The United for Waukesha Resiliency Center is a program of NAMI Southeast WI, and we serve anyone affected by the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy. Our services include service navigation, support groups, virtual gatherings, community events, and more. All of our services are fully funded through grants, and we are able to connect you and your loved one to mental health support also provided at no-cost. Please complete an interest form for more information or connect with a Service Navigator by phone: 262-522-0243 or email: [email protected]
Individual or Family Therapy: Our Service Navigators assist you in finding the right treatment options and ensure it is provided at no cost to you or your family through our grant funding. Please complete an interest form if you would like to receive more information.
Nature Meditation
September 18th, October 9th, 2024.
We are welcoming back Ms. Sheila, our UWRC volunteer to lead Shinrin Yoku also known as Forest Bathing. Forest Bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to derive a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Sign up just once or come back every month!
Kenny Mitchell & Operation Yellow Tape
Kenny Mitchell, a recently retired Fire Lieutenant
September 25th 2024, September 26th, 2024.
“As leaders, we must be proactive not reactive in supporting our team so that when mental health struggles rear their head our teams have the coping mechanisms in place to deal with them before they begin affecting their job and their family.” – K. Mitchell
First responders and their family members (ages 16+) are invited and encouraged to join us for this FREE event.
Goat Yoga
September 30, 2024 – 4:30pm
Spending time with animals and in nature can lower stress levels and improve mental well-being.
Join the Resiliency Center at the HAWS Schallock Center for Animals on September 30th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm for Goat Yoga led by our licensed trauma-informed yoga therapist.
All ages welcome for this free program!
Creative Connections Series: Ages 5-9 years old
Weekly Program: Alternating Mondays 5:00 pm-5:50 pm
Upcoming Dates:
9/16/24
9/30/24
10/14/24
10/28/24
This group will meet every other Monday from 5:00-5:50 pm and be open to ages 5-9 years old (exceptions made as needed). The group would focus on building rapport and community support through music. This could look like playing instruments and making music together, listening to preferred music and discussing the themes, or self-expression through music and creative arts.
Creative Connections Art Therapy Series: (ages 5-9 years old)
Held every other Monday evening: Upcoming Dates:
9/16/24
9/30/24
10/14/24
10/28/24
This group will meet every other Monday from 6:00-7:00 pm and be open to ages 5-9 years old (exceptions made as needed). The group would focus on building rapport and community support through music. This could look like playing instruments and making music together, listening to preferred music and discussing the themes, or self-expression through music and creative arts.
Creative Connections Series: (10-14)
Alternating Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm
This group will meet every other Monday from 6:00-7:00 pm and be open to ages 10-14 years old (exceptions made as needed). The group would focus on building rapport and community support through music. This could look like playing instruments and making music together, listening to preferred music and discussing the themes, or self-expression through music and creative arts.
Creative Connections Series: Musical Edition (10-14)
Alternating Mondays 5:00 pm-5:50 pm
This group will meet every other Monday from 5:00-5:50 pm and be open to ages 10-14 years old (exceptions made as needed). The group would focus on building rapport and community support through music. This could look like playing instruments and making music together, listening to preferred music and discussing the themes, or self-expression through music and creative arts.
Creative Connections – Friendships Unlimited
This group will meet every Monday from 11:15 am -12:15 pm at Friendships Unlimited in Waukesha. It is open to Waukesha community members who were affected by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. The group would focus on building rapport and community support through music. This could look like playing instruments and making music together, listening to preferred music and discussing the themes, or self-expression through music and creative arts.
Resilient Yoga – Friendships Unlimited
This Group will meet every Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Friendships Unlimited in Waukesha. It is open to Waukesha community members who were affected by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. Join our trauma-informed yoga therapist, Leah, for free yoga classes that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Series
Fall Series with Waukesha Recreation
Join our trauma-informed yoga therapist, Leah, for free yoga classes that nourish the mind, body, and spirit in this partnership with City of Waukesha Recreation. Classes begin June 2024. See registration site for times and dates of each class.
Art and Soul
Fall series on Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm
Join Bloom and United for Waukesha Resiliency Center for Art & Soul, a fiber art-focused parade support group. Fiber art can offer therapeutic benefit as we explore texture and connection to our senses with materials such as fabric, yarn, string, ribbon, wool, and felt. The group meets on Tuesdays from 5-7 pm at the Resiliency Center. Materials will be provided, and these sessions are for adults 18+ years of age affected by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade.
If you are new to the group, Register Here
Peer Support – NAMI:
The NAMI Parent Peer Support Group is for parents and caregivers of individuals living with mental health conditions. This group is not related to the parade tragedy and anyone is welcome to sign up. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm at the NAMI Waukesha office: 2717 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 205.
Email Denise at [email protected] or call 262-409-2743 to register.