Tag: health

Thank you Hailey Loeffelholz, Dementia Care Specialist from the Aging and Disability Resource Center!

We’re proud to have partnered with the Grant County ADRC to support our staff at Unified! This week Hailey Loeffelholz, Dementia Care Specialist, provided Unified Community Services staff with empowering information and resources on how to be knowledgeable and effective care partners to those they serve outside of their professional commitment to Unified.

When our staff have the resources they need to thrive in both their private and professional lives, we all benefit. Life isn’t easy, but it builds confidence and cohesion when we know we’re not alone in our challenges. We’re proud to be an employer that takes seriously our staff’s challenges and invests in their wellness.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center is a phenomenal community resource! Learn more at the links below.

Grant County ADRC: https://rb.gy/c284x

Iowa County ADRC: https://adrcswwi.org/about/iowa-county/

Event in Lancaster September 9, 2023 6pm

Join us for a luminary event in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Luminaries will be available at no cost, to customize as you wish with stickers, markers, a photograph, etc.

Everyone has mental health, and 1 in 5 adults will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime. In 2022, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the US. We are all affected by this, either personally, or by having a friend or family member battling a mental illness. Let’s gather together to spread the message of hope.

All are welcome. Come as you can. Brief ceremony will be held at 7:00 pm.

https://www.grantregional.com/calendar/events/shine-the-light-lancaster-luminary-event/

September is Suicide Prevention Month!

It’s a perfect opportunity to do something in your community to create awareness, honor someone you care about, or make a donation!

Subscribe to the Suicide Prevention Newsletter by emailing: spcicwi@gmail.com

If you’re in Crisis contact 1-800-362-5717 or 988

Keep an eye on the events calendar at the link below:

www.Suicide-SWWI.org

#notalone#suicideprevention#suicide#mentalillness#mentalhealth#endthestigma#strongertogether#training#events#crisis

Join Unified at the Grant County Resource Fair!

We look forward to seeing you on Monday August 28th at the Eckstein Building (fairgrounds) 916 E. Elm Street, Lancaster, WI 53813.

The events for the evening are as follows:

3:15-3:45 pm: Arrive, set up and mingle

4:00-6:00 pm: Resource Fair/Backpack Pick up for families

  • FREE MEAL-Walking Tacos and Ice Cream Truck, (all providers please stop at registration table for a meal/ice cream ticket)
  • FREE Kids Activities, Bounce House, Ice Cream Truck AND Backpack Pickup for families that pre-registered. Grant County Health Department will also be there and will be providing Kindergarten and Tdap vaccines.
  • Door prize drawings will be held each half hour, for families that pick up a ticket at the registration table.

6:00 pm-6:30 pm End/Clean up

GRANT COUNTY COORDINATED SERVICES TEAM
8820 HWY 35 and 61 South, P.O. Box 447, Lancaster, WI 53813Phone:  (608) 723.9763Fax:  (608) 723-4834 “Community Commitment to Families”  

Craving a Healthier Organization?

With the recent loss of more than 10 million workers from the American workforce, it’s no wonder people are feeling overwhelmed at work!

The good news is that Unified Community Services can help.

Unified daily serves people with suicidal thoughts, addiction-related challenges, and varying degrees of mental illness. Reach out today to learn how you can empower the people who are your business, organization, or team to become more skilled at

  • managing stress,
  • navigating change,
  • seizing the opportunity for growth in conflict,
  • and developing personal wellness.

Our rates are affordable. We can’t wait to help you and your team thrive!

Reach out today at bbiddick@unifiedservices.org to learn more.

Seeking to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Southwest Wisconsin

The Iowa County Substance Misuse Prevention group recently brought former BMX Olympian Tony Hoffman to Dodgeville High School to speak about his experience with addiction.

For the second time in recent history, Tony has shared with Southwest Wisconsin the importance of mental health and preventing substance misuse.

To hear more about what Tony shares, go to Tony Hoffman-Top Mental Health Substance Use Prevention Addiction Recovery Speaker — Tony Hoffman (tonyhoffmanspeaking.com)

If you’re interested in accessing mental health or addiction services, please contact Unified Community Services.

Local Media: Olympian Tony Hoffman set to speak about his battle with addiction at Dodgeville High School (nbc15.com)