Menomonee Falls Collective Impact

Exposure to reading at a young age is crucial for long-term success in school and beyond, and the data shows the number of young children increasing. The intent of this work group is to provide new families with resources to support literacy and language development and also build their connection with community organizations who support literacy development.

MISSION: Improve the mental health of the Menomonee Falls community

VISION: Mental health is the foundation for the well-being of the collective community.

Core Values:

• Inclusive
• Supportive
• Connected
• Compassionate

Waukesha County health data shows that mental health conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent. The intent of this work group is to bring together local service providers and community organizations to reduce mental health stigma and improve early interventions for residents and families living with mental health conditions.

The data shows our senior (80+) population growing. The intent of this work group is foster an all inclusive community where those with dementia will be enabled to live as independently as possible and continue to be engaged in community life.

What is a Dementia-Friendly Community?

• Recognizes dementia
• Promotes early detection
• Creates dementia-friendly environments
• Holds the capacity for a crisis response system
• Trains businesses to be dementia -friendly
• Provides services and support to have individuals with dementia have the highest quality of life