Waukesha County Health and Human Services

05/05/2026

Come visit us today at the Waukesha Public Library Volunteer Fair from 11-1! There are 22 local organizations represented offering a variety of opportunities for people who are interested in serving our community!

05/04/2026

Join our team this summer!

Waukesha County Health & Human Services is looking for a Communications Assistant to join our experienced and energized communications team in a hands-on summer internship. This is a great opportunity for someone who is collaborative, curious, and motivated to gain real-world experience while supporting meaningful public-facing work that helps inform and connect our community.

In this 24-hours-per-week role, the Communications Assistant will contribute across:
➡️ Digital communications
➡️ Print materials
➡️ Social media
➡️ Web content

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a growth mindset who is ready to jump in, learn quickly, and build valuable communications and design experience. There is also potential for the role to continue in some capacity into the fall, depending on department needs and overall fit.

Apply here:
https://waukeshacounty.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Communications-Assistant_JR100643

05/01/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. No better time than now to attend an info session. https://waukeshafostercareinfo.eventbrite.com

04/30/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the recognition of our Waukesha County Emergency Management team following last August’s flooding event. Responding to a crisis like that takes coordination, commitment, and countless hours behind the scenes, and this was truly a team effort across departments and partners.

From planning to response to recovery, so many people came together to support our community when it mattered most. We’re grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and heart our teams bring to this work every day. 💙

Yesterday, the City of Brookfield, WI Police Department recognized Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Freeman and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Grant Deal for their work during the 2025 flooding event that impacted the City of Brookfield.

Our office is grateful for the recognition and continued support from City of Brookfield, WI Police Department, City of Brookfield WI Fire Department, and City of Brookfield, WI Government.

04/30/2026

As Volunteer Month comes to a close, we want to once again thank our dedicated volunteers for the many ways they serve our community each day. This past weekend, our Alcohol and Substance Use Mentors gathered for their annual brunch, celebrating with family and fellow mentors.

Thank you for your hard work, you all deserve it!

04/29/2026

Waukesha County HHS and Waukesha County Public Health were proud to be represented at the Men’s Health Fair during the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. North Central Regional Conference, where partners shared education on kidney health, mental health, stroke, overdose prevention, and Narcan distribution with more than 90 men ages 20–80.

Thank you to partners including Michael Crowley with the National Kidney Foundation and community collaborators helping advance these important conversations. Events like this help us listen and learn, and your voice matters too.

Take the 2026 Community Health Survey and help shape health priorities in Waukesha County for the next few years. It takes about ten minutes, and your input can make a difference.

Take the survey today: https://www.research.net/r/HealthyWauk

A few minutes of your time can shape years of community health priorities.

04/27/2026

Partnership in action.

New Addiction Policy Forum trainings are helping strengthen Waukesha County’s response to substance use through stigma reduction, prevention, and evidence-based education.

Thanks to the leadership of Meghan Ballard and Heidi Begovatz, these trainings are helping equip families, providers, first responders, employers and community partners with tools to respond and support recovery.

Interested in learning more or hosting a training? Contact Heidi or Meghan at:
heidi.begovatz@rogershb.org
mballard@waukesha-wi.gov

04/27/2026

Join us, April 29th at 6pm, for a quick, no-fluff webinar where HHS & Journey 21 (.pabstfarms) walk you through what’s available for youth services, and how to access it.

✔️ Mental health
✔️ Family support
✔️ Community resources
✔️ Where to start

Register for this webinar here, it's free: https://trellis.org/youthserviceswaukesha/checkout/select?source=ticket

04/25/2026

Some people dream of being firefighters or teachers, Adria always wanted to work in disease intervention.

Hear why she loves this work and what it means to be a Disease Intervention Specialist. (Hint: it’s about support, education, and protecting our community.)

04/25/2026

The Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) team steps in during emergencies to organize and support spontaneous volunteers—helping everything run smoothly, safely, and efficiently when it matters most. From registration and shift coordination to phone support and on-site guidance, they keep response efforts focused and effective. This is a flexible, on-call opportunity with no set schedule—just a chance to step up if and when you’re available. Interested in being part of a ready and willing team? Reach out to learn how you can get involved. 📋⛑️

04/25/2026

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia? Join this weekly class led by ADRC's, Dementia Care Specialist, Kathy. Please register by contacting Kathy, 262-548-7354, kglaser@waukeshacounty.gov

Wednesdays, May 6th—June 10th, 2026 (6 sessions)
10:00am—12:00 pm

The course will cover:
-understanding the career of caregiving
-different types of dementia
-how the decline in cognition affects behavior
-dealing with the feelings that arise while caregiving
-fitting tasks and activities to the person’s abilities
-decision making skills

Location:
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County
514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha
Room 112