United for Waukesha Resiliency Center operations extended thru mid-2026
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Officials with the United for Waukesha Resiliency Center (UWRC) announced an 18-month extension of its operations. They will not continue through mid-2026.
A news release says the UWRC was established in the wake of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy. It offers no-cost mental health support to victims, survivors, families, and the broader community.
UWRC was initially set to shut down at the end of 2024. But the nonprofit will continue its work with an expanded menu of programs.
Expanded services
In response to feedback and the changing needs of Waukesha, a news release says UWRC will continue focus on individual therapy and signature programs such as service navigation, music/art therapy, and trauma informed yoga, while also introducing regularly scheduled experiential groups such as:
- Equine Therapy and Mindfulness
- First Responder Focused Groups
- Improv for Mental Health Flexibility
- Healing Ink Event
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Officials say these programs, like all existing services, will be provided at no cost to participants, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of healing and recovery.