working together to identify and address community goals
Per the Forest County Health Department website, the following Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) order is now in effect:
Read MoreUnder the authority of Wisconsin State Statute § 252.02(3) and at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has ordered a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 50 or more people to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
As Forest County leaders and citizens begin to, and continue to, coordinate responses to the CO-VID 19 pandemic, it is important that Forest County residents have access to correct and trust-worthy information.
The Community Coalition of Forest County is a partnership of county leaders that includes the school districts of Wabeno, Crandon and Laona, the county Health Department, the Forest County Potawatomi community, the Sokaogon Chippewa community, UW-Madison Extension, the Sheriff’s department, the Social Services Department, the Department on Aging, faith-based organizations, county food pantries, as well as regional and state-wide agencies.
Per our mission to inform and engage all age groups and cultures in Forest County, the Community Coalition website and Facebook page will offer trusted and up-to-date information on community resources, childcare needs, government communications, essential updates and contact information.
Please share this information widely and ‘Like’ the Community Coalition on Facebook. It is our intention that by offering this key information to the public, we can offer a sense of understanding and well-being to those that need it.
Please send any up-dates, closure information, comments, questions or concerns to michelle.gobert@wisc.edu
Recently members of the Community Coalition of Forest County discussed ways to approach the underlying issues related to addiction in our county. The mental health well-being of our youth is one of our greatest concerns and recent actions by various organizations in the county prove that we all are willing to invest time and energy into improving the health and well-being of our residents.
However, sometimes it is not easy to know when and how to help a youth experiencing a mental health or substance abuse problem. That’s why the Community Coalition is sponsoring a one-day free evidence-based training titled “Youth Mental Health First Aid” for school personnel, faith leaders, coaches, and other caring community members who have regular contact with young people ages 12-18.
Youth Mental Health First Aid participants will gain knowledge of common mental health challenges for youth and learn strategies to help youth in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
The session will be offered on Tuesday, February 12th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Forest County courthouse board room. Instructors are Sara Foster and Stephanie Feldner of CESA 8.
The training is free and open to individuals who live or work in Forest county. Space is limited to 30 participants. Lunch is provided by the Community Coalition of Forest County.
Online registration is available here or by contacting UW-Extension educator Michelle Gobert at 715-478-7797.