BayCare Clinic Foundation awarded a $101,570 grant to Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. to support its initiative to increase access to mental health care.
The grant will fund a multifaceted initiative that provides barrier-free counseling services to victims of crime, survivors of sexual assault and abuse, youth facing multiple obstacles, and community members confronting financial and language barriers. The project also includes strategic investments in workforce development, such as a Clinical Internship and school-based mental health collaborations, to nurture the next generation of behavioral health providers.
The program aims to serve at least 650 additional individuals while significantly expanding therapeutic sessions and clinical training opportunities.
“This grant is a game-changer for our community as the project leverages the strengths of our clinical team at Family Services as well as those of our critical partners, like Casa ALBA Melanie Hispanic Resource Center of Greater Green Bay, to extend critical mental health services to those who need them most, all while training tomorrow’s mental health professionals. We are honored to partner with BayCare Clinic Foundation in this essential work,” said Tana Koss, vice president of programs and strategy at Family Services.
Services under this project will be offered at multiple locations, including Family Services Counseling Clinics in Green Bay and Menasha, Casa ALBA Melanie Hispanic Resource Center of Greater Green Bay, the Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center, and through school-based programs across 17 sites.
