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In need of immediate help or support?

Call or text 988, the national hotline for mental health and suicide prevention. You will be connected to a local provider in your area.

About Mental Illness

A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feelings, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. 

What is Recovery?

Recovery from serious mental illness is not only possible, but for many people living with mental illness today, probable. The notion of recovery involves a variety of perspectives. 

In Crisis?

Text ''NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling. 

or 

Call the NAMI Helpline at

1-800-950-(NAMI) (6264)

Winnebago County Crisis Hotline (24/7 availability):

920-233-7707

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Fond Du Lac County Crisis Hotline (24/7 availability): 

920-929-3535

Waushara County Crisis Hotline: 

During Business Hours: 

920-787-6550

During After Hours: 

920-787-3321

Green Lake County Crisis Hotline:

During Business Hours:

920-294-4070

During After Hours:

 920-294-4000

(Ask for a crisis worker)

Crisis Intervention Partners

Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) training is a free, 16-hour training modeled after the training component of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs for police officers.

 

CIP is designed for wide-ranging audiences interested in better understanding and improving interactions with people who experience mental health crises.

Through information and practice, CIP is re-training participants to effectively use attitudes, beliefs, and verbal/nonverbal skills as part of their response to crisis situations.

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All NAMI Oshkosh Programs are
FREE and Accessible to All

Sign Up For A Training Session

The Next CIP Training is Scheduled for the Spring of 2027

If you want more information about a training session, call (920) 651-1148 or email info@namioshkosh.org

Who Should Take this Training Session?

Participants May Include: 

  • Correctional Officers

  • 911 Dispatchers

  • Emergency Personal

  • Hospital Staff

  • Teachers

  • Social Workers

  • Ordinary Citizens

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What You'll Gain

Impact of Trauma

Basic education on human development and the impact of trauma

De-Escalation Education

Education on safe, effective crisis de-escalation with feedback from trainers

Mental Health Education

Overview of various metal illnesses (Symptoms, Treatments)

Building Resillience

Self-care, building support networks, and resiliency

Discussion of Mental Illness

Presentation and discussion with individuals living with mental illness

Special Populations

Learn about mental health impacts special populations face

Want More Information?

If you would like to receive email updates, send your email address to info@namioshkosh.org

or call 920-651-1148.

If you are having a mental health crisis, call 911. you can request a CIT crisis-trained officer.

© 2026 by NAMI Oshkosh

NAMI Oshkosh is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 
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