seeking peer support, a safe space to share, or a community that understands, you're not alone. Check out these trusted mental health resources:

🔹 DryHooch – Peer support for veterans: https://www.dryhootch.org/locations
🔹 MHA-WI Weekly Virtual LGBTQ+ Support Group – A welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks in Wisconsin:
📅 Weekly on Zoom (More info here: https://www.mhawisconsin.org/prism)
🔹 NAMI Support Groups – Peer-led groups for those living with mental illness and their loved ones: https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/

Let’s keep the conversation going—not just today, but every day. 💬🧠

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