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ESTHER: Celebrating 20 Years!

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Events we're highlighting as part of our twentieth anniversary

Community Living Room (Mental Health Support)

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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ESTHER & Mountains of Hope; 118 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, 54911

Join us to engage in connection. We recognize that isolation leads to and/or increases mental health issues. 

Ebb and Flow Connections Cooperative has created a space to counteract isolation. Community Living Rooms are spaces where we can connect one with one another in the moment in a truly human way.

People are welcome to just come and listen or to share about themselves as much as they are comfortable. This is a space and time where we can recognize that we are not alone; we are all connected and valued in this community living room.

Learn more here: https://www.communitylivingroom.org/connection-is-prevension

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Clone of Community Living Room (Mental Health Support)

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
ESTHER & Mountains of Hope; 118 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, 54911

Join us to engage in connection. We recognize that isolation leads to and/or increases mental health issues. 

Ebb and Flow Connections Cooperative has created a space to counteract isolation. Community Living Rooms are spaces where we can connect one with one another in the moment in a truly human way.

People are welcome to just come and listen or to share about themselves as much as they are comfortable. This is a space and time where we can recognize that we are not alone; we are all connected and valued in this community living room.

Learn more here: https://www.communitylivingroom.org/connection-is-prevension

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Understanding Your Mental Health

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Monday, September 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Monday, September 22, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Monday, September 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Monday, October 6, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St.. Appleton

Mental Health Task Force Monthly Meeting

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Monday, January 13, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, February 10, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, March 10, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, April 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, May 12, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, June 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, July 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, September 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, October 13, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, November 10, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, January 12, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, February 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, March 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, May 11, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, July 13, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, August 10, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, September 14, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, October 12, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, November 9, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Monday, December 14, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St, Appleton

Monthly meeting discussing issues and working for change related to mental health services, criminal legal system, child welfare, and related topics.

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Hopefest: A Celebration of Mental Health

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: 
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St, Appleton

Join us on October 1 for an uplifting evening dedicated to honoring mental health, building community, and spreading hope.

NAMI speakers will share their personal stories to help break the stigma that surrounds mental health conditions and instill hope in others. This is an opportunity to hear first-hand about the experience of navigating a mental health condition.

Free event!  Please register by September 29 by calling 920-733-7393 or send email to info@uccappleton.org.

  • 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    • Free Dinner
    • Resource Tables
  • 7:15 PM-8:15 PM
    • Presentations

Help spread the word! Download and share the attached flier.

Recovery in Our Community

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: 
UW-Oshkosh Culver Family Welcome Center, 625 Pearl Ave, Oshkosh

Plan now to attend the third annual We Heart You: Recovery in Our Community event, a day dedicated to hope, connection, learning, and action. This gathering brings together professionals, families, people in recovery, and community partners from across the region to strengthen our collective response to substance use and mental health challenges.

Register Here: https://solutionsrecoveryinc-bloom.kindful.com/.../we...

This year’s event features a powerful lineup of regional and local presenters, storytellers, and breakout sessions. CEUs will be available.

ESTHER and WISDOM Statement Supporting Governor Evers' April 8 Signing of Assembly Bill 604

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On April 8, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law Wisconsin Assembly Bill 604, which provides for pre-release treatment services for inmates in Wisconsin Correctional instituions. The act provides for case management services, medication-assisted treatment of substance use disorders, and a 30-day supply of prescription medications. The legislation affirms the humanity of peple returning home from prison, reducing preventable overdose deaths, supporting mental health stabilization and strengthening families and communities. Read the full statement here.

Supporting Youth Mental Health

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Sunday, May 31, 2026 - 10:45am - 12:00pm
Location: 
First Congregational UCC, Fellowship Hall, 724 E South River St, Appleton

Supporting Youth Mental Health: What Families Can Do

Presented by Taylor Connell, Screening Services Director, Samaritan Counseling Center

Sponsored by First Congregational/ESTHER Mental Health Task Force

As Screening Services Director, Taylor leads Samaritan’s mental health screening initiatives, including the Wellness Screen program for youth and the development of new adult screening services.

No Charge.

All are welcome.

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