Building Resilience in our Communities

Enhancing regional quality of life through collective impact and resiliency training for mental health and trauma

Full Project Name:Building Resilience in Our CommunitiesPrimary Community Organization:Great Rivers United WayPrimary Academic Partner:Leslie Ruffalo, PhD, MSAward Amount:$250,000

Award Date

July2024

Project Duration:24 months

Project Description Narrative:

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly impact health and well-being. ACEs, such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, are linked to higher risks of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence later in life.

Working with community health workers and focusing on trauma-informed care and resilience-building strategies, this project will aim to mitigate these adverse effects of ACEs, promote healing, and improve overall health outcomes in western Wisconsin's rural communities.

Partners: La Crosse County Health Science Consortium, Great Rivers United Way-Better Together, Great Rivers United Way-Great Rivers HUB