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Enhancing Access to Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services for Immigrants and Refugees

Awarded in 2025
Community Impact Grant
Updated Apr 24, 2025

At a Glance

This initiative will introduce a novel peer-led, evidence-based approach to improve access to culturally appropriate mental health services for immigrant and refugee communities in South Central Wisconsin. By addressing the significant barriers these populations face, the program aims to fill existing service gaps through a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy. Matthew Wolfgram, PhD, UW–Madison, College of Letters & Science, serves as the academic partner.

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Investigating Strategies to Remove Barriers that Exclude Indigenous Populations from Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Autism Spectrum

Year Awarded: 2025
This project aims to address equitable access to programs, resources and services for Indigenous children with autism. Conducted with collaborators at the UW Waisman Center, the project’s goal is to implement evidence-based strategies to promote early detection, intervention, and improved autonomy of underserved Native American children with autism and ensure equal development. Liliana Wagner, PhD, UW–Madison, LEND Program, Waisman Center, serves as the academic partner.
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Restoring Health and Health Equity in Central Wisconsin Housing

Year Awarded: 2025
This initiative addresses the impact of safe, adequate housing on health and health equity and seeks to improve health outcomes in Marquette, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties by improving the timeliness and accessibility of housing rehabilitation services provided to low-to-moderate income households through its Housing Repairs program. CAP will test select interventions to determine their impact on health outcomes and engage other community action agencies to inform and share best practices. Katie Livernash, Extension Portage County, UW–Madison, serves as the academic partner.