November 17th marks the beginning of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. A week before we reflect on everything we’re grateful for, let’s recognize those who go without…

Local Community, ResourcesLacie WeatherholtNovember 15, 2024eau claire county, community, housing, homelessness, unhoused, ResourcesComment

Election Year Self-Care: The Balance Between Being Informed and Being Stressed

A few weeks ago, I went to the gym to zone out on the treadmill. Sometimes I listen to music on my headphones, and sometimes I enjoy the quiet in my brain, but usually, I get distracted by one of the many mounted TVs flashing all kinds of commercials and news.

This time, I happened to catch a glimpse of a news channel covering the upcoming election and noticed my heart rate immediately spiked.

Local Community, Mental HealthLacie WeatherholtSeptember 23, 2024politics, election, Self Care, personal storyComment

Just Me, My ADHD and the Stimulant Shortage Impacting Our Communities

Just over a year ago, at age 39, I was diagnosed with ADHD.

While I have seen many mental health professionals and medical doctors over the years, no one had ever once mentioned the possibility of me having ADHD. Truthfully the idea had never even occurred to me until the TikTok algorithm started slipping in videos about ADHD between funny animals and social justice stuff.

Local Community, Mental Health, Personal Stories, Substance MisuseRenee SommerSeptember 13, 2024personal story, ADHD, mental healthComment

Make Your Voice Heard: Voting Resources for Wisconsin

Whether you're stepping into the voting booth for the first time this fall or you're a seasoned pro with a collection of “I VOTED” stickers to prove it, staying informed and being prepared for the upcoming election is crucial.

Local Community, ResourcesRenee SommerSeptember 12, 2024vote, communityComment

Chippewa Valley Overdose Prevention: Local Life-Saving Resources

In Western Wisconsin, the fight against the opioid crisis and drug-related overdoses remains a critical concern. As our community continues to address this challenge...

ATR Short List - 6 BIPOC Mental Health Resources

We are wired to be socially connected, and as a result, our mental health hinges on it. Research indicates that prolonged loneliness can lead to serious psychological distress. For Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, these effects are magnified by the additional burden of navigating a society where they may face ongoing racial prejudices and microaggressions. This environment can lead…

Local Community, ResourcesEmilie-Anne NicholsJuly 25, 2024BIPOC, mental health, chippewa valleyComment

JULY UPDATE: Thoughts Regarding the Eau Claire Day Resource Center

After I posted my opinion regarding the Day Resource Center on our blog last month, the Chief Executive Officer at Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., Anna Cardarella, reached out and asked to meet with me. I agreed and we met for coffee at Phoenix Coffee a few weeks ago.

Local CommunityRenee SommerJuly 18, 2024Opinion, housing, unhoused, eau claire countyComment

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