What We Do
Information Exchange Meetings
A forum for discussion of mental health resources and programs, networking for interested groups and individuals, and to generate feedback for the Mental Health Coalition Board of Directors.
Presentations
A slide from "Mental Health & Stigma."
Mental Health & Stigma
"Mental Health & Stigma" provides a basic introduction to mental health, mental illnesses and stigma that corrects myths and offers ways to counter the shame surrounding mental illnesses.
Mental Health @ Work
"Mental Health @ Work" provides a quick way to learn about the prevalence of mental health issues in general, the impact in the workplace, and suggestions for improving productivity and the bottom line.
Training
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training for Law Enforcement
A comprehensive 5-day/40-hour program which introduces patrol officers to the range of mental illnesses, medications, experiences of people living with a mental illness and experiences of their families, local resources, and best practices which increase the safety of the officers as well as of the people they are assisting.
Schedule:
October 13-17, 2008; March 23-27, 2009; October 5-9, 2009 in La Crosse