Aurora Healing & Advocacy Services

"The facility will be open around the clock, 365 days a year, fully staffed with health experts. The center is aimed for the community whether patients are admitted voluntarily or involuntarily."

New Mental Health Emergency Center to open doors in 53205 ZIP code The Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex located in Wauwatosa was open for more than 40 years but health experts say a majority of the patients came from the city of Milwaukee.

Proud to have UMOS Latina Resource Center as a community partner serving survivors of sexual and domestic violence!

Mariana Rodriguez Built a Space for Latinas to Thrive The impact the Latina Resource Center has made over the last two decades.

The Training Subcommittee within the OVP Faith Community Collaborative Partnership is hosting Trauma, Resilience and Faith 101 on Wednesday, August 17th from 10 am until 12 pm. Our facilitators are Anya Gordon and Kirsten Peachy of Advocate Aurora Health. The registration is available via QR code and the link below.

Trauma, Resilience and Faith 101
Aug 17, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89645037910?pwd=NCthM0tiYmlCRVBTYmZIa1BvZUY5dz09

In response to the surge of lives lost due to domestic and intimate partner violence, the community is invited to join a special virtual meeting hosted by the Milwaukee Domestic Violence Committee TODAY at 3:00 p.m. to discuss how we all can come together to create solutions. Zoom link and more details included in the attached press release.

Statement from the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.

RAINN has launched a Redefining Resilience, a new series for child sexual abuse survivors. Survivors will receive information once a week via text for eight weeks.

If you're looking for more support, we offer free counseling for adult survivors of sexual violence (both recent and/or child sexual abuse). Call our 24/7 line at 414-219-5555 for more information.

Redefining Resilience RAINN’s New Series for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors | RAINN RAINN has launched Redefining Resilience, a new series for child sexual abuse survivors. Once you subscribe, RAINN will send you a text each week for eight weeks to alert you to new materials.

Effective July 16, individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts can access the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline via a new 988 dialing code.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors who will listen, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available, even after 988 is launched nationally.

Happening this Sunday!

Join us next weekend as we come together as a community in healing all that we’ve endured from the impacts of Covid-19.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Check out some of the events taking place the next few weeks!

Thank you to David Caruso and Adam Steffan for dropping off donations for our patients yesterday! Instead of receiving or giving Christmas gifts this year they asked friends and family to participate in donating clothing and personal care items to our department. They also personally added to the significant donations. New items like warm clothing, undergarments, hygiene products and more are provided to our patients who need them!

We are proud to have served survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence for several decades and will continue to provide easy access to individualized care and services including emergency care, counseling, emotional support and forensic nursing, as well as connecting our patients to comprehensive OB/GYN, integrative medicine, and primary care services for years to come. We are not closing the Healing Center, and in fact, are expanding our services when we relocate from our Bruce Street location in late 2022 to a more accessible and larger space one block away from Aurora Sinai Medical Center at 1022 N. 12th Street. This new location will allow the Aurora Healing Center to serve more survivors in a warm, inviting space specifically designed with feedback from our patients. The center has provided virtual services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Once in the new space, we will offer our patients parking, security and other additional safety measures like social distancing and enhanced COVID protocols, allowing us to safely resume face-to-face services and in-person group counseling.

We're hiring for a full time advocacy position! The person in this role supports survivors of sexual and domestic violence through their healing journey. This is a hospital based position. To apply, follow this link: https://careers.aah.org/job/14439548/healing-advocate-milwaukee-wi/

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Call (414-219-5555), Text (414-219-1551) or chat (https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/healing-advocacy-services/) with us if you need to talk!

If you need to talk, we're here to listen! Volunteers and staff are available to provide support, referrals and more! Survivors-you are not alone!

On Saturday, September 18th, we will host our final Summer of Healing event. It will be held at Sherman Park from 2-5 pm. This month, we are focusing on su***de prevention, awareness and healing. Please come out, engage and enjoy your final summer event.

National Su***de Prevention Week People have become increasingly comfortable talking about their mental health, particularly this past year. But the topic of su***de – when it comes up – is still scary for many people to think about. It’s time to deepen the conversation.

You are not alone!

This Sunday, August 29th at Alice's Garden stop by the Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair! For more information and to register follow this link: https://www.vipsocio.com/event/ittakesavillage2021

If you're struggling to feel grounded after a crisis or something triggering, don't hesitate to connect with us via our 24/7 hotline (414-219-5555) or textline (414-219-1551). We're here for you!

The Summer of Healing Campaign will include monthly events that offer resources and training for the community. For additional information please contact Karin Tyler, Family Injury & Violence Prevention Manager - [email protected].

During the entire month of July, our friends at Five O’Clock Steakhouse are donating a portion of sales to Sojourner Family Peace Center!

A delicious way to support domestic violence survivors — Sojourner During the entire month of July, our friends at Five O’Clock Steakhouse are donating a portion of sales to Sojourner. The steakhouse has a long history of giving back to the community

‘It’s all about love’: The Office of Violence Prevention’s Arnitta Holliman shares her vision for Milwaukee “She moves without judgment … She sees human need before aberrant behavior.” Meet Arnitta Holliman, the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention.

Stuck In A Rut? Sometimes Joy Takes A Little Practice If you've been feeling blah recently, you're not alone. The good news is you can retrain your brain to feel happier. Here's how to shift your mood and restore your well-being.

We're just a call (414-219-5555) or text (414-219-1551) away.

Do you have a personal crisis plan? In times of crisis don't hesitate to reach out to our 24/7 hotline (414-219-5555), or our text line (414-219-1551). You don't have to be alone!

We're available via phone (talk or text!) and online chat! Reach out if you need support--we're here to listen.

Chat services are available via our website: https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/healing-advocacy-services

June is Pride Month! Happy Pride!

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May is . According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau & the National Center for Health Statistics, the pandemic has caused 1 in 3 people to experience heightened stress & anxiety. A GREAT way to reframe your worries is by disrupting anxiety.

May 19th is National Trauma Survivors Day and we want to remind you that healing is not linear, and you are not alone!

If you need to talk, you can call our 24/7 hotline at 414-219-5555, or reach us via text (414-219-1551) or chat (https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/healing-advocacy-services)