Waukesha, Wisconsin. – In just over a year, the city of Waukesha has taken a big step towards its long-term recovery. Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through Waukesha Christmas Paradekilled 6 people and wounded more than 60. United for Waukesha Resiliency Center Open Monday 23rd January offering mental health help.
from the moment you enter United for Waukesha Resiliency Center, feels like home.
“Cozy was the name of the game when we were trying to set up the design here,” said Mahalia Sobani.
Sobani hopes to help hundreds, if not thousands, of those affected. The Tragedy of the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
“It’s a very wide net that we can cast,” Sobani said. “This includes injured people, parade participants who are uninjured, witnesses and first responders.”
FOX6 News was with Waukesha Mayor Sean Riley when he got his first look at the facility before it opened to the public on Monday. He said the facility will be here for the long term.
“That’s two years,” said Mayor Riley. “He’s also hoping for another year or so of additional funding.”
Stopovers, group sessions, art therapy, and more are free and paid in federal dollars, Riley said.
“Hate, violence, love and creativity are medicines,” says art therapist Mira Newell.
Staff will also help you connect with a therapist. After being “Waukesha Strong” for over a year, there is hope that the community will remain resilient well into the future.
“For some people, it might be as easy as needing someone to check,” Sobani said.
center in 2000 Pewaukee Road, Suite R, Waukesha, WI 53188 A little hard to find. Look for brick buildings as you drive down Pewaukee Road. A set of final doors in the complex.
