Norris

10/13/2026

🧡 Every life matters. Every conversation matters.

Last year, 47,117 children ages 8–13 who completed Mental Health America’s online screening reported frequent thoughts of su***de. This is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing youth mental health and ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and supported.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, members of the Norris team participated in the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness, support su***de prevention research and education, and stand alongside those affected by su***de.

Together, we can break the stigma, build connections, and bring hope to those who need it most. 🧡

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10/08/2026

Your donor-advised fund (DAF) can make a lasting difference for young people and families across Wisconsin! Support Norris' mission of transforming lives through connection and healing by recommending a grant from your DAF in three easy steps:

Log in to your DAF account.

Search for Norris, Inc. (EIN 39-0833609).

Recommend a grant in any amount.

Every gift helps create opportunities for healing, growth, and brighter futures!

10/07/2026

Join us for Foster Care 101 on October 14 at 6:00 PM to learn more about treatment foster care, who can foster, the support Norris provides, and what the process looks like from your first question to becoming licensed.

There’s no commitment—just an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and see if fostering might be right for you.

You can register for this virtual information meeting here-https://forms.gle/wRfMZwCktgu5t9ii8

10/06/2026

Bristlecone Charity is an organization dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth in our community. For the past several years, they have generously supported Norris youth by providing bikes, fishing poles, and other recreational items that create opportunities for fun, connection, and positive experiences.

On September 29th, it was our turn to give back. Natalie Zanoni and Sonja Kania were honored to support Bristlecone Charity by attending their annual Fall Banquet and celebrating the meaningful work they do for youth in our community.

We are grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people. It was a privilege to come together, show our support, and help ensure their important work continues.

10/02/2026

For the fifth year, Norris welcomed 40+ second-year Master of Science in Counseling students from Mount Mary University to our Mukwonago campus for a day of connection and reflection through our Adventure Education Program.

Required for all second-year graduate students, the group participated in three different team building & self-reflection activities - high ropes course, low ropes course and an art therapy project.

The weather was beautiful, the energy was high and the team walked away with some memorable experiences as well as new tools & skills to carry into their future clinical roles!

10/01/2026

October 1st means the official start of Spooky Season! 🎃👻 Bring on the costumes, pumpkins, haunted houses, and Halloween fun.

But October also carries a much more important reminder - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗It is estimated that by the end of 2026, 324,580 men and women will receive a new breast cancer diagnosis, and 42,670 will lose their lives to this terrible disease.

So as we turn October orange, make room for plenty of pink, too, and visit www.komen.org to learn about risk, risk factors, and how early detection can save lives . 🎃🩷

Susan G. Komen addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts in order to make the biggest impact against this disease. Join our fight!

09/29/2026

From preparing for that first night to knowing what questions to ask, our latest blog shares practical guidance for foster parents as they welcome a child into their home.

Read the full blog: https://www.norriscenter.org/norris/you-said-yes-to-a-placement-now-what/

09/22/2026

Foster parents don’t come in one shape, size, or background.

Single or married. Young or older. Working or retired. You don’t have to fit a certain mold to make a difference in a child’s life.

Join Norris Therapeutic Foster Care for Foster Care 101 on September 30 at 6:00 PM to learn more about foster care, ask questions, and see if fostering could be right for you. No commitment. Just come learn.

📅 September 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Virtual

You can register here: https://forms.gle/dRPvDeujrR6JtFLG9

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and hold close loved ones who have carried their absence for 25 years.

We honor the first responders and everyday heroes who ran toward danger, those who gave their lives to save others, and all whose lives were forever changed that day.

Twenty-five years later, their courage, sacrifice, and memory live on. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Foster parents come from all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life. What matters most? A willingness to show up for a child who needs you.

Join Norris Therapeutic Foster Care for a Foster Care Information Meeting to learn more, ask questions, and see if fostering could be right for you.

Anyone can foster. Could you?

Register here: https://forms.gle/DUnrWLYiD2jhKQgx5