Briarpatch Youth Services is proud to share a significant milestone within our Youth Restitution Program (YRP). With the support of dedicated staff, young people have paid back more than $2,000,000 in restitution to victims. While that number is powerful, the true story isn’t about the dollars. It’s about accountability, growth, and the opportunity for young…
By: Sami Head (she/hers) – CCS Program Manager Comprehensive Community Services, Briarpatch’s newest program will soon offer wraparound services to young people in our community who have mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. Comprehensive Community Services, commonly referred to as CCS, is a statewide program that individual counties opt into providing residents. This unique…
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Substance use disorder does not discriminate. Let’s break the stigma and foster a community of support and understanding. Find resources and treatment options for someone you know: findtreatment.gov Stigma around substance use disorders is one of the biggest barriers to treatment and recovery. You can help support someone who might be looking for substance use…
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Are you 18-24 and seeking information about homeless services? If so, please fill out our needs assessment at https://forms.office.com/r/9F0tj26Mbi. A member of our team will get back to you in three – five business days. Thank you!…
November is national Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, & Education Month, or Youth HOPE Month! It’s also Homelessness Awareness Month in our state. The statewide kickoff event for Homelessness Awareness Month will be held at the Community Partners Campus in Wausau, WI on Nov. 1 at noon. This event is open to the public and everyone…
On August 10, from noon to 4 PM, come join the community and support young artists from around Dane County. There will be performances from singers, poets, dancers, magicians … There will be a gallery featuring paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other physical art, that the public can come through, view and purchase pieces, with 100%…
