Teresa is an invaluable member of our organization, and we feel truly fortunate to have her on our team. With a focus on supporting women, Teresa’s nurturing and compassionate spirit make her an exceptional provider and an inspiring person…

Courtney is one of our more experienced providers. In addition to being a cool, interesting human, she is a role model for seeing the whole person and supporting without ego. Lucky for us, she is always willing to share her peer support wisdom with our team. Here is some more about Courtney in her own words:

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.

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.

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. 

Ayja has been providing peer support for over a year, but she has an easygoing demeanor and warm sense of humor that makes me suspect she’s been a natural support person her whole life...

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...

The first impactful experience I had with homelessness was at 13. I wasn’t fully aware of how or why I was in this situation or what it truly meant, but I knew I didn’t feel like myself. Positive there was something wrong with me, I poured over a copy of the DSM-IV hoping to self-diagnose. If I could find the problem with me, I thought, I could fix it and be happy again.

Not all grief is the same, and the aftermath of an overdose is a deeply challenging and emotional time. This tragedy becomes a “before and after” moment in your life. The shock, pain, and sense of loss can be overwhelming…

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…