Recovery Implementation Task Force

Vision Statement

Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers of all ages and cultures in Wisconsin are thriving under the principles of recovery in all aspects of life. Mental Health and Substance Abuse services throughout the state incorporate recovery focused principles such that all consumers can move into recovery. 

Mission Statement

To transform Wisconsin mental health and substance abuse services to embody recovery, hope, dignity and empowerment throughout the lifespan, in partnership with the Department of Health Services, Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery.

Active Participants:

Mark Clark and Ed Erwin, Co-chairs

Rose Barber-Minano, Dee Barnard, Julie Berg, Serge Blasberg, Faith Boersma, Fran Coleman, Marlene Driessen, Ed Erwin, Ginger Fobart, David Freudenthal, Maria Hanson, Jane Johnston, Alyce Knowlton-Jablonski, Karen Lane, Val Levno, Jennie Lowenberg, Andrew MacGregor, Richard Machotka, Jonathan McKool, Shelley Monroe, Mary Neubauer, Alice Pauser, Robin Pedersen, Jim Sabatke, Sue Schuler, Luann Simpson

Committees Of the Task Force:

Membership and Outreach

Chair: Shelly Monroe, Staff: Faith Boersma

Dual Recovery

Co-chairs: Mark Clark and Ed Erwin, Staff: Faith Boersma

Recovery Education

Co-chairs: Robin Pedersen and Alyce Knowlton-Jablonski, Staff: Cheryl Lofton

Integrated Health Care

Co-chairs: Maria Hanson and Marie Nesemann, Staff: Donna Riemer

Peer Specialist

Co-chairs: Mary Neubauer and Sue Schuler, Staff: Laleña Lampe

Links:

Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative (exit DHS)

Wisconsin Mental Health Peer Specialist Certification (exit DHS)

Recovery Story: Mary Neubauer (exit DHS)

Last Revised: February 20, 2013