Narcan trainings will be offered throughout the month in the community or can be arranged for anyone making request (individual or group). Session will last estimated 1 hour in group and 20-30 minutes for individuals. You will be given Narcan day of training and be able to receive more from Bizhiki Wellness Center. If you have any questions, please contact Windell Jefferson at 715-699-1916.
Groups for Families and Clients
Dianne Sullivan is currently offering separate groups to families and also separate groups for clients at Bizhiki Wellness Center each day Monday through Friday.
- Monday: 3:00 – 4:00 PM is the Early Recovery Group
- Tuesday: 3:00-4:00 PM is the Relapse Prevention Group
- Wednesday: 5:30-7:00 PM is the Driver’s Safety Plan Group
- Thursday: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM is Early Recovery Group
- Thursday: 3:00-4:00 PM is Family Substance Use Disorder Education. Focus is “Get your loved one sober” for anyone who has tried everything.
- Friday: 3:00-4:00 PM is the Relapse Prevention Group
You may call Dianne at 715-558-7887 for any questions regarding groups.
Bizhiki Wellness Center now has Food Boxes for the homeless. We receive 10 boxes each week for individuals homeless. Hayward Community Food Shelf is providing boxes. If needed, just stop in and we can assist with food box.
Everyone is invited to our monthly Bizhiki Wellness Center Sobriety Feast we hold each month on the second Thursday. Feast starts at 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Elders Gary Quaderer, Val Barber, Dennis White and Cleo White often assist with ceremony. If willing, anyone is welcome to speak and share their story. Otherwise, we share traditional values and personal strengths. You may bring a dish to share if able.
Bizhiki Wellness Center does offer Operating While Intoxicated / Driving While Intoxicated OWI/DWI Court ordered Assessments to enrolled Tribal Members. Please contact us at 715-699-1922 for scheduling and questions.
Anyone seeking traditional medicines, clothing and many other personal items are welcome to our closet especially if facing hardships. CCS has created a Closet available at Bizhiki Wellness Center. Please contact any of our staff for further information at 715-558-7890 or just stop by to shop.
Bizhiki Wellness Center has FREE Red Road for Wellbriety and books for those near and dear to someone who is in recovery or actively using. We also have free “The Red Road to Wellbriety” books and many workbooks for those in Recovery available and so many others. Just ask! Stop in!
Prevention Coalition Meetings are scheduled the fourth Wednesday of each month except for this month. Our next meeting will be on February 26, 2025 and March 26 at Bizhiki Wellness Center 13447 W County Road B Hayward at 10:00-11:00 AM. We also have this meeting available by zoom. Community invited. You will be able to hear of current and upcoming events announced and speakers.
Behavioral Health has Facebook under Bizhiki Wellness Center and The LCO Community Health Center Facebook. Also check out https://falconlco.com/ which is supported by Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government. Site shares:
Fentanyl Awareness for Lac Courte Oreilles Nation (FALCON) is a collaboration to raise awareness about drugs laced with fentanyl. People are dying from overdoses at alarming rates, and many because fentanyl is unknowingly mixed into the illegal drugs and fake prescription pills that they are using.
We have two Peer Specialist at Bizhiki Wellness Center. Nathan Miller and Chanda Quagon are available at Bizhiki to meet on site or neutral place. These two are credentialed through the State of WI Department of Health Services as professional who provide support to people struggling with substance use and mental health. They will assist and support with resources during before, during and after recovery to individuals and families. Their hours will be flexible and not just business hours. Contact at 1-715-558-5110 for additional information.
Talking Circle is now available at LCO Women’s Emergency Shelter on 12929 W Haskins Road, Hayward WI. This is a safe space for people to share their thoughts, feeling, joys and sorrows while providing support among each other. Time is 5-6 PM. If you need transportation, all Nate or Chanda at 715-638-5110 or 715-638-5103.
Talking Circle is now available at LCO Sober Living facility for enrolled residents by Peer Specialist.
Regalia Making: Regalia Making classes are offered each Monday at Bizhiki Wellness Center. Instructor is Barb Baker-LaRush. Time is 4:30- 7:30 PM. If you have questions, please call Barb Baker-LaRush at 715-558-7893 or 715-699-1916.
LCO-Community Health Center relocation is planned for April 7-17, 2025.
Miigwech!