Overview

Extension’s health and well-being educators support building resilience for individuals and communities by promoting mental health, reducing risk for suicide, preventing substance misuse, developing recovery friendly workplaces and communities, supporting service professionals, and addressing root causes of health. By working with local health coalitions, schools, and community-based organizations, we are responding to pressing health concerns including farm stress and suicide, youth mental health, addiction support and recovery, service professional well-being, and isolation.

Success & Impact

The Year of Mental Health

The Behavioral Health Program delivered evidence-based mental health programs to equip community members with the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs of mental health issues.

Wisconsin youth raise their voices to impact peer mental health 

Youth mental health has been a growing concern in Wisconsin with 1 in 5 youth ages 14-24 living with a serious mental illness and suicide being the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34. Raise Your Voice is a youth-led program that hopes to change that.

Positive Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress

Extension taught a variety of stress management techniques and mindfulness to adults, adolescents and those in helping professions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this program in Wisconsin, please contact us through the info below:

 

Danette Hopke

Behavioral Health Program Manager

danette.hopke@wisc.edu