Marquette County Substance Abuse Prevention Programs

Name of Program

Organization

Contact Person

Address

Phone

Web site

Short Description

Art Therapy Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc., Youth Services Diane Raven 241 Wright St., Mqt. 228-4692 www.greatlakes recovery.org Art therapy is included in the integrated substance abuse treatment & prevention program.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic

Marquette General Health Systems

Sue Britton, RN

580 W College, Mqt

225-3244

mgh.org

FAS diagnosis, Alcohol Related Neurological Disorders diagnosis (ARND) and Alcohol Related Birth Defects diagnosis (ARBD). A team approach is used to determine any/all necessary support services client will need when returning home.

Upper Peninsula Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Task Force

Marquette General Health Systems

Karen Twa, Merrilee Keller

 

225-7706 or 228-2572

 

Quarterly meetings which are tele-conference UP-wide

Let Each One Teach One

Marquette Co Sheriff’s Office, Negaunee and Ishpeming Public Schools

Sheri Ennett

236 W Baraga, Mqt

225-8474

 

High School students are selected to mentor middle school students in the areas of academics and social development. The goal of the program is to assist the young students in developing skills to make healthy decisions in the future.

Marquette Co Tobacco Prevention Coalition Tobacco Retailer compliance checks

Marquette County Health Department

Jim Harrington

184 US 41 Hwy E, Neg

475-7848

ext 281

smokefreeup.org

Provide tobacco retailer education and compliance checks to reduce sale of tobacco to minors. Call if you have a retailer complaint.

Marquette County Tobacco-Free Community Coalition

Marquette County Health Department

Jim Harrington

184 US 41 Hwy E, Neg

475-7848

ext 281

smokefreeup.org

Bi-monthly community meeting open to the public. Free lunch. Coalition works to implement community and school programs to reduce tobacco use. Call for move information or to RSVP to a meeting.

Marquette County Youth for Truth

Marquette County Health Department

Jim Harrington

184 US 41 Hwy E, Neg

475-7848

ext 281

smokefreeup.org

Youth groups in Marquette County High School complete community and school education projects.

Tobacco Blues

Marquette County Health Department

Jim Harrington

184 US 41 Hwy E, Neg

475-7848 ext 281

smokefreeup.org

2 hour educational presentation held at the Marquette County Health Department the third Thursday of each month from 4-6 pm For teen tobacco users who are interested in quitting. Call to reserve a spot.

Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention open to the public held the first Tuesday of each month at the Geraldine DeFant Bldg from 11:30-1 pm Free lunch to participants. Call to RSVP or for more information.

Marquette County Health Department

Jim Harrington

184 US 41 Hwy E, Neg

475-7848

ext 281

upprevent.org

Community coalition meeting open to

Upper Peninsula Youth Conference

Multi- Agency

Jim Harrington

184 US 41Hwy E, Neg

475-7848 ext 281

upprevent.org

For high school students. Full day youth conference with workshops to assist youth in planning prevention activities in their schools and community. Held in late October at NMU. Call for more information

4-H Food, Fitness & Tobacco Prevention Life’s a Kick-Healthy Choices

Michigan State University Extension

Nancy Beukema

200 W Spring, Mqt

226-4370

marquett@msue.msu.edu

Can provide free curriculum and training for youth groups, schools or organizations wanting to include healthy choices into their youth program. Hands-on, experimental learning activities provided. Also a trainer for American Lung Association Programs and for Karmanos Cancer Institute, Hazards of tobacco.

Conflict Resolution/Peer Medication

Michigan State University Extension

Nancy Beukema

200 W. Spring, Mqt

226-4370

marquett@msue.msu.edu

Can provide programs and training in nutrition education. FNP focuses on low-income families. Can provide in-home or group education on menu planning and cooking on a budget. Has provided programs for youth and adults in a treatment setting.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters, Inc.

Jean Barnes

400 Spruce, Ish

485-1041

gspw.org

Character, conduct, and community service are the core qualities of Girl Scouting. The program is open to girls ages 5-17 years and cultivates character traits that last a lifetime, such as self-confidence, self-respect, and respect for others. The program helps girls to grow strong in body, mind and spirit.

Parenting Education Programs

Women’s & Children’s Center, MGHS

Candy Weber

420 W Magnetic, Mqt

225-3081

mgh.org/wcc/wcqf.html

Parenting classes held for general public. Active Parenting Now, 1,2,3, Magic, Surviving Your Adolescents.

Bell Behavioral Services

Bell Behavioral Services

Daniel Maas

425 Corning Suite B, Mqt

249-9002

 

Community education programs(information giving) periodically; consultation to community organizations, businesses, schools, churches, etc. as requested.

School Health/Safe & Drug Free Schools

Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency

Marilyn Kahl

321 E Ohio, Mqt

226-5127

 

Focus on professional trainings development of school teachers in the central U.P. All are open to the public.

 

NMU Health Promotion Office

Lenny Shible

1205 University Center, Mqt

227-1455

nmu.edu\hpo

Information, education, training and referral for ATOD, sexual assault, sexually transmitted infections including HIV

 

UP Assoc. For the Education of the Young Child

 

Judith Place

2163 W Fair, Mqt

226-9904

 

Education (parental & Child) Professional development for early childhood education

Homework Help

Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center

Sue Belanger

 

1901 Longyear, Mqt

228-3771

   

Strengthening Families Program

Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center

Sue Belanger

1901 Longyear, Mqt

228-3771

   

Gentle Yoga

Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center

Sue Belanger

1901 Longyear, Mqt

228-3771

   

4-H Cooking Club

Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center

Sue Belanger

1901 Longyear, Mqt

228-3771

   

Teen Leadership

Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center

Sue Belanger

1901 Longyear, Mqt

228-3771

   

Strengthening Families Program

Child & Family Services of the U.P.

Chad Mager

706 Chippewa Square Suite 200, Mqt

228-4050 ext 113

 

Educational program that teaches parents how to use love and set limits, understanding their youth, and communicating with their youth. Youth learn how to positively deal with stress, peer pressure understanding their parents and how to resist drug, alcohol and tobacco use. Then the family works together on communication, understanding family values, and enjoying being together.

Service Learning Group

Marquette-

Alger Youth Foundation

Carol Touchinski

309 S Front, Mqt.

228-8919

mayf.org

Service-learning groups; at risk youth, adjudicated youth

Individual Therapy/Assessment

Lutheran Social Services

Shelley Ovink

290 Rublein, Mqt

226-7410

lsswis.org

Prevention and Treatment: Individual/family treatment for substance use and/or violence issues. Assessment of substance use/violence potential.

Alcohol Enforcement Mqt Co Law Enforcement Sue Girard-Jackson 236 W Baraga Mqt. 225-8473 co.marquette.mi.us All local law enforcement agencies enforce alcohol retail laws, conduct compliance checks & participate in special coordinated projects such as undercover enforcement of youth alcohol laws at specific gatherings.
YATE (Youth Alcohol Traffic Education) Mqt Co Sheriff's Office Sheri Ennett 236 W Baraga Mqt. 225-8474   Prevention education program offered to all high school driver education classes re: dangers and consequences of alcohol and driving.