Mental Health Symposium

St. Croix County hosts annual Mental Health Symposiums to share knowledge and resources, but also to help us better understand and address behavioral health crisis events to improve outcomes for the people of St. Croix County. Each year we plan to cover a topic in the area of mental health that impacts the communities we serve. During these symposiums we collaborate with professionals in various areas related to mental health to share local data, perspectives, and resources.

We held our 3rd Annual Mental Health Symposium on May 1 at St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, Wisconsin. The topic for this symposium was ”Supporting Young Minds: Understanding Mental Health in Emerging Adults”. This was a collaborative effort to deepen our understanding and extend support for the mental health challenges faced by our youth and emerging adults. We looked at research and statistics to better understand the mental health landscape among emerging adults. Peer Support Specialists and young adults shared their personal journeys with mental health challenges. Industry professionals and educators shared practical advice on how to approach and help someone facing difficulties with mental health or substance use.

Watch the Mental Health Symposium

Watch the recording and find data, resources, and advice on how to approach and help someone facing difficulties with mental health or substance use.


Watch the Peer Support Interview

Sophie, Kyle, and Jared, talk about their experiences with mental health challenges and substance use to help those living through similar experiences.


Agenda

Agenda for the 2024 Mental Health Symposium
Topics Presenters
Introduction Bob Rohret – St. Croix County Health and Human Services Director
Understanding Youth Mental Health Through Data Elle Klasen – St. Croix County Interim Public Health Administrator

James Tabatt – St. Croix County CCS Supervisor

Fostering Interdependence: How can schools strengthen youth mental health? Dr. Anna Schick – Assistant Professor at UW River Falls 
Discussing Suicide and Substance Use: How do you talk with someone you're concerned about?  Dr. Amy Evans – Associate Professor at Bethel University
Peer Support – Lived Experiences, Successes, and Challenges Sophie Hansen – Northwest Passage Transitions Certified Peer Support Specialist

Kyle Van Blaircom – Northwest Passage Transitions Certified Peer Support Specialist

Jared Norlander – St. Croix County Treatment Court Recovery Coach

Panel of Emerging Adults

Q&A Panel All Presenters

Thank You!

We want to thank everyone who attended and all of the presenters for sharing their experience and insight. And a special thank you to community partners for sharing their resources and making this event possible: 

  • St. Croix Central School District
  • Hudson School District 
  • Arbor Place
  • Family Resource Center of the St. Croix Valley
  • Health Partners – Make it OK
  • NAMI – St. Croix Valley
  • Turningpoint 
  • United Way - 211 
  • UW-Extension 
  • St. Croix County Health & Human Services
  1. 1 Presenters standing on stage at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  2. 2 Bob Rohret presenting at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  3. 3 Elle Klasen presenting at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  4. 4 James Tabatt presenting at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  5. 5 Dr. Anna Schick presenting at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  6. 6 Dr. Amy Evans presenting at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  7. 7 A panel of young adults speaking at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  8. 8 National Alliance on Mental Illness resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  9. 9 Hudson School District resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  10. 10 Turningpoint resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  11. 11 UW Extension resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  12. 12 Make It OK resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  13. 13 Family Resource Center resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  14. 14 Northwest Passage resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  15. 15 Arbor Place resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  16. 16 St. Croix County HHS resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  17. 17 St. Croix County ADRC resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  18. 18 Attendees visiting the resource tables at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.
  19. 19 Resource table at St. Croix County's Mental Health Symposium.

Where can you get help?

We know life is difficult when you’re struggling with mental health or substance use. Remember that it’s OK to ask for help and support is available to help you and your loved ones. St. Croix County’s Behavioral Health Emergency Services and Crisis Program provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, dial 911 and ask for the Mental Health Crisis Team.

For non-emergency services please call 715-246-8255 to set up an appointment or get information on resources.

Past Symposiums