Barb Bigalke

Founder & Executive Director

Center for Suicide Awareness
Retreat Host & Mental Health Advocate - Mission: Reset

Barb Anne is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Suicide Awareness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Kaukauna, WI. A recognized leader in suicide prevention and mental health advocacy, Barb brings an extensive background in crisis response and trauma-informed care.

She is certified in the Mitchell Model for Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, De-Briefing, and both Group and Individual Crisis Intervention. She is also a member of the CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team and has completed CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training. Additionally, Barb is certified by the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Crisis Response Team Training.

A graduate of the FBI Academy's Master Resilience Trainer program, Barb is a pioneer in mental health innovation-having launched Wisconsin's first text-based support line, HOPELINE. She is also a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) instructor and a trained facilitator through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Her expertise further includes certifications in Brainspotting (Wisconsin Brain Institute), Trauma-Informed Care, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), as well as holistic modalities such as Reiki, Sound Frequency Therapy, and Chakra Balancing. Barb is also certified in both RAMP and CORE coaching.

With a diverse and compassionate approach, Barb Anne continues to be a driving force in suicide prevention, crisis response, and holistic mental wellness.

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