Community Conversation on Addiction, Mental Health, and Stigma with Tom Farley
This event has been rescheduled from its original date of May 5 due to a change in the speaker’s availability and will now take place on Wednesday, May 20.
Mid-State Technical College will host Tom Farley, Community Outreach Director at recovery.com and a nationally recognized mental health and addiction recovery advocate, for two powerful community conversations focused on overcoming stigma and building understanding around addiction and mental health.
Drawing on personal experience and years of advocacy work, Tom’s presentations emphasize compassion, connection, and the importance of open dialogue in prevention and recovery.
These events are free thanks to the Wood County Opioid Grant through the Human Services department, however, advance registration is required.
Both sessions are open to all community members.
When & Where
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 p.m. – Mid-State Technical College • Wisconsin Rapids Campus • Auditorium
7:00 p.m. – Fine Arts Center at McMillian Memorial Library of Wisconsin Rapids
Tom Farley will speak for approximately 45 minutes to an hour followed by a Q&A session.
Registration
Fine Arts Center at McMillian Memorial Library of Wisconsin Rapids
Registration for the original May 5 date/times will be carried over to the May 20 date/times. If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know.
Questions?
Contact Workforce Solutions or call 715.422.5364
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.
