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Gun locks can help prevent suicide. 🔒
If you have a firearm in your home, keeping it locked and unloaded can create time and space during a crisis.
Find a free gun lock at GunLocksSaveLives.org
Call the 24-hour MKE Crisis Line at (414) 257-7222 or call or text 988.
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Child Support Services is coming to your neighborhood with evening hours.
📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 East Library, 2320 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee
Cases reviewed for:
🔷 Enforcement
🔷 Settlements
🔷 Alternative payment plans
More info: county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Chil…
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Learn about ways you can keep your brain healthy! 🧠💪🏽
Join us for information on dementia and practical tips to support brain health.
📅 Monday, October 5
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee
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Our Behavioral Health Services team was recently featured on CBS 58 Spotlight to discuss common myths and misconceptions about suicide and mental illness.
➡️ 988 Lifeline – call or text 988
➡️ Milwaukee Mobile Crisis – (414) 257-7222
Watch it here: cbs58.com/videos/326168
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Join us TOMORROW for Healthy Community Day, hosted by Wraparound Milwaukee!
📍 Friday, Oct. 2, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM – King Center, 1531 W. Vliet St.
🚿 Showers provided by Street Angels
🍔 Free lunch grilled by the Sheriff’s Office
👕 Free clothing
🎵 Music
ℹ️ Resources and more!
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Need help understanding the recent changes to Medicaid? Join us for a Medicaid Resource Event where you can get information, ask questions, and connect with resources.
📅 Tue., Oct. 6
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 MLK Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St.
RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/medicaid-co…
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Today is #InternationalPodcastDay! 🎙️
We’re listening to “Conversations to Creating a Healthy Community” for thoughtful conversations about community health and family well-being in Milwaukee County.
Catch up on all episodes here: county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS…
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⚠️ Access Clinic North is CLOSED today ⚠️
Access Clinic North 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr.) is unexpectedly closed today, Sept. 30.
Services still available today at our other Access Clinics:
📍 Access Clinic East
210 W. Capitol Dr.
📍 Access Clinic South
1635 W. National Ave.
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New episode! Our award‑winning podcast, Conversations to Creating a Healthy Community focuses on suicide prevention efforts across Milwaukee County.
Watch episode 10, “Suicide Prevention Awareness” now: piped.video/c8nFWTmrGww
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Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Go Green for Parks and support our park system. 🌳🌳🎉
Join fellow park lovers for drinks, appetizers, and fun tree-themed activities for all ages!
Register: mkeparksfoundation.org/gogre…
📅 Sept. 15
⏰ 5-8 PM
📍 South Shore Terrace, 2900 S. Shore Dr.
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Hold up. 🛑 Help is nearby.
Some moments feel harder than others. If you’re struggling, focus on what you can control, like asking for help.
Call the 24-hour MKE Crisis Line at (414) 257-7222 or call or text 988.
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Are you concerned about your memory? 🧠
Get a free memory screens at events this month.
Tosa Health Fair
📍 Hart Park Sr Ctr; 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa
📅 Sept. 16, 12-2 PM
West Allis Health Fair
📍 West Allis Sr Ctr; 7001 W. National Ave., West Allis
📅 Sept. 23, 4-6 PM
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We're offering monthly Medicaid Information Sessions! Talk with a Benefits Specialist who can help you understand the upcoming Medicaid changes.
📅 Sept. 10
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Coggs Center, 1230 W. Cherry St.
✅ No Appointment Needed
Learn more: MedicaidHelpMKE.com
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Healthy Cooking and Food Safety! 🥗🍳
Join Wraparound Milwaukee at Owen’s Place on Fond du Lac Ave. to learn about preparing tasty, healthy, and safe meals at home.
Get a FREE meal kit and learn from a dietician.
📅 Sept. 2
⏰ 4–6:30 PM
📍 Owen’s Place, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
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Today on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor lives lost and share resources that support treatment, recovery, and harm reduction in our community. 💜
Access information and resources here: county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS…
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Owen’s Place is open TONIGHT! 🫶🏾✨
2 locations:
📍4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee
📍504 W. National Ave., Milwaukee
Fond du Lac Ave. will have free back-to-school haircuts, hygiene kits, and hair braiding!
📲 For more Safe Summer Sites info, visit tapinmke.com
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“Addressing Food Insecurity” is the latest episode of our award-winning podcast.
Together, we discuss the impact of food access on community health and the efforts to build more equitable and sustainable food systems in Milwaukee County.
Watch here ⬇️
piped.video/USPJbJU-cMo
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Want to look fresh for Back-to-School?
Join Wraparound Milwaukee at Owen’s Place on Fond du Lac Ave.!
💈 Free Haircuts for first 100 youth, Free Hygiene Kits for first 100 households, Hair Braiding for first 10.
📅 Aug. 22
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Owen’s Place, 504 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Mke
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Owen’s Place is open TONIGHT! 🫶🏾✨
2 locations:
📍4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee
📍504 W. National Ave., Milwaukee
National Ave. location will have free back-to-school haircuts, hygiene kits, and hair braiding!
📲 For Safe Summer Sites info, visit tapinmke.com
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