The term "Kikijire" is Ho-Chunk for "help each other," which is the name of our Community Crisis Response program. This 24/7 service is a mobile crisis team that provides immediate behavioral health support to individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis within the Winnebago community.
Bringing Care to You in Crisis
Rather than requiring individuals or families to travel to an emergency department or involve law enforcement when it may not be necessary, our crisis responders meet people where they are (at home, school, work, or another safe community location) to provide timely support, compassionate intervention, and connection to care. We know that every crisis is different; our culturally grounded approach provides personalized trauma-informed care.
Intervention Services Available
- Crisis assessment and evaluation
- De-escalation and stabilization support
- Safety planning
- Brief therapeutic intervention
- Referrals to behavioral health and community resources
- Connection to traditional healing and cultural supports
- Follow-up services to promote continuity of care
Services are designed to help individuals and families navigate crises while maintaining dignity, safety, and connection to community supports.
Normalizing Mental Health
Your mental health is just as critical as your physical health. You are a whole person, and being health requires caring for both your mental and physical well-being.
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A mental health crisis may not always be something you can see, but that doesn't make it any less serious. Just as you would seek help for a physical emergency, it's important to seek help during a mental health crisis. Our Community Crisis Response team is available 24/7 to help.