Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance Recovery Coaching

Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA) in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is a unique peer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals through mental health and substance use challenges. Founded on the principle of lived experience, WIMA's entire team, from staff to board members, has personal recovery journeys, ensuring empathy, understanding, and authentic support are central to their mission. WIMA offers several innovative programs designed to empower individuals. The Monarch House Peer Run Respite provides a free, short-term, voluntary stay in a home-like setting with 24/7 peer support. The WIMA Warmline offers confidential, non-emergency phone support, while the Kaleidoscope Center serves as a vital drop-in space for connection and wellness activities. These programs, alongside recovery coaching focused on Life Skills and Motivational Interviewing, create a comprehensive support system. What truly distinguishes WIMA is its unwavering commitment to the peer-run model. This approach fosters a powerful community of mutual respect and empowerment, allowing individuals to actively shape their recovery paths. By promoting holistic and lasting health through shared experiences and dedicated support, WIMA helps individuals not just recover, but thrive.