Partnerships
Resilient and Trauma Informed Community
Monroe County Resilient and Trauma-Informed Community (RTIC) is a workgroup out of Monroe County Mental Health Coalition working to make our county a trauma-informed community, using a collective impact model. Learn more about this Collective Impact effort here.
Join us for our 2023 Lunch & Learn events from noon – 1 p.m. on the following Mondays. Register below:
Monday, July 10: Foundations of WRAP
Monday, November 13: TIC for Veterans and Service Members
Download the flyer to share here!
Save the date for our in-person facilitated panel discussion on Monday, September 11th in observance of National Recovery Month.
Currently, meetings are held virtually on the 4th Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
See below to view 2023 meeting minutes:
For more information, or to join the coalition, contact Eryn Leahy or call the health department at 608-269-8666.
Mental Health Coalition
The Monroe County Mental Health Coalition formed in 2012. The coalition’s mission is to improve access to mental wellness services and reduce stigma across generations.
Currently, meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 8:00am-9:30am. No meetings July or December.
See below to view 2023 meeting minutes:
For meeting minutes from 2018-2022, call us at 608-269-8666.
For more information, or to join the coalition, contact Eryn Leahy or call the health department at 608-269-8666.
Click here to follow the Mental Health Coalition on Facebook!
Click here to visit our 2023-2026 coalition strategic plan!
Safe Community Coalition
The Monroe County Safe Community Coalition partners with the community to reduce and prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, enhance traffic safety, and promote healthy choices.
Click here to view the website and learn more.
The coalition has a variety of workgroups responsible for addressing different aspects of alcohol and drug abuse. Contact Eryn Leahy or call the health department at 608-269-8666 to learn more about meeting dates and times.
Nutrition Coalition
The Nutrition Coalition was developed in late 2016 after Monroe County’s Community Health Improvement Plan identified nutrition as one of the priority health needs in the county.
The coalition’s vision is a healthier Monroe County, one bite at a time.
The coalition’s mission is to build a healthy community through a comprehensive initiative to promote good nutrition and access to healthy foods.
For more information or to join the coalition, contact Laura Reutlinger, or call the Monroe County Health Department at 608-269-8666.
Wisconsin Harvest of the Month is a statewide campaign that empowers families to eat more fruits and vegetables. Each month, Monroe County Nutrition Coalition features two seasonal fruits and/or vegetables and encourages families to taste, explore, and learn about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
Available in English and Español. Click each link to view and download.
July 2022-Tomatoes and Peppers. | Recipes
August 2022-Summer Squash and Corn. | Recipes
September 2022- Broccoli and Grapes. | Recipes
October 2022 – Apples and Winter Squash. | Recipes
November 2022- Cranberries and Kale. | Recipes
December 2022 – Sweet Potatoes and Oranges | Recipes
January 2023 – Cabbage and Carrots | Recipes
February 2023 – Beets and Potatoes | Recipes
March 2023 – Lettuce and Sweet Peas | Recipes
Nutrition Coalition members can request to use the cornhole and photo op boards for events. Click here for the form to request the boards. Completed forms can be returned to the health department Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.
