University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: community-engaged

Community Partnership Works to Provide Medical Respite Shelter to Unhoused Families

In 2025, 24% of homeless people were part of families with children. When these families face a medical crisis, such as a parent recovering from surgery or a complicated birth, they are often discharged from the hospital to the streets or to shelters not equipped to handle their medical recovery. To address this need, JustDane, …

Centering Community Voices on Experiences with Mental Health Crisis Services

A mental health crisis can be a stressful and frightening experience for people living with mental illness and their loved ones, and being able to access effective and compassionate services can make all the difference. In Wisconsin, people experiencing a mental health crisis often have to turn to police, which can escalate into a dangerous …