Better Ways to Cope (BWTC) is a community-centered harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery campaign powered by the Department of Health and Human Services. This multi-faceted movement uses media platforms to promote services, regrants funds to community organizations, shares resources with community members and equips everyone with the skills to cope in a better way.

Prevention refers to the efforts and strategies aimed at preventing the misuse, overuse, or addiction to substances such as drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. These efforts typically focus on educating individuals about the risks and consequences of substance abuse, promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles, providing support and resources for those at risk, and implementing policies and programs to reduce access to harmful substances.

Learn more about the Contingency Management Program at Outreach Community Health Centers.

FEBRUARY 6 | MARCH 6 | APRIL 3

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY :: Car seat check appointments provide an opportunity for a parent or caregiver to bring their car seat along with their vehicle to meet with a car seat technician who will review installation, use, and if necessary, guide the caregiver through any needed corrections.

During these appointments, the technician will provide education, answer any questions the caregiver may have, discuss next steps for the child such as when to move to the next type of seat, and make sure the caregiver feels comfortable installing their car seat independently. The technician and caregiver will ensure that the correct seat is being used for the child’s weight, height, and age. Car seat checks will be scheduled by appointment, available the first Thursday of each month (unless it’s a holiday or Outreach is closed). Appointments will be scheduled for 30 minutes.

Visit www.ochc-milw.org/carseatchecks for more information.

Have you chosen someone you trust to make healthcare decisions for you in case of illness?

An advance directive describes, in writing, treatments you want or do not want. It tells others what to do with your care if you get injured and cannot express your wishes. You can complete an advance directive if you are 18 or older and of sound mind.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has advance directive forms online. These forms are meant for you to complete without needing help from an attorney.

If interested in filling out paperwork that express your wishes, please come to a walk-in session or contact Kristin Simonson or Candace Coates for an appointment. Appointments take first priority. Call (414) 727-6320 to schedule an appointment.

Advance Directive Care Planning 2024: 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 (Third Monday of the month).

What to bring with you:

Name, address and phone number of the people you trust to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to.

Appointments are open to patients and staff.

Additional Program Documentation

Power of Attorney for Health Care

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/f00085.pdf

Living Will

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/f00060.pdf

Outreach Community Health Centers work to provide their patients with access to physicians, behavior health professionals, pharmacists, dental services and much more. In an effort to make healthcare accessible for your whole family, Outreach Community Health Centers provide affordable healthcare services regardless of insurance status. These health facilities work together with great partners such as Ascension, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and Froedert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. This year, they will be hosting the 2024 Community Health & Resource Fair which serves as an opportunity to empower individuals and communities to take charge of their health and well-being through education, resources and support.

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Our location is proud to host the County's highest volume machine and are continually dedicated to reducing stigma and keeping residents safe to resume their recovery journey. Learning how to use materials properly is key.

"According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), harm reduction is critical to keeping people who use drugs alive and as healthy as possible. Therefore, Behavioral Health Services of Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services has partnered with agencies to increase Milwaukee County residents’ access to harm reduction and prevention via vending machines." - county.milwaukee.gov

Take back your meds today and potentially save a life. 70% of opioid addictions start at home – often from unused medicine left in the medicine cabinets. Flushing unused medicine down the toilet or placing it in the trash only sends it to Lake Michigan and our waterways – the source of our drinking water – because waste treatment systems are not designed to break down medicine.

There’s only one safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication: at a drug take-back site. Outreach Community Health Centers is dedicated to making it easier for you to combat the opioid crisis by helping you safely dispose of unused prescription medicine at our secure take back my meds drop box.