St. Aemilian-Lakeside

Friendships Unlimited
Links: Friendships Unlimited | Facts About Mental Illness

"Friendships is a place where people
accept you for who you are."
-- Mary, Friendships Unlimited Member

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See the quick links to specific info below:
- Overview
- Directions and Hours

For additional services for adults with mental illness, please visit the
Spring City Corner Clubhouse page.

Overview
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Friendships Unlimited is a recovery-focused social and recreational program for those of us experiencing mental illness. Friendships provides adults experiencing mental illness an opportunity to meet others who can relate on common ground for support, growth, and socialization.

Friendships Unlimited is a member run program of St. Aemilian-Lakeside and Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services.

Discover New Friendships

Friendships Unlimited offers a comfortable place where adults experiencing mental illness can find support, acceptance, and companionship.

Members come when they wish and become involved in activities suiting their interests.

Members are encouraged to participate at their own pace and to the degree that makes them feel comfortable.

Membership Requirements

Membership and participation is voluntary and free.

Members of Friendships Unlimited must:
Be Waukesha County residents
Be at least 18 years old
Have a primary diagnosis of a major mental illness.

Membership Benefits

Recreation and Social Life: Meet new friends, participate in planned monthly activities and outings, learn to surf the Internet, and join us for holiday parties and birthday club.

A Safe Place to Come: Friendships Unlimited offers a drug free, caring atmosphere where members can be themselves and receive support from staff and members in a time of crisis.

Educational Groups: People can and do recover from mental illness. Join one of our education groups to learn effective ways to enhance your recovery.

About Recovery : Recovery is about finding the road to a satisfying and hopeful life and building a system that enhances adn supports mental health recovery.

A Member-Run Program: As a member, you have an opportunity to participate in shaping the rules and guidelines for Friendships Unlimited. This is a program for consumers, run by consumers. Members have the opportunity to offer suggestions and feedback at quarterly house meetings.

Peer Support : A Peer Support Specialist is a consumer that is in recovery and has been through extensive training to learn how to better serve you. They are here to listen to you and provide empathy. Peer Specialists also help empower you to find your own solutions and help you to find your next step. They are aware of the services provided in Waukesha County and can help you to get connected with services that may help you. Mostly they have been where you are and can offer insight for you based on their personal experiences.

Directions and Hours
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Looking to meet new friends and get involved in exciting activities?
Contact Friendships Unlimited today at 262-549-6123 to learn more about our programs and to schedule a visit

Friendships Unlimited

Linda Cole, Program Coordinator
Misty Barnhill, Program Supervisor

336 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI, 53186
(262) 549-6123
(262) 549-6146 fax
mbarnhill@st-al.org

Friendships Unlimited is located on Wisconsin Avenue across the street from Cutler Park.

Center Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

(Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)