WI DOJ Peer Support Instructors
Region 1
John Thomae, Menomonee Falls Police Department
Jody Spiegelhoff, Racine Police Department
Region 2
Jim Hackett, Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Jeff Wissink, Fitchburg Police Department
Region 3
Trevor Bilgo, Brown County Sheriff's Office
Melissa Wiesner, Two Rivers Police Department
Region 4
Jillian Kurtzhals, Wausau Police Department
Jackie White, Marathon County Sheriff's Office
Region 5
Scott Mittelstadt, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, retired
Jarred McLain, New Richmond Police Department
Basic Peer Support Curriculum Overview
DAY 1 TOPICS
1. Overview of Peer Support
2. Understand Confidentiality and Peer Support
3. Peer Team Ethical Issues
4. Understand Role Conflict and How to Recognize Concerns
5. Break the Stigma of Mental Health and Law Enforcement
6. Communication Skills and Peer Support - practical exercises
DAY 2 TOPICS
1. Assessing the Situation
2. Mental Health Awareness
3. Cross-Cultural Issues
4. Recognizing Behaviors Associated with Suicidal Tendencies
5. Signs of Substance Use and Abuse
6. Grief Management
7. Practicing Self-Care and Team Care
8. Peer Support Resources
9. Building and Maintaining a Peer Team in your agency