By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Light & Unite Red Calls Attention to Substance Abuse and Overdose Rates Due to COVID-19
By Karen Stokes The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the lives of many in Milwaukee. It has negatively impacted people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from … [Read more...]
Light & Unite Red Spotlights Upcoming Events and Programs as County Seeks to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Rates Due to COVID-19
According to Mental Health America, in September 2020 more than half of 11-17-year-olds surveyed reported having thoughts of suicide or self-harm nearly every day of the previous two weeks. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Prevention Effort Against Substance Abuse
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele announced on January 23rd, 2017 the launch of Light & Unite Red, a campaign spearheaded by Milwaukee County to increase awareness about substance … [Read more...]
ARCW and Community Advocates partnership receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant to expand HIV, HCV and Substance Abuse Prevention
New collaboration will ensure both HIV-positive and HIV negative women of color will have increased access to critical services A new collaboration between the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin … [Read more...]