Briarpatch offers a Parent Support Program that meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 6-7p on Zoom and the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 6-7p on Zoom. For Parent Support and Parent Support Group/Program please contact the Program Manager for an in-person intake meeting. The Parent Support Program services are designed to assist concerned parents and caregivers of a youth or young adult experienceing one or more of the following challenges:

• Drug or alcohol abuse

• Mental Health challenges

• Truancy and academic problems

• Chronic runaway behaviors

• Physical violence and abusive behaviors

• Self-harm and cutting

• Parent/child conflict

• Difficulty with interpersonal relationships

CASE MANAGEMENT:

Short-term case management services offered to address parent/youth conflict

• Consultation

• Brief family counseling

• Referrals and Resources

Peer & Parent Peer Support Office Hours

Peer Support: M-F 10-2; sharonr@namidanecounty.org

Parent Peer Support: W-F 10-2; oleka@namidanecounty.org

What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist?

A Peer Support Specialist is someone with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, or trauma who is trained to provide support, encouragement, and guidance to others facing similar situations, often focusing on recovery and wellness.

Reach out to one of our Certified Peer Support or Parent Peer Support Specialists to make an appointment.

Appointments available via phone, virtual, and in-person.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a wide arrange of resources for families to explore.
https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/parent-resources 

UW Health Behavioral Health and Recovery Clinic

https://www.uwhealth.org/treatments/addiction-services#KVgZbAYgCuq4Yp3WPzqKs

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Clinic located in Madison, helps young people and adults who are beginning their recovery. The program focuses on each person's strengths and resilience and invites family involvement. This is an outpatient service. Please contact 608-282-8270 for more information.