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Light & Unite Red Week 2024

Each year, partners across Milwaukee County join forces for Light & Unite Red Week to promote healthy, drug- and alcohol-free living and support our community members who are improving their lives by remaining free of substance use and achieving holistic wellness.

Light & Unite Red promotes community-wide substance use prevention education and is led by the RISE Drug Free MKE coalition. Community organizations and other allies work together to shine a light on the dangers of substance use and to unite the Milwaukee community to engage in prevention, encourage treatment, and support recovery throughout the year. 

In alignment with National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, from March 18-24, Light & Unite Red 2024 will offer enlightening events, workshops, and resources to promote health and wellness for all ages throughout Milwaukee County.

Light & Unite Red Week is organized by the RISE Drug Free MKE Coalition and supported by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services. 

Light & Unite Red 2024 Events

Monday, March 18

  • 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training, sponsored by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. This virtual, interactive introduction to suicide awareness and prevention will cover statistics and intervention strategies. This training is at capacity. Click here to sign up for QPR on March 25.
  • 5 to 7 p.m.: Prevention Trivia Night at Safe & Sound, 4422 W. Leon Terrace, Milwaukee. Registration is not required. Get details. 

Tuesday, March 19

  • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Adult Mental Health First Aid Workshop presented by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute on Zoom. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Space is limited; pre-workshop course work is required. This session is at capacity. Click here to sign up for Community Advocates' training announcements so you can discover our workshops every month.
  • 2 to 3 p.m.: "Rock Your Red for Light Unite Red" Mocktails & Yoga at Pathfinders Drop-In Center, 4200 N. Holton St., Suite 400, Milwaukee. Learn more.

Wednesday, March 20

  • 1 to 2 p.m.: Creative Facilitation & Engagement Practices for Community Prevention Leaders Webinar presented by the Southeast Region of the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. Get details and register.
  • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: AODA Bingo at Pathfinders Drop-In Center, 4200 N. Holton St., Suite 400, Milwaukee. Learn more.
  • 5 to 7 p.m.: Sip Responsibly and Paint Night at Safe & Sound, 4422 W. Leon Terrace, Milwaukee. Registration is not required. Get details. 
  • 5 to 8 p.m.: South Shore Resource Fair sponsored by South Shore CARES at St. Francis High School, 4225 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis. RSVPs are appreciated but not required here.
  • 8 p.m.: Light the Hoan tonight! The Hoan Bridge will light up red to show the community's support for substance-free living. Watch the livestream at this link!

Thursday, March 21

  • 2 to 4 p.m.: AODA Jeopardy at Pathfinders Drop-In Center, 4200 N. Holton St., Suite 400, Milwaukee. Learn more.
  • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Community Skate Night at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, 2819 W. Richardson Place, Milwaukee. Sponsored by RISE Drug Free MKE. It's free! Bring roller skates if you can. Snacks and a hydration station will be available. Wear red to show your support! Registration required at this link.

Friday, March 22

  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Language Matters: Dignifying Lived Experiences Through Words Webinar presented by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. Honor Light & Unite Red Week with a conversation about language! This webinar will cover the importance of our words when discussing matters of substance use, mental health, and gender identity. Attendees can expect to learn about evolving terms and appropriate practices to dignify our community members. All are welcome to attend. Register here.
  • 5:45 to 8 p.m.: Community Care Night: Addiction, Healing, and Discovery organized by the Dominican Center, RISE Drug Free MKE, and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. This event has been rescheduled for April 5. Stay tuned for details.
  • 6 to 8 p.m.: "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" Movie Night at Pathfinders Drop-In Center, 4200 N. Holton St., Suite 400, Milwaukee. Learn more.

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