Welcome to our Calendar of Events!
This calendar includes opportunities for learning and connection from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families, and several other organizations across Wisconsin. (NOTE: Opportunities from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center are noted with a blue ribbon on the calendar below.)
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For a complete listing of Regional Events and Support Groups, please visit the Wisconsin Family Connections Center Eventbrite Page.
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For information about Recorded Webinars, Upcoming Live Webinars, Courses, and Conferences, please visit the Champion Classrooms.
Events are added as information is made available to us. If you’d like to share an upcoming event with us, please contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.
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(Free Webinar) Mental Health 101: An Introduction to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wisconsin
September 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an introduction to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wisconsin. In this webinar, parents and caregivers will learn the differences between mental health and mental illness, different diagnoses and how they can present, and guidance on how to assist their child during a mental health crisis.
Presented by: Emilie Smiley, M.P.A. (she/her/hers)
Emilie is the Program Director at NAMI Wisconsin, overseeing the NAMI Wisconsin Programming Team. NAMI Wisconsin’s Programming Team supports 18 programs across the state of Wisconsin in support, education, and awareness for those living with mental illness and their families and communities. Emilie focuses on supporting all Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) teams, coordinators, and training in Wisconsin. The Crisis Intervention Programs provide best practice training for law enforcement and other direct service individuals who interact with those in a mental health crisis. Emilie has a background in social services, including crisis management, program management, and trauma-informed care. Emilie received her master’s degree in public administration, concentrating on Nonprofit Leadership, from Clark University.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM
Free | Registration is limited to 500 participants. Register for the live webinar by clicking here! Licensed foster parents will receive 1.5 training credits for participation in this webinar. Each individual participant must register separately to receive credit. Questions? Call us at 1-800-762-8063 or email info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org
