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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Homework Help |
Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center |
Sue Belanger
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1901 Longyear, Mqt |
228-3771 |
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Strengthening Families Program |
Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center |
Sue Belanger |
1901 Longyear, Mqt |
228-3771 |
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Gentle Yoga |
Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center |
Sue Belanger |
1901 Longyear, Mqt |
228-3771 |
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4-H Cooking Club |
Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center |
Sue Belanger |
1901 Longyear, Mqt |
228-3771 |
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Teen Leadership |
Lake Superior Village Youth & Family Center |
Sue Belanger |
1901 Longyear, Mqt |
228-3771 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |