HIR Wellness Institute

02/03/2026

Good morning Relatives. Please enjoy this Pre-recorded Reflections and Resiliency Video. Join us as we return LIVE on Wednesday , February 4th, 2026.

02/02/2026

Dear Relatives,

We wanted to take a moment to congratulate a recent graduate from HIR Wellness Institute's internship program! Nina, a Medical Student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, interned with us over the course of 2 years, supporting with analyzing data collected at our Mobile Mental Health Clinics!

As part of wrapping up her research project and time at HIR Wellness Institute, Nina presented her research project, "Grief, Culture, and Community: A Descriptive Analysis of Mobile Mental Health Clinic Survey Data", analyzing survey data collected at Mobile Mental Health Clinics at a symposium hosted by the Medical College of Wisconsin.

We are beyond proud of Nina and all of her accomplishments, efforts, and time with us here at HIR Wellness Institute over the 2 years. It has truly been an honor to witness her professional journey and growth over the years!

Nina, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for you, and we will be cheering you on every step of the way!

Relatives, please join us in celebrating Nina!

In community,
HIR Wellness Institute

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Dear Relatives,

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our Chief Financial & Outreach Officer, Jamie!

We are wishing you a heartfelt and joy filled birthday. We are grateful for your presence and your contribution in supporting the overall success of our organization. May your day be filled with warmth, comfort, and celebration!

Please join us in sending birthday wishes to Jamie as we acknowledge her valuable contributions!

In Community,
The HIR Wellness Institute

01/30/2026

HIR Wellness Institute R&R - Reflections & Resiliency

Welcome relatives we are so glad you are here to reflect and find some inner peace. Join us as we breathe, stretch, and share in the energy together.

As we continue to serve victims of crime with virtual services, we want to hear from you. Please take a few moments to complete our Community Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHBZX57 to help inform how we can best serve our relatives.

Together we can identify the need and create social justice action around much needed services and resources to those who need it most.

01/29/2026

Dear Relatives,

Our team of providers and interns from HIR Wellness Institute recently had the honor of attending the Counseling Internship Fair at Mount Mary University!

During the event, our team and interns shared their experiences with counseling students who are exploring internship placements. We were truly honored to share about our work and to connect with the next generation of helpers and healers, and we are excited about the possibility of welcoming a Mount Mary student into our 2026–2027 intern cohort.

A special thank you to Mount Mary University for their continued support and investment in HIR Wellness Institute’s community mental health services. We are excited to continue this partnership and look forward to welcoming more Mount Mary students into our internship program.

If you’d like to learn more about our internship opportunities, please reach out to Alexis Cheatham, Intern & Outreach Coordinator, at acheatham@hirwellness.org.

In community and care,
HIR Wellness Institute

01/23/2026

Dear relatives,

The HIR Wellness Institute will be closed today, Friday, January 23rd, 2026, for our Organizational Care Days off! Our CEO and Founder, Lea S. Denny, created and implemented Organizational Care Days off in 2023 to intentionally invest in the well-being of our team members, recognizing the potential impact of the heartfelt work being done to serve relatives impacted by violence.

These days are a time for team members to recharge, reconnect, and intentionally slow things down to breathe in all that brings joy, rest, and belonging. If you are interested in victim advocacy or social and emotional support, please contact our CARES Warmline at (414) 748 2592. All calls and text messages will be returned within 1 business day after we return to our offices on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

In Community,
HIR Wellness Institute 💛🧡💜