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Coalition Buildingand Growth
Launched in September 2010, statewide initiative with two major goals: To alleviate the fear and stigma associated
with mental illness and suicide statewide To build a statewide network of resources
to assist local coalitions in their efforts
Overall Goal – to reduce the number of lives lost in Wisconsin to the tragedy of suicide
Why? Wisconsin currently ranks 22nd in the
country for suicide rates In 2008, Wisconsin saw over 740 suicides Wisconsin’s suicide rate of 12.6 is higher
than the national average of 11.3 The national ratio of suicides to homicides
is nearly 2:1; in Wisconsin, that ratio is 4:1 Wisconsin has a higher rate of alcohol
abuse and firearm deaths
Why? The good news is that our combined efforts
are working! Youth suicide rates are trending downward
nationally – and in our state overall since 2001
Stigma around talking about suicide and mental illness is being diminished – we can talk about it publicly more
But our adult suicide rate is still very high
Why Coalition Building? Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Strategy
(2002)
“Effective suicide prevention efforts have to take place at the local level where local needs and resources are best understood.”
Why Coalition Building? While we have a statewide initiative,
local involvement and participation gets noticed more and usually has better effect
To be honest, there is not a lot of funding for suicide prevention available – local coalitions are able to do more with less through hands-on projects, working with local organizations and media and local fundraising efforts
What Should the Coalition Look Like? Totally up to you and your community
There is no right or wrong way to get started – or who starts the group
What are the perceived needs of the community that will be served?
Who will you need to help you meet these needs?
Who can help you get a feel for the community perception and needs?
What Should the Coalition Look Like? Take an inventory of those already involved – and what sector
they represent Who else can be of help?
(Discussion)
Suggestions:Mental Health Professional
SurvivorLaw EnforcementSchool RepresentativeFuneral DirectorCoroner/Medical ExaminerAttorney
Business SectorMediaEmergency Room PersonnelVeteranClergyHigh School/College StudentsOthers?
What Should the Coalition Look Like?
Mental Health System
What Should the Coalition Look Like?
Mental Health System
Schools
What Should the Coalition Look Like?
Mental Health System Schools
HealthcarePublic Health
What Should the Coalition Look Like?
Mental Health System
SchoolsHealthcare Public Health
Child WelfareFaith
CommunitiesLaw
Enforcement
Getting Started Start with a Mission Statement
A working document that describes the purpose of the group
________ Coalition realizes that the suicide rate in our community as well as in the state of Wisconsin is excessively high. We also acknowledge that even one death by suicide is too many. Therefore we will strive to reduce the number of suicides in our area through awareness and education programs that will help alleviate the stigma and fear that surrounds mental illness and suicide, thus allowing people to get the help they need and save lives.
Getting Started Have data that supports the need
use: Burden of Suicide Report Injury Research Center/MCW: local evaluator:
WI Violent Death Reporting System DIV. of Public Health PH data Div. of Public Instruction: Youth Risk Behavior
Survey MHA Toolkit (PSW website)
Getting Started What the Burden of Suicide Document
provides: Reports for each county Data on costs for emergency detentions,
hospital visits which could be helpful for statement of need in grant requests
Attention to veterans and suicide and information from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Getting Started Determine your goals
What are we trying to accomplish? What are our community’s strengths
and needs? What are our objectives and what types of
activities seem logical? Determine which goals are most likely to be
accomplished in the first year Be realistic Be measureable
Getting Started Begin a work plan for the group
The work plan will be our road map for the organization – written documentation of your goals and objectives, the tasks to be done, by whom, by when and measuring devices
It also helps determine your needs as far as members, fundraising and more
Getting StartedSAMPLE STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission Statement: Vision Statement:
Long Term Goal Medium Term Goal
Short Term Goal
Focus Audience
Lead Responsibility
CompletionDate
Evaluation Indicators
Objective 1
1.
Tasks
Objective 2
1.
Tasks
Getting Started Use those goals and objectives as a
recruiting tool for new members – shows that the group has a plan and has a need for certain people The size of the group can matter. It may
take large groups longer to define and agree on common objectives and activities. Yet larger groups may have more resources to accomplish certain tasks.
Getting Started Determine needs – manpower and
financial Though coalitions can usually run on
a minimal budget, remember each member’s time is also a valuable contribution.
Finding what opportunities exist to meet the group’s goals and objectives (this may be an objective and task for the group work plan)
Getting Started Have a plan for the future
Determine meetings – how often, where Develop sustainability plan
Leadership of the group – important! Recruiting new members Retention of current members
Evaluate and evolve Remember that the coalition is a living
“organism” and needs to be nurtured, allowing for growth, changes and improvement
The Coalition Gain Community Buy-in
Provide information to the outlying community that is current and apropos to the goals of the group and community needs
Invite the community - provide educations, exhibit at health fairs, let the community know you exist and why
Take into consideration the overall attitude toward mental illness and suicide and begin with the appropriate steps
The Coalition Welcome and use community leaders as
supporters and liaisons The clergy can be a huge help in select areas
of the community – and can help bridge gaps and dispel rumors and misconceptions
Area politicians, popular celebrities, business and community leaders – all may be able to assist in your efforts
Include youth – they can tall you how to reach their generation – same goes for elder adults
Join the Team Use Prevent Suicide Wisconsin resources
Debi Traeder – Coalition Coordinator www.preventsuicidewi.org
Meet other coalitions in your region Learn of programs that others do Collaborate with other coalitions for assistance
with your new projects Use the information and materials provided
Become another resource by adding your coalition information to the website, too!
Join the Team
There are coalitions building all over the state – some have been around for years, some just starting – all with a common purpose!
Prevent Suicide WisconsinMental Health America-Wisconsin
What Is Your Name?! Do you already have an organization
name for your coalition?
Let’s get it on the Prevent Suicide Wisconsin website (just contact Debi)
Prevent Suicide WisconsinMental Health America-Wisconsin
What Is Your Name?! Many coalitions have chosen to take on a
personalized form of the statewide logoExample:
Provides a visual “link” to the statewide initiative – and it’s free (contact Debi)
Prevent Suicide WisconsinMental Health America-Wisconsin
What Else Can We Do For You?Trainings?
QPRSOSACTOther mental health-related programs
Prevent Suicide WisconsinMental Health America-Wisconsin
What Else Can We Do For You? Need help with your coalition? Getting started Building membership Event ideas Press release writing Brochure development
Debi TraederSuicide Prevention Coordinator
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Coordinator
