May is Mental Health Month! Mental health is one of my favorite topics to explore. I went around and around on what I should share this month as there is so much I want to share. After recent events, I finally knew what I needed to talk about – human connection. Research widely shows that […]
This month’s featured community resources cover mental health issues. Chippewa Valley Mental Health Resource Guide View/Download Pamphlet: https://echealthycommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MHAT-Resource-Brochure-2023.pdf Eau Claire DHS Behavioral Health Clinic Offers medication management, counseling services, and prevention/consultation services. Website: https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/human-services/behavioral-health-services/outpatient-behavioral-health-clinic NAMI Chippewa Valley National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chippewa Valley’s mission is to provide education, support and advocacy for individuals […]
This month’s featured community resources cover public health issues. Eau Claire Health Department Assesses health status, risk factors, and preventative health practices of the population; identifies desirable health practices and services; provides ongoing health surveillance; promotes public health education, programming, and initiatives to promote the health of citizens. Website: https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/health-department Safe Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste […]
This month’s featured community resources cover disability issues. ADRC Eau Claire County To help people age 60+ and adults living with disabilities secure needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security and achieve maximum independence and quality of life. Website: https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/aging-disability-resource-center Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library As part of a national network cooperating […]
This time of year is beautiful to me; I know that sunshine and warm days are right around the corner and it makes the chilly and murky days more bearable. I find myself coming out of hibernation and becoming more active around my house – cleaning, exercising, planning my garden for the year. This last […]
On December 10th, 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then, Human Rights day has been celebrated every year on December 10th Why is this important? This declaration was a milestone document in defining human rights, and it works to empower individuals to their rights and freedoms as […]
It comes as no surprise that over the last 20 years the United States has been at war in Afghanistan. During that time U.S. troops worked hard to build relationships and help support people in Afghanistan to rebuild their county. While this was occurring people in Afghanistan risked their lives and welcomed U.S. troops into […]
It’s time for a check in. It is a wonderful time for us to remind ourselves that we are all on a journey to better understanding ourselves and others. This is the journey we are all on, living and learning throughout life. I believe that the library can be an integral part of this journey […]
With the weather growing colder we can no longer deny that winter is upon us here in Wisconsin. On an average year, the coming of winter can bring both dread and happiness for many. With the changes to our lives with COVID-19, many individuals have been overwhelmed with a sense of dread for the 2020/2021 […]
I see you. You are tired. You do not see an end to the exhaustion. You are feeling and doing everything you can to make it from one day to the next. You are fighting battles that some do not see. You are giving and giving and feel like you might break any day now. […]
