CHW Courses

Our Vision

To enhance the comprehensive health & wellness of the National Guard. If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got. This remains true regarding our Soldiers’ and Airmen’s’ health and wellness. There is no quick fix to achieve optimal health and wellness. Leaders can however, take responsibility for the culture they create. Our culture is a reflection of our leadership. To improve our culture we must improve the way we lead.

Basic Course

The CHWBC is a behavior change course that equips students with the proper tools to work on and improve life, health, and wellness. Students can expect to learn about the five pillars of health and wellness with practical application in each area (mental, physical, social, spiritual, and financial). The two week course helps students identify root-cause behaviors, develop appropriate interventions, and make comprehensive lifestyle changes that work for them as a military and community member.

Leaders Course

The CHWLC trains leaders to accurately and ethically help their Soldiers or Airmen improve health and wellness. Students will learn basic motivational interviewing competencies and how to manage the culture of health and wellness at their unit. Leaders at all levels (E5 and above) are encouraged to attend this five-day course to broaden understanding of behavior change and intervention of adversity to effectively help those whom they lead.

Executive Course

The CHWELC is a 1.5 day immersive experience for Executive Military Leaders wanting to learn skills to take analysis to action and information to implementation. Executive Leaders (E9, W5, 06 and above, and (GS15) will explore a hybrid of lecture, skill-building activities, and practical exercises within the learning environment which address a variety of challenges associated with high-level organization development, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning. You’ll finish this course with innovative ideas which empower your senior leaders to effectively make change and solve problems. 

WI ARMY NG ONLY

Courses FULL or COMPLETED FOR FY 23
Click on the link to access the LOI/MOI

 NOTE: Only TNCO/RNCO can sign their SM’s up for the course.
If you do not have access to the teams link on the LOI/MOI you need to request access to sign up your SM’s.

Basic Course LOI/MOI
Leaders Course LOI/MOI
Executive Leaders Course LOI/MOI
All Other: AIR NG/ Out of State
Course Registration
Courses FULL or COMPLETED FOR FY 23 
See LOI/MOI for course details. 
FULL Basic Course 03 JUN – 17 JUN 23
FULL: Leaders Course 28 AUG 23 – 01 SEP 23 Completed: Executive Leaders Course 23 MAY 23 – 24 MAY 23

CHW Course FAQ’s

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LEADERS COURSE FAQ
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BASIC COURSE FAQ

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Client Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:

My Health coaching sessions began on 6/30. The goal I am reaching towards is achieving a perfect 600 on the ACFT in April 2023. Thru multiple sessions focusing in on my motivations and lifestyle parameters my coach and I established a plan. This helped me to progress in the lagging areas of the test while maintaining the higher level of performance in others. As of the beginning of Sept. the I have improved on my preliminary score by 100 points and I am on track to continue that trend towards full marks by next spring.

CPL, WI Army National Guard

Working with the Dietitian has helped me control my binging and overeating habits. It has helped ease my stress related to food and improve my relationship with food.  I used to view food as a reward when in reality it is a necessity. I can’t go without it but I can choose what kind of foods I eat.

SGT, WI Army National Guard

I’m impressed that there are tools to help me, rather than just “lose some weight.”

Msgt, WI Air National Guard Spouse

I’m changing the way I think about food and body image for the better.

WI Army National Guard Spouse

Disclaimer: We are a NON-EMERGENCY service. If you have an EMERGENCY, please call 911.

Soldier/Veteran Crisis Line: 988

Military Financial Aid: (608) 242-3473

Soldier & Family Readiness: (800) 292-9464, option 1

Child & Youth Team: (608) 301-8246

Badger Yellow Ribbon: (608) 242-3424

Our Mission

SMSD facilitates the commander's ability to provide comprehensive, collaborative, responsive services that support the readiness of service members, DoD civilians and families.

Our Vision

Commanders are able to sustain the Quality of Life for their service members', DoD civilians' and families' commensurate with the purpose and calling of their service.

Our Values

Excellence through INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, and LOYALTY resulting in resilient military members, families, retirees, organizations and communities.