Lad Lake

40% of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. For many young people, mental health challenges and academic struggles are deeply connected.

On this episode of #MPC, we’re joined by Donelle Hauser, President and CEO of Lad Lake, a Southeast Wisconsin–based organization serving youth and families across the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas. Donelle shares how Lad Lake is helping young people in crisis stabilize, rebuild confidence, and find a new path forward.

We explore the growing youth mental health crisis and why early intervention matters more than ever. Donelle offers insight into how emotional and academic challenges often overlap, and how Lad Lake steps in at critical moments to help youth reset their trajectory.

Through residential treatment, crisis care, alternative education, mentoring, and in-home therapy, Lad Lake meets young people where they are and surrounds them with the support and relationships they need to heal and grow.

LAD LAKE
Founded in 1848, Lad Lake is Wisconsin’s oldest children’s charity, dedicated to guiding the growth of youth and families so they can reach their fullest potential. Serving youth across Southeast Wisconsin with campuses in Milwaukee and Dousman, Lad Lake provides a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, crisis stabilization, alternative education, mentoring, and in-home therapy, all designed to support healing, build life skills, and create pathways to stronger futures.
Website: ladlake.org

ELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP
Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), a registered investment advisor, provides comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary wealth management for individuals, families, businesses, and charitable foundations.
Website: ellenbecker.com

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