Activity and Nutrition: 3,682lbs of fresh produce was donated from the farmers market to the Sheboygan County Food Bank in 2025 Best in Snow winter activity challenge
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Responsible Substance Use: Housing: Positive Mental Health: Partnered with the Belladonna Film Project to sponsor a screening of a mental health focused film during the 2025 Sheboygan Film Festival
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Child Care Action Team to Host Free Child Care Conference Focused on Equity, Development and Community Support |
Healthy Sheboygan County’s Child Care Action Team is bringing together early childhood professionals, educators and community members for a day of learning, connection and inspiration at its free upcoming child care conference, titled “Growing Together: Building Strong Foundations for Early Learners” on Saturday, February 28, at the UW–Green Bay Sheboygan Campus.
The conference centers on building stronger, more responsive care systems for children and families. The event will kick off with a keynote presentation by Judge Derek Mosley, nationally-recognized speaker and Director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University. Judge Mosley will explore unconscious bias, how it shows up in our everyday interactions and decision-making and what early childhood professionals can do to foster more equitable and inclusive environments for the children and families they serve. His engaging, thought-provoking style is sure to set a powerful tone for the day.
Following the keynote, attendees will choose from a variety of breakout sessions tailored to the needs of today’s early childhood workforce. Session topics will include: Child development and understanding developmental milestones Trauma-informed care and creating emotionally safe learning spaces Engaging children and families in nature Selecting and using developmentally-appropriate books And many other practical, evidence-based topics designed to empower early childhood professionals in their day-to-day work.
The free event aims to not only expand professional skills and aid early childhood educators in meeting their professional development requirements, but also celebrates the vital role early childhood providers play in the health and wellbeing of Sheboygan County families.
Whether you’re a teacher, home-based provider, administrator or community partner, this event offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers and energize your work.
More details, including registration information and a full session schedule, will be available soon. For additional information or inquiries, please contact Ryan Wilinski, Director of Community Partnership for Children at United Way of Sheboygan County, at ryan@uwofsc.org. |
2026 Community Health Needs Assessment |
From January to April of 2026 Healthy Sheboygan County will be completing data collection for a new community health needs assessment (CHNA) report. These data collection efforts will include key informant interviews, focus groups, and an online community input survey. Sheboygan County groups and organizations will be able to request marketing materials to share with their employees, clients, and communities from Healthy Sheboygan County during this process.
Stay tuned for more information when the survey goes live at the beginning of the new year! |
FREE Life Skills Workshops |
Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly Life Skills Workshops designed to empower adults with the essential tools needed for emotional health, resilience, and success in everyday living. Each workshop features dynamic presentations and engaging group activities, creating a welcoming space where participants can connect, share, and build skills that truly matter in today’s world.
Held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00–7:30 PM at Rogers Behavioral Health in Sheboygan, these workshops cover timely topics such as emotional resets, healthy relationships, confident communication, stress and anxiety management, and building resilience. Whether you’re looking to start your year strong, strengthen your relationships, conquer stress, or protect your mind in the digital age, you’ll leave each session with actionable insights and renewed motivation.
These educational workshops are open to everyone and provide valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment. Registration is encouraged— the first 15 people to register for each session receive a Rogers Behavioral Health swag item. Come thrive with us and take the next step toward your best self.
Upcoming 2026 Workshops Topics: Emotional Reset: Start Your Year Strong (Jan 8) Heart Wise: Healthy Relationships for Life (Feb 12) Talk Like a Pro: Confident Communication (Mar 12) Spring Forward: Stress & Anxiety Buster (Apr 9) Social Media Smarts: Protecting Your Mind (May 14) Rise & Thrive: Building Resilience for Summer and Beyond (June 11)
*These workshops are not therapy or clinical consultations. They provide life skills education only and do not replace professional mental health care. |
Current Grant Funding Opportunities |
Recovery Housing for Transition-Aged Adults Due December 9, 2025
The Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications for funding to support recovery housing for adults 18-24 who have an opioid and/or stimulant use disorder.
Recovery residences are home-like, residential environments that promote healthy recovery from a substance use disorder and support people recovering from a substance use disorder through the use of peer recovery support.
Recovery housing provides the support needed for young people to transition from adolescence into adulthood with the assistance of services such as peer support, care coordination, and assistance navigating the challenges at this stage of life. Studies suggest that individuals in this age group respond to brief treatment and service models and innovative approaches (Source: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment). Recovery housing models place an emphasis on choice and self-determination; provide access to voluntary, individualized services and flexible supports; make peer support available while valuing the role of the peer; provide opportunities for social connection; and have a recovery orientation, including support for trauma recovery (Source: SAMHSA). The fourth edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) Continuum of Care, published in October of 2023, added an additional level of care, recovery residence (Source: ASAM Criteria). The addition of this level of care recognizes the importance of a supportive living environment to support clinical services. |
Prisoner Reintegration Program Due December 30, 2025
The Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications for funding to support individuals from Milwaukee County transitioning from prison or jail who face a range of behavioral, social, and economic challenges. Specifically, some of these challenges include but are not limited to substance use, mental health, physical health, social isolation, complex trauma, unemployment, and environmental factors.
The Prisoner Reintegration Program is under Wis. Stat. § 46.48(8). Under this authorization, DHS developed an application process to award funds to organizations to assist individuals reentering Milwaukee County.
Recipients of this funding will provide qualified staff, such as a case manager, certified peer specialist, or both, offering program participants individualized support and assistance with referral to community services. This could include but is not limited to housing, substance use/mental health counseling, employment assistance, transportation, educational, community engagement, health care, and family reunification. The reentry plan may consist of goals and objectives and challenges or barriers to achieve the goals and objectives. Recipients of this funding must collaborate with prisons and jails to coordinate release dates and meet with program participants within 48 hours of release. The coordination of care with community partners from pre- to post-release increases the likelihood of achieving successful community adjustment, creating prosocial relationships, minimizing substance use, and reducing recidivism. |
DHS Epilepsy Services Grant Due January 1, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) distributes grant funds in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 46.57. Private non-profit organizations or county departments are eligible to apply for the Epilepsy Services Grant to provide direct or indirect services to or on behalf of persons with epilepsy or their families (or both).
DHS may not allocate more than $50,000 per year to any agency under this grant pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.57. DHS cannot award more than $150,000 total to all grantees per grant year. |
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