Understanding Historical Trauma in Native American People
Professor Alton “Sonny” Smart is an Anishinaabe educator who occupies many roles in native and non-native communities. He is a member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa of Wisconsin and a Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he coordinates the Native American Rural and Social Work Program and the Native American Family Institute. Professor Smart is known for his ability to use cultural stories of song and dance and life stories of his Anishinaabe people to bridge gaps in understanding between communities. This session will be grounded in the rich oral tradition of Native American culture, including storytelling and engaging dialogue. Join for an overview of the history, installation, and generational after-effects of trauma on Wisconsin’s Native peoples, and discuss cultural restoration as a key to healing.
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Online Screening and Navigation: Improving Access to Local Services for All
During this breakout sessions, we will walk through the process of developing and implementing an online tool that allows the public to search for services (behavioral health and substance use) available in a four-county region of Northeast Wisconsin. The site (MyConnectionNEW.org) is based on the Network of Care platform created by Trilogy Integrated Resources, which is used nationwide. Local coalitions partnered with United Way 2-1-1 to leverage existing infrastructure and to create a comprehensive resource that serves as a one-stop-shop for all things mental health. Come to see MyConnectionNEW.org, to hear how it was established in our region, and to explore the functionality of the site!
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Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs in Community-Based Settings
Evidence-based programs have long been popular among funders and community organizations. However, multiple factors should be considered when selecting, planning, and implementing an evidence-based program. Follow the implementation of two programs aimed at improving youth behavioral health in Wisconsin — Youth Mental Health First Aid and Sources of Strength — and discuss how two community coalitions are strategically implementing these programs in collaboration with stakeholders and in accordance with the needs and characteristics of their communities.
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Assisting Frontline Health Care Providers Through Specialty Psychiatric Consultation: The Child Psychology Consultation Program and The Periscope Project
Due to extreme provider shortages and long waitlists for specialty psychiatry services, many vulnerable populations may rely upon primary care and other health providers for mental health care. Recognizing this issue, Wisconsin stakeholders advocated to include funding for consultation programs in the state budget. Learn about two programs that support providers managing mental health care for children and adolescents, and for pregnant and postpartum women, and address access disparities in both urban and rural areas. The Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (CPCP) and the Periscope Project are based upon a national model of doctor-to-doctor consultation successfully adopted in several states. These programs provide free psychiatric consultative support services for primary care and other health providers across all health systems to empower them to provide appropriate mental health care. Join us for a discussion of how these programs can be utilized to improve mental health in your community.
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Stigma Through a Systems Lens: Statewide Perspectives
Stigma creates additional challenges for people living with mental health issues. In addition to the often-painful symptoms and impacts of mental health issues, stigma can be a barrier to seeking help, accessing treatment, and living a full life in recovery. Explore current research on stigma at a systems level (health care, education, employment), the impact it has across the lifespan, and discuss how we can address it collectively.
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Framework, Tools & Experiences with Behavioral Health Data Collection in two Wisconsin School Systems
This session will provide an overview of how two unique communities in Wisconsin applied the results-based accountability framework to plan for elementary, middle, and high school student behavioral health data collection and guide their work with school-based initiatives. Hear how the Racine Unified School District (RUSD) took steps to implement a district-wide assessment of social emotional learning (SEL) for students in grades 3-12 to optimize data collection and track the social emotional competencies of students over time. And learn how coordinated data collection through the Youth Risk Behavior Survey completed by students in grades 6-12 in Marathon County was a catalyst to school-based mental health counseling services and how the data will be used to evaluate the impact of the services on children’s behavioral health.
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