Rocky Hill

In July 2016, Michelle Uetz and her husband welcomed her cousin's two girls into their home, adding to their three boys. Through this experience, they learned of the trauma the children had faced manifesting in various behaviors and mental health symptoms. As they navigated the children’s mental health system, they quickly recognized the lack of support available for parents. This realization led Michelle to pursue Parent Peer Specialist Training, and in July 2018, she was among the first group of parents in Wisconsin to complete this training. After completing the training she started Rocky Hill Parent Peer Specialists and later included Peer Specialists. Rocky Hill Parent Peer Specialists contracts with counties in Wisconsin to provide education, advocacy, support, and hope to families and individuals who are struggling with mental health and substance use issues. This support is provide in the family or individuals home or community. Rocky Hill includes the individual's voice, the parent and youth's voice, the family's culture, and unique diversity while focusing on strengths. All individuals and families have the person-centered support they want and need when navigating mental health and substance use support in their life, and in their family to reach the level of recovery that allows them to thrive. Some of the counties we serve include: Chippewa, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Washburn, Burnette, Rusk, Buffalo, Polk, St. Croix, and Eau Claire.