Who We Are
The Northeast Wisconsin Mental Health Connection is a network of dues-paying members collaborating to strengthen mental health across Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties. The Connection uses a collective-impact approach to support work that no single agency or organization could do alone. We align partners, elevate community voice, share data, incubate and lead initiatives, and turn learning into action — all with the goal of creating a more connected, resilient, and mentally well region.
Our Mission
The mission of The Connection is to lead a coalition of diverse stakeholders to champion mental health for everyone in the Fox Valley by addressing barriers, challenging systems, creating solutions, and prioritizing care and support.
Our Vision
A community that is resilient, connected, and mentally well
New initiative seeks to understand suicidal behaviors in teens
By Beth Clay, Executive Director Our 12- to 18-year-olds in the Fox Valley are attempting suicide at twice the rate of youth in the rest of the state and nation. The NEW Mental Health...
Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to our new website! We look forward to keeping the community up to date on our many initiatives that are underway to improve our mental health system of care. We hope you take a look around...
Connection Launches Sleep Campaign
Thank you to those of who made it to our May Mental Health Awareness Month kickoff on May 1 at the OuterEdge Stage in Appleton.
We’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the Willems Student Marketing team of Appleton for the great job they did on their “Dream On: Teens Need Zzz’s” marketing campaign, which was the focus of this year’s kickoff, and is part of a month-long billboard and social media campaign.
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Connection gets stronger when we’re real with each other. Research shows that sharing our own experiences can reduce stigma and help others feel less alone. Today, try: 💬
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Connection grows in shared moments. Spending time together, even something simple like a walk or coffee, has been linked to lower anxiety and stronger relationships. Today, try: ☕
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A quick message can mean everything. People often underestimate how much others appreciate being reached out to. That simple “thinking of you” text? It matters more than you
