Building Connection, Strengthening Recovery: Dane County’s Recovery Housing Coalition
At Safe Communities, meaningful change happens when systems come together—not just to share information, but to build relationships and move forward with a shared purpose. This quarter, we’re proud to […]
News Release: Strengthening Community Safety: Monona Grove School District and Safe Communities Launch O.A.K. Box Partnership
News ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026 Strengthening Community Safety: Monona Grove School District and Safe Communities Launch O.A.K. Box Partnership Schools are places where people gather every day. Students attend classes Monday […]
Seen, Supported, Stronger: Thanks to Safe Communities
Seen, Supported, Stronger: Thanks to Safe Communities Angela Phelps In late 2019 and early 2020, I was housed at the Dane County Jail after having been continuously incarcerated for nearly […]
Navigating Substance Use During the Holidays: Support, Safety, & Compassion
Navigating Substance Use During the Holidays: Support, Safety, and Compassion The holiday season can be difficult for many people, especially those living with substance use challenges. Stress, grief, and other […]
Sources of Strength & Other Programming: Building Resilient Youth in Dane County
Sources of Strength & Other Programming: Building Resilient Youth in Dane County Our voices have power. When so much seems out of our control, we still have the ability […]
Safely Handling Medications: Resources in Dane County
Safely Handling Medications: Resources in Dane County Every year on the last Saturday of October, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held. This year, it falls on October 25, […]
Holding Space: Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity in Wisconsin
Holding Space for Conversations about Suicide Holding Space is an interactive two-hour training that introduces paradigm shifts and helps build skills to support people who are thinking about suicide. It […]
News Release – 16 Dane County Locations Offering Free, Safe, Environmentally-Friendly Medicine Disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 26th
16 Dane County Locations Offering Free, Safe, Environmentally-Friendly Medicine Disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 26th This event encourages everyone to dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted […]
Allow us to re-introduce ourselves, the Suicide Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition (SPHRC) of Dane County!
Allow us to re-introduce ourselves, the Suicide Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition (SPHRC) of Dane County! After listening to feedback from group members, a larger discussion and voting process began […]
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 Update
We are reaching out to inform you of an update regarding Safe Communities, Momentum in Recovery, and the AAOC’s International Overdose Awareness Day event. The Annual International Overdose Awareness Day […]