Mental Health America of Wisconsin

11/03/2025

Feeling alone in your thoughts? You’re not the only one.

Join the Alternatives to Su***de (Alt2Su) peer group — a non-clinical, peer-led space where you can talk openly about suicidal thoughts, emotional pain, or just life itself. There’s no fear of intervention, coercion, or judgment — only real conversation, compassion, and connection.

Whether you’re in a hard place or simply want to connect, you’re welcome.

🕓 This Thursday, November 6 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Ebb & Flow / Community Living Room, Appleton
Free • Confidential • Peer-led

11/01/2025

💚 Fox Valley Neurodivergent Teens—The Unmasked Space is back this Sunday! 💚 Join us tomorrow - Sunday, November 2nd at the Neenah Library! We'll be upstairs in the Carpenter Room 202! Whether you've joined us before or want to try it for the first time, we'd love to have you!

10/30/2025

Brief video giving more details about SNAP benefits for November and during the shutdown. Please encourage any residents in need to dial 211 (or 877-947-2211), visit the 211 webpage, or Feeding America's webpage, which can connect them to food pantries and other food assistance in your area.

On October 24, the USDA issued a memo to states providing more detail on SNAP benefits during the Government Shutdown. The USDA confirmed there is no Novembe...

10/22/2025

Balancing the Scales: Real Talk on Justice, Mental Health & Immigration: A new podcast from the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee created to help you better support your clients, peers, and community. Each episode brings real talk about urgent legal issues impacting our neighbors, with insights and tools you can use right away.
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🎧 Here’s what’s live now:
Episode 1: How to protect yourself from scams, debt collectors, and court intimidation
Episode 2: What a mental health crisis really looks like—and how to get help in Milwaukee
Episode 3: What immigrant families need to know about ICE, courthouse risks, and family safety planning
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🔗 Listen + share:

Balancing the Scales Episode 1 Scammed, Slammed, and Sued: How to Protect Your Wallet and Your Rights In this debut episode of Balancing the Scales, host Colleen Foley, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, sits down with consumer protection attorney Heidi Miller to break down ho...

10/19/2025

🌿 This Season’s Last Scheduled Sunday Evening Mood Boost Walk! 🌙

With the upcoming time change back to standard time and the cooler air setting in, this Sunday will be our last scheduled Sunday evening Mood Boost Walk of the season.

We’d love for you to join us one more time — whether it’s your first walk, you’ve been with us all season, or you haven’t been in a while! 💚

We’ll be taking a short seasonal pause but plan to resume our regular Mood Boost Walks in the spring. In the meantime, keep an eye out for pop-up walks on unexpectedly beautiful days — and watch this space for new Sunday evening programming coming soon! ☀️

Here’s a look back at the beauty and connection we’ve shared along the way. 🍂✨

10/19/2025

💚 Fox Valley Neurodivergent Teens—The Unmasked Space is back this Sunday! 💚 Join us tomorrow - Sunday, October 19th at the Neenah Library! We'll be upstairs in the Carpenter Room 202!

💚 Fox Valley Neurodivergent Teens—The Unmasked Space is back this Sunday! 💚

Looking for a safe spot where you can connect, share, or just hang out with people who get it? You belong here.

🧠 What’s The Unmasked Space?
A peer-led group for neurodivergent teens—no formal diagnosis needed. If you think you belong, you probably do! Come to talk about life, mental health, challenges, or just fun stuff—fandoms, games, memes, or creative projects. No registration information collected.

✨ At group, you can:
🎭 Be yourself—no pressure, no judgment
💬 Talk, listen, or just chill
❤️ Share feelings, struggles, or wins
🤝 Connect with others who get it

📍 Neenah Public Library – Carpenter Room
🗓 1st & 3rd Sundays | 2–3:30PM
👉 Fall Dates: Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16
(No sign-up—just show up!)

🤝 Sponsored & facilitated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin

💌 Parents/guardians: The group is for teens only, but we appreciate you spreading the word! If you’d like a preview or have questions, you can email marybeth@mhawisconsin.org (This is optional—teens are welcome to just show up!)

10/03/2025

This Sunday, we’re back!

💚 Fox Valley Neurodivergent Teens—The Unmasked Space is back this Sunday! 💚

Looking for a safe spot where you can connect, share, or just hang out with people who get it? You belong here.

🧠 What’s The Unmasked Space?
A peer-led group for neurodivergent teens—no formal diagnosis needed. If you think you belong, you probably do! Come to talk about life, mental health, challenges, or just fun stuff—fandoms, games, memes, or creative projects. No registration information collected.

✨ At group, you can:
🎭 Be yourself—no pressure, no judgment
💬 Talk, listen, or just chill
❤️ Share feelings, struggles, or wins
🤝 Connect with others who get it

📍 Neenah Public Library – Carpenter Room
🗓 1st & 3rd Sundays | 2–3:30PM
👉 Fall Dates: Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16
(No sign-up—just show up!)

🤝 Sponsored & facilitated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin

💌 Parents/guardians: The group is for teens only, but we appreciate you spreading the word! If you’d like a preview or have questions, you can email marybeth@mhawisconsin.org (This is optional—teens are welcome to just show up!)

10/01/2025

Download The State of Mental Health in America 2025 Report

Mental Health America provides the most comprehensive mental health ranking for the United States. We believe that gathering and providing up-to-date data and information about disparities faced by individuals with mental health problems is a tool for change.

09/29/2025

🌟 We’re recruiting: MHA Wisconsin Board Treasurer! 🌟

💼 Use your financial expertise to make a real impact on mental health in Wisconsin.
📊 Lead budgets, audits & strategy
🧩 Guide the Board in understanding financial statements
✅ Promote transparency & fiscal responsibility

📧 Volunteer with us! Email martina@mhawisconsin.org
to learn more about this role or other Board opportunities.

09/16/2025

💚 Fox Valley Neurodivergent Teens—The Unmasked Space is back this Sunday! 💚

Looking for a safe spot where you can connect, share, or just hang out with people who get it? You belong here.

🧠 What’s The Unmasked Space?
A peer-led group for neurodivergent teens—no formal diagnosis needed. If you think you belong, you probably do! Come to talk about life, mental health, challenges, or just fun stuff—fandoms, games, memes, or creative projects. No registration information collected.

✨ At group, you can:
🎭 Be yourself—no pressure, no judgment
💬 Talk, listen, or just chill
❤️ Share feelings, struggles, or wins
🤝 Connect with others who get it

📍 Neenah Public Library – Carpenter Room
🗓 1st & 3rd Sundays | 2–3:30PM
👉 Fall Dates: Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16
(No sign-up—just show up!)

🤝 Sponsored & facilitated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin

💌 Parents/guardians: The group is for teens only, but we appreciate you spreading the word! If you’d like a preview or have questions, you can email marybeth@mhawisconsin.org (This is optional—teens are welcome to just show up!)