Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA

Behavioral Health program receives $4M grant from SAMHSA

MILWAUKEE (Oct. 10, 2023)— Centers for Independence (CFI) and its Behavioral Health program is excited to announce it was awarded a 4-year $4 million Certified Community Based Health Clinic grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo

CFI welcomes new CEO/President Leif Elsmo

MILWAUKEE (Oct. 3, 2023) — The Centers for Independence (CFI) Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of a new CEO, Leif Elsmo, following the retirement announcement of outgoing CEO Teri Zywicki one year ago and an extensive search of candidates.
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MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient

MCFI Named Local Food for Schools Grant Recipient

By Kasey Chard, Associate Director, Development & Donor Engagement MILWAUKEE (Jan. 31, 2023) – The Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI), an affiliate of the Centers for Independence, has received a $500,000 award from the Wisconsin Local Food for Schools program. This
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CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation

CFI earns three-year CARF accreditation

MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2022) - The Centers for Independence is honored to announce that it has been accredited by CARF for a period of three years. The following program areas received the accreditation
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