Prevention and Response Columbia County

09/01/2025

is a great time to prioritize care, connection, and healing.

08/28/2025

Save the Date: 2025 Annual Rally for Recovery
Saturday, September 6, 10 am-3pm at the Wisconsin State Capitol!

08/27/2025

At the August PARCC meeting, attendees were busy discussing and identifying key community partners to bring to the table.

Want to learn more about PARCC? Check out our website https://www.parccinfo.org/ or contact Director, Bryan Bilse bilsebr@lodischoolswi.org, or Program Coordinator, Sara McChesney, mcchesa@lodischoolswi.org

08/27/2025

08/19/2025

After receiving requests and positive feedback from the community from the last training, we will be partnering with Plumer Karate America Poynette to officer another self-defense class. This is a free training and will be held on Friday, September 12th from 6pm-8pm. Spots will fill up quickly so make sure you get signed up right away!

08/18/2025

Join the PARCC meeting this Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 1 pm-2 pm at the Columbia County Health and Human Services ADRC Conference Room, 111 E. Mullett Street, Portage.

If you are unable to attend in person, please take advantage of our virtual option:
**Meeting Link:**
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88415227519?pwd=aWVDjTCxaPif8gMMnqFUe7kRYOKYE0.1

**Meeting ID:** 884 1522 7519
**Passcode:** 512911

We hope to see you there!
Bryan and Sara
PARCC Team

Email from PARCC MEETING AGENDA Mission: Through collaboration with Columbia County communities, we identify, guide, support, lead, and advocate for prevention and recovery strategies to decrease the

08/01/2025

07/22/2025

⏳47 Days till...⏳

📢The 9th Annual Walk for Hope!!! 📢

Register today! Scan the QR Code below or click this link here ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-walk-for-hope-registration-1407517967129?aff=oddtdtcreator

👕Be sure to register by August 8️⃣, if you want this year's t-shirt! 👚

07/21/2025

🌟Join us for the 9th Annual Walk for Hope! 🌟

🗓Mark your calendars and spread the word! The Walk for Hope is a powerful, community driven event to raise awareness, remember loved ones, and promote hope and healing around su***de prevention.

📍Flyer with details below-check it out! To Register-Scan the QR code below or click this link here 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-walk-for-hope-registration-1407517967129?aff=oddtdtcreator

👕Want this year's t-shirt? Be sure to register by August 8th!

Let's come together to support mental health, share strength, and walk in hope. 💜

05/17/2025

RISE UP this Sunday @ Collip-Worden Park!! Huge thank you to Bortz Masonry, Portage A&W and The Seasons Band for making this next Rise Up fantastic!! See you there🌟

05/16/2025

Community partnerships are vital to accomplishing PARCC's mission. We've collaborated with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office WI on several projects. We are excited to announce that through this partnership, we provided a NEW permanent drug drop-off box for the safe disposal of unused and expired medications, ensuring the safety of our community. The newest permanent drug off-box is at the Cambria Village Hall at 111 W. Edgewater St in Cambria.

*****ADDITIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK BOX*****

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has received and installed another drug take back box. This one is at the Cambria Village Hall located at 111 W. Edgewater St.

Two additional boxes are located in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center at 711 East Cook St in Portage. The second is in the Pardeeville Village Hall located at 114 Lake St in Pardeeville.

You can turn in unwanted, extra or expired medications at the boxes. Please, no sharps.

Access to these boxes is available during business hours at both locations.

Thank you to Prevention and Response Columbia County for providing the new drug take back boxes!

05/14/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Did you know that there is a Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health?

Learn more about it by signing up for their newsletter or visiting their website
https://children.wi.gov/Pages/AboutUs/Overview.aspx