WISE initiative with lesson on being a safe person for those struggling with mental health
![](/images/cbslogo_gray.png?x)
-
1:48
Man charged in Prince McCree’s murder sentenced to life in...
-
1:43
Onlookers enjoy Air and Water Show practice ahead of big weekend...
-
1:26
Brewers help fight hunger at Summer Sizzle event
-
2:07
’Justice, fairness, equity’: Milwaukee County leaders celebrate...
-
2:58
CBS 58 checks out Milwaukee’s 42nd annual German Fest
-
5:21
CBS 58’s Feel Good Fridays: Lakefront fun, German Fest and...
-
2:40
Meet CBS 58’s Pet of the Week: Esther
-
2:02
Pleasant start to a busy weekend in Milwaukee
-
2:10
Armed robbery attempt ends with gunfire exchange in Wauwatosa,...
-
3:08
Drew Burgoyne tastes treats in Tosa
-
3:06
Eduardo Galvan appointed MPS interim superintendent, despite...
-
2:13
Multiple festivals expected to draw thousands to Milwaukee’s...
The Wisconsin Initiative for Stigma Elimination (WISE), staffed and partially funded by Rogers Behavioral Health, has created a new tool for people who want to offer support to others, to identify as a “Safe Person” one can feel comfortable talking to.
WISE has created the attached decal for people to display in their offices, home, cars and social media to let people know that they are willing to offer a non-judgmental listening ear and effective support when able.
The decal includes seven promises people seek to do: 1.Acknowledge that reaching out for support is a strength. 2.Listen and react non-judgmentally. 3.Respond in a calm and reassuring manner. 4.Reflect back the feelings, strengths, and ideas I hear when listening. 5.Ask how I can be helpful and respond as I am able. 6.Do what I can to connect to other supports if asked. 7.Maintain confidentiality and communicate if exceptions exist. The decal can be downloaded at safeperson.org
According to Sue McKenzie, WISE facilitative co-leader, “This concept is being introduced into places of business, congregations, and schools, like Hamilton High School in Waukesha County and Audubon High Schools where teen mentors were not only trained on the promises, but also helped to create a video about how to be a Safe Person.
To learn how to get the decal click here