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Coordinated Specialty Care participants benefit from meaningful connections with providers, friends, and family helping them live their best lives. Learn how this program helps those impacted by early serious #MentalIllness or first episode psychosis: dhs.wisconsin.gov/csc/index.htm

In Wisconsin, no one is alone in their journey to overcome #opioid use disorder. Six treatment centers serve 40+ counties, providing medication-assisted recovery and counseling – which research suggests results in the best outcomes: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/treatm… #RecoveryIsPossible

Tickets are going fast for Wisconsin’s only gathering focused on building healthy communities by preventing #SubstanceUse. Register now for the 2025 Substance Use Prevention Conference with 25 engaging workshops and networking opportunities: dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/preventio…  #PrevConWI

When you need to talk to someone about your #MentalHealth, the @988Lifeline is available 24/7 by phone, text message, and online chat: dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/988.htm

Keep your cool during a midweek blast of heat with these tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-s… #wiwx #NationalWeatherService #heatwave #ReadyWis

After all the #rain during the week, there may be things around your yard holding water and that's prime for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Tip, toss, and drain any standing water to #FightTheBite. Info: dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-… #Wisconsin #NationalWeatherService #wiwx

Heading to a #fair or petting #zoo? Maybe you're working with your own #livestock. Whenever you're around animals, be sure to wash your hands-especially after petting them-to keep from getting sick. Learn more at dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p… #Wisconsin #countyfairs #fairseason

There's so much fun to be had when it's summer in #Wisconsin . Sometimes though, we feel like we have to drink more than we want to. You can still have fun without drinking. There's support to help you make a change. Learn how at dhs.wisconsin.gov/alcohol/index.… #alcoholfree #PartyTime

Learn about the tick that you found on yourself, your child, or a pet. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1.) Visit the tick identification service site to answer a few questions about the tick. 2.) Take a clear picture of the tick. 3.) Submit for info and tips! dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin…

When you're #sick you don't want to take the chance of making others sick too. So if you have a fever, nausea, diarrhea, a cough, or a rash, do yourself and others a favor, stay home when you're sick. dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/respir… #Wisconsin #emojiday

Take care to prevent injuries if you're cleaning up #storm damage today. That includes watching out for exposed nails, broken glass, and especially downed power lines. Find ways to stay safe during and after severe weather at dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/storms… #wiwx #NationalWeatherService

#Summer zooms by fast! Take a moment – at the beach, in your backyard, or by a campfire – to slow down and talk with the kids in your life about the dangers of underage #drinking. We can help you get started with #SmallTalksWI: dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/in… #alcohol #AlcoholFree

You'll want to be #weather aware today as #storms are expected across most of the #Wisconsin and some could be severe. Be sure you have a few ways to get watches and warnings and have a plan to be safe. Learn more at dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/storms… #wiwx #NationalWeatherService

Looking for a way to jumpstart your health care career? Become a Certified Direct Care Professional (#CDCP) or Certified Nurse Aide (#CNA) – for free. ➡ Unlock a world of #career opportunities in #HealthCare with #WisCaregiverCareers: wiscaregivercareers.com

Most people are familiar with #bug spray, but do you know you can use permethrin to treat clothing and gear which helps prevent #tick and #mosquito bites? Follow these tips to use permethrin effectively and safely. Learn more ways to #FightTheBite at dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prev…

COMING UP: #Medicaid Director Bill Hanna joins a @WiHealthNews panel to talk about the impact of the federal budget reconciliation bill on Wisconsinites.

"It's incredibly important for Wisconsinites to understand how the decisions being made by the president and Congress negatively impact the health and nutrition of families across the state.” Get details: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/…

Did you get #rain? Check things around your yard that could be holding water like flower pots, wheelbarrows, and kiddie pools. #Mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in standing water. #FightTheBite with these tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/environmental/… #wiwx #NationalWeatherService