A mental-health initiative that began with a 2020 Dane County grant has grown into one of Madison’s most comprehensive community-based support systems for young people.
Category: Health
Collaborative Storytelling: How we do community-based, solutions focused work in Madison
In Fall 2024, Madison Commons launched an initiative to explore how journalists might act as caregivers in hyperlocal communities, working in collaboration with a nonprofit
Learn about the combined resources of the Homeless Services Consortium of Dane County
This story is part of a two-year (2024-26) series prioritizing solutions to housing insecurity through collaborative storytelling. For more information about the series, please see the
The heart behind Apex Nutrition
True health goes beyond nutrition—it thrives in the connections we build and in the communities that support us. Apex Nutrition in Middleton, a nutrition bar
NAMI Dane County bolsters peer support as mental health funding dwindles
In Wisconsin, the closure of vital mental health resources like Uplift Wisconsin has left a gap in support for those in need. The helpline, or
Common Ground with… Itzel Martinez Castillo
A behavior health care coordinator at Access Community Health Centers and an organizer within Madison’s Oaxacan-American recreational basketball scene, Itzel Martinez Castillo, 25, is passionate
The power of two pedals: Biking brings numerous benefits in Madison
Laura Sollinger’s legs burned with every push of the pedal as she climbed the steep hill on her red bike. Her breath came in ragged
Madison’s CARES program survives potential budget cuts, set to expand
Potential cuts to the city of Madison’s budget threatened a successful program that’s aimed at better serving people in crisis. The Community Alternative Response Emergency
The “leave the leaf” movement: Embracing eco-friendly yard care
While fallen leaves are often seen as lawn litter that needs to be cleared away, they can actually be a valuable asset to enrich lawns
Zen on the rooftop: Joan Herzing’s journey to calm minds
“You’re sitting in front of an aquarium window. You’re comfortable, you’re dry, you’re safe and you’re looking at the fish that are swimming past you.
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