Behavioral Health Peer Support Group

Description

Our mission is to provide a safe confidential environment to provide support, understanding and education to people with behavioral health issues and caring family members.

All behavioral health concerns are welcome.

This is an adults-only group. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required. Guest speakers may be present on occasion. The group is led by the participants in attendance with facilitation by a peer-support trained community volunteer. Attendance varies ranging between 5 – 10 attendees. The support group is not considered treatment; we strongly recommend that members seek professional help for their mental health issues.

Agenda

Group check-in
Members discuss their week, challenges, and provide support to one another. If needed, facilitators may choose to incorporate a topic question. Participants are encouraged to be aware of time-management so that each member has the opportunity to participate equally & all have their share of time.
Ends with a check-out question, typically “what is something you are looking forward to this week?”

Code of Conduct

No talking about a member in your support group outside of the group.
Do not share names and phone numbers without the person’s consent.
No posting private discussion or member’s names on social media, such as Facebook and others.
Nothing shared in the group should be shared outside the group.
Participation is at the discretion of the facilitator(s). Members may be asked to leave if disruptive.
No phone use during meetings.
If you must come late or leave early please do so quietly.
Control offensive language.

If You Are in Crisis

For Safety

Go the nearest emergency department or call 911

For Someone to Talk to

Dial 988 or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org.
Chat with the crisis text line by texting HOME to 741741

If You Need Someone to Talk to

Warm Line (Not for When in Crisis)

Uplift WI: 534-202-5438 (available 12pm-12am CST)

If You Need Mental Health Care

Waukesha County Mental Health
- The mental health intake worker is available during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, to answer questions and to help you find the right services to meet your needs. Call 262-548-7666.
- Open Access Admissions: Hours for Open Access are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Open Access Assessment times are not prescheduled and are available in limited quantities each day, so please plan accordingly.
Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 24/7 Referral Line: 262-257-3615; Located at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Presented By

Froedtert & MCW Behavioral Health Staff

Directions Details

Enter campus via Entrance Driveway B; Park in Parking Lot C (back of building, upper level of parking structure); Enter the building through Entrance D - Conference Center & locate Treiber Conference Center
Doors will be unlocked from 5:30pm-6:30pm ONLY for entry
Groups are not held on major national holidays or on days when weather conditions cause unsafe driving conditions.

Registration Phone

262-257-3580

Registration

No registration required.

Behavioral Health Peer Support Group

Our mission is to provide a safe confidential environment to provide support, understanding and education to people with behavioral health issues and caring family members.All behavioral health concerns are welcome.This is an adults-only group. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required. Guest speakers may be present on occasion. The group is led by the participants in attendance with facilitation by a peer-support trained community volunteer. Attendance varies ranging between 5 – 10 attendees. The support group is not considered treatment; we strongly recommend that members seek professional help for their mental health issues.AgendaGroup check-inMembers discuss their week, challenges, and provide support to one another. If needed, facilitators may choose to incorporate a topic question. Participants are encouraged to be aware of time-management so that each member has the opportunity to participate equally & all have their share of time.Ends with a check-out question, typically “what is something you are looking forward to this week?”Code of ConductNo talking about a member in your support group outside of the group.Do not share names and phone numbers without the person’s consent.No posting private discussion or member’s names on social media, such as Facebook and others.Nothing shared in the group should be shared outside the group.Participation is at the discretion of the facilitator(s). Members may be asked to leave if disruptive.No phone use during meetings.If you must come late or leave early please do so quietly.Control offensive language.If You Are in CrisisFor SafetyGo the nearest emergency department or call 911 For Someone to Talk toDial 988 or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org.Chat with the crisis text line by texting HOME to 741741If You Need Someone to Talk toWarm Line (Not for When in Crisis)Uplift WI: 534-202-5438 (available 12pm-12am CST) If You Need Mental Health CareWaukesha County Mental HealthThe mental health intake worker is available during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, to answer questions and to help you find the right services to meet your needs. Call 262-548-7666.Open Access Admissions: Hours for Open Access are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Open Access Assessment times are not prescheduled and are available in limited quantities each day, so please plan accordingly.Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 24/7 Referral Line: 262-257-3615; Located at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital