A group of community leaders has announced the launch of Empathy Mental Health, a new nonprofit organization focused on “culturally responsive care.”
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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Researchers study how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men in Milwaukee
A new research project in Milwaukee is diving deep into how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men.
Posted inCommunity
Memorable story of 2024: 10 years after his death, Dontre Hamilton’s family calls for more policing reforms
A decade after her son, Dontre Hamilton, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, Maria Hamilton is still fighting for change.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Help wanted: Can the Milwaukee Police Department fix its hiring problem?
As the city risks missing mandates that require beefing up the number of police officers, the Milwaukee Police Department struggles to fill vacancies
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
LGBTQ+ Milwaukeeans share their concerns ahead of the election
NNS asked LGBTQ+ community members what issues are most urgent to them in this election.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 23
Attend an opening reception at Latino Arts Inc.; enjoy the Heal the Hood block party; connect with Washington Heights residents; attend a school supply giveaway for Natives; and have some outdoor fun for your mental health.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: How we can better support the mental health needs of Black men
Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging can be crucial for emotional healing. However, many African American men may not have been taught or encouraged to develop these supportive relationships.
Posted inCommunity, Multimedia
Video: How one group strives to ‘normalize the conversation’ about mental health
Milwaukee NNS met up with Black Space HQ,, a mental wellness group that hopes to “normalize the conversation” around Black and Brown peoples’ mental health.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
How Milwaukee’s Native community is fighting a surge in opioid deaths
Indigenous communities in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin are in the grips of an opioid epidemic, experts warn.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
It’s Pride Month: Here’s how to find LGBTQ+ resources in Milwaukee
June is Pride Month. We’ve compiled a list of organizations that serve LGBTQ+ people in the city