Project Description Narrative:
Addressing the rising rates of suicide and mental health challenges in Wisconsin is critical, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This project aims to enhance mental health and suicide prevention efforts in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties. Through initiatives such as expanding the adult suicide death review across these counties, adapting the Fox Cities Mind Your Wellness Survey to better capture data on mental health disparities among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ communities, and establishing a community-led suicide prevention action team, the project seeks to build a sustainable infrastructure for coordinated, data-driven strategies.
By focusing on health equity and involving local communities in the implementation of tailored mental health interventions, project partners seek to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health outcomes in Wisconsin.
Community partners: People of Progression, Northeast Wisconsin Hmong Professionals, Diverse & Resilient, Multicultural Coalition, Calumet County Public Health Department, Outagamie County Public Health Department, Winnebago County Public Health Department, Calumet County Coroner/Medical Examiner, Outagamie County Coroner/Medical Examiner, Winnebago County Coroner/Medical Examiner