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AcaciaTheatre
924 E. Juneau, #209
Milwaukee, WI53202-2748
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(414) 223-4996
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Presents 3 musical touring plays on substance abuse, gangs, peer pressure, and teen sexuality called the “SMART Choice.”
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Active Parenting Publishers
1955 Vaugh Road NW, # 108
Kennesaw, GA 30144-7808
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(800) 825-0060
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Curricula, videos, pamphlets, posters and other info to help parents help their kids.
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Alliance for Wisconsin Youth
1 West Wilson Street, Rm 434
Madison, WI 53702
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(800) 442-5772
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State-sponsored membership organization of local coalitions for prevention and positive youth development. Assistance in developing coalitions, sharing and networking statewide. Go to website and contact a member of the Alliance Team for direct assistance.
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Anthony, Karrie
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(920) 559-7511
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Presents on the affects of violence on children and how it affects their school performance. Will discuss what services Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin offers both inside and outside of schools.
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Anthony, Mitch
PO Box 34
Rochester, MN
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“Positive Peer Pressure,” supportive of each other—grades 7-12.
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Baenen, Judith
NationalMiddle School Assn
4807 Evanswood Dr.
Columbus, OH 43229
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(614) 848-8211
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Speaker, consultant on “A Survival Kit for Junior High” offering practical, yet humorous help on how to survive the early adolescent years.
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Banks, Jay
Jay Banks Productions
PO Box 680124
Franklin, TN 37068
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(615) 599-1900
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A nonprofit organization motivating individuals to develop good moral character as a means of creating a compassionate and responsible society.
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Bob Holmes
One Man Volleyball Team
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(910) 988-0865
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Volleyball player enthusiast Bob Holmes challenges teams to take him on during his "One Man Team" presentations. He has traveled nationwide with his important as well as entertaining exhibition focused on the message of "Beating the Odds".
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Camfel Productions
15709 Arrow Hwy #2
Irwindale, CA91706-9910
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(800) 522-6335
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Multi-media assemblies, varied production available
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CASPAR Alcohol and Drug Education Program
226 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA02143
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(617) 623-2080
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ATOD prevention curricula for K-3 and 4-6 including information for teachers. Paperbacks also available.
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CHEF (Comprehensive Health Education Foundation)
22323 Pacific Hwy South
Seattle, WA98198
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(800) 323-2433
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Information about Natural Helpers Training for Trainers regional workshops, Here’s Looking at You, Get Real About AIDS, and Youth Matters as well as others.
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Children of Alcoholics Foundation, Inc.
164 West 74th St
New York, NY10023
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(646) 505-2060
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“The Images Within,” a program for 10-14 yr. olds about alcoholism, its effects on children, and how to help friends in need. Package includes lesson plans, handouts, and 25 drawings made by children of alcoholics.
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Children’s Trust Fund
110 E. Main St
Madison WI 53703
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(866) 640-3936
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(608) 266-6871
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“Positive Parenting Kit” includes tips to prevent child sexual abuse, disciplining without physical punishment, and building child’s self-esteem. Free
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Clements, Robbie
TomorrowRiver Music
PO Box 165
Madison, WI53701
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(608) 423-3095
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Follow your Dream
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CLIMB Theatre Company
6415 Carmen AveE
Inver Grove Heights, MN55076
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(612) 227-9600
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(800) 767-9660
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Drama speaks a language young people understand, and when CLIMB performs in a gym or teaches in a classroom. . . .kids listen!!! CLIMB produces original plays and classes for K-12th grade on topics like:
Bullying, Acceptance of Differences, Substance Abuse Prevention, Respect, The Environment, Violence Prevention
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Close Encounters…of the Chemical Kind
Bill Bosworth
PO Box 808
Lake Geneva, WI53147
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(414) 248-4399
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a series of demonstrations designed and selected for their proven ability to stimulate student’s curiosity and assist them in understanding chemical phenomena (1 hr in length)
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Comedy in Motion
Bruce & Hanell Cleveland
Neenah
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(920) 722-6439
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Juggling and unicycle show, K-6 plus parents and teachers.
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Cornerstone Productions
Laura Clark-Hansen
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(800) 962-2477
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Theatrical presentations for 5-12 grade students and adults. Topics are social issues faced by 5-12 graders.
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Deltano, Keith
Freedom Education
6043 Smithwood Road
Julian, NC 27283
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(888) 772-9683
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Keith Deltano has served and worked with youth for many years in various roles, including as a military police officer, public school teacher, youth leader, private counselor, and educational comedian. He draws on this varied background to reach out and share with youth.
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Mark Denning
Cultural Horizons, Inc
3900 E. Holmes
Cudahy, WI53110
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(414) 482-4039
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Inservice, workshops and presentations on American Indian cultural topics, tailored for audiences ranging from preschool to adult. Presentations appropriate to ATOD that captivate youth and adults alike.
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Dept. of Public Instruction
125 S. Webster
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI53707
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(608) 266-1649
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The DPI Student Services/Prevention & Wellness Team, headed by Mike Thompson, consists of seven consultants versed in ATOD comprehensive school health programs. Available for consultation and technical assistance.
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Dept. of Transportation
Office of Transportation Safety
PO Box 7910
Madison, WI53707
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(608) 266-0551
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“The Rest of Your Life” multi-image format introduced by a member of the State Patrol or Dept. of Transportation.
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Drug Abuse Task Force
Boy Scouts of America
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
PO Box 152079
Irving, TX75015-2079
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“Drugs: A Deadly Game” – complete kit for ATOD prevention or video, teacher’s guide; brochures and posters sold separately.
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Drug Enforcement Agency
US Department of Justice
Nancy A. Lane, Special Agent
219 S. Dearborn St., Ste 500
Chicago, IL 60604
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(312) 353-7875
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A variety of presentations and materials available FREE of charge.
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Green Bay Packers
1265 Lombardi Ave
Green Bay, WI 54304
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(920) 494-5701
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Call to request players and coaches to speak about various topics such as staying in school, away from drugs, football and football strategy, commitment to goals, and their own lives. Presentations available only January-May.
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Hocking, Nick
PO Box 866
Lac Du Flambeau, WI54535
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American Indian who speaks to children about his ancestry.
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Imagination Theater, Inc.
1801 W. Byron St., Studio 25
Chicago, IL60613-4100
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(773) 929-4100
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The program goal is designed to create awareness and provoke discussion about human issues, including self-esteem, self-image, substance abuse, peer pressure and communication in an entertaining, non-dogmatic way.
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Inner Management Institute Inc.
PO Box 779
BoulderJunction, WI54512
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(715) 385-0060
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Stuart Whipple, trainer. Assorted staff trainings for grad. credit.
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InnerPlay
17290 Circle Drive
Lakewood, WI 54138
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(715) 276-7888
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Mark Therrien, director, is dedicated to the therapeutic power of laughter and play. He believes they can be used to reduce stress, increase productivity, maintain positive attitudes, and increase motivation. Presents to educators, businesses, hospitals and parent groups
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Inside/Outside Adventures
Lin Peterson
Box 94
Carney, MI 49812-0094
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(906) 788-4103
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Winnebago Mental Health Institute
PO Box 9
Winnebago, WI 54985
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(920) 235-4910
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Especially effective at junior/high school and adult levels.
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Jones, Skip
W12998 River Road
Bowler, WI 54416
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(715) 793-4709
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Folk music & story telling with strong emphasis on family values. Personal message about drunk driving.
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Real Kids Real Life
Paul Dunbar
PO Box 964
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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(888) 477-2040
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(319) 277-2040
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General assembly for students and faculty. Paul will stay all day to speak and meet with students in small groups.
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Kollar, Bill
SeymourHigh School
10 Circle Dr
Seymour, WI 54165
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(920) 833-2304
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Promotes student goal setting. Inspirational, motivational.
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LifeSkillsCenter
Dale Olen
10125 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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(414) 475-1600
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lectures, workshops, and consultation on team-building, communication, relationships, stress management, conflict, mediation, and self-esteem.
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McGowan & Associates
Mike McGowan
N23 W27157 Shelley Lynn Dr
Pewaukee, WI53072
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(414) 333-5040
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Training, inservice and consultation on SAP, ATOD programs, EAP, youth programs.
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Mendez, C.E. Foundation, Inc.
601 S. Magnolia
Tampa, FL 33606
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(813) 251-3600
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Drug prevention programs and curricula for grades K-12.
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Motivational Media Assemblies
148 S. Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA91502
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(818) 848-1980
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Tours the US with presentations about conflict resolution and substance abuse called “Harmony and Champions.”
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N-CARE
Josie Steltenpohl
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(715) 723-3513
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An all volunteer presentation by emergency room nurses. Hard hitting eyewitness accounts of consequences of drinking and driving. Gr. 9-12 & adults.
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National Peer Helpers Association
Social Work Dept.
New TrierHigh School
385 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093
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(708) 446-7000 ext. 2250
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Workshops and conferences to develop skills needed for improving peer helping programs.
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Neighbors, Chuck
Master Image Productions
PO Box 903
Salem, OR 97308
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(503) 399-0415
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(503) 393-7009
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Grades 9-12.
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NEWIST-CESA 7
UWGB
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
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(920) 465-2599
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Half hour videotaped documentaries dealing with critical social issues such as teens and AIDS, women and AIDS, parents and teachers discuss AIDS, homeless people, children of alcoholics, skills for adolescent parents, information for parents of at-risk children, sexual orientation and elder abuse.
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Northern WisconsinCenter
PO Box 967
Minocqua, WI 54548
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(800) 677-7692
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Training, inservice, workshops on ATOD programs, peer programs, Caring for the Caretaker, etc.
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Olsen, Phil
PO Box 158
Readstown, WI54652
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(608) 629-5605
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Topics include stress management, training volunteers, outreach programs, alcohol and other drug prevention, motivation, and death & dying. Fee: $75 plus expenses.
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Options Unlimited, Inc.
Speakers Bureau
617 Sunrise Lane
Green Bay, WI54301
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(920) 339-0011
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Professional speakers, trainers and seminar leaders.
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PathwayCenter
Carol Troestler
55 Lincoln
Prairie du Sac, WI 54768
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(608) 643-3663
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Inservice, training and consultation on ATOD programs, violence, critical incident debriefing, caring for the caregiver, time management for managers, EAP, dealing with life threatening illness, etc.
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Perinchief, Dr. Robert
Perry Enterprises, Inc.
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(800) 527-2966
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Programs using music, drama and visuals to reach children and youth. Presentations include: “Towards Drug Free Schools,” “Hamel the Camel-a Different Mammal,” and “Drug Free Word Spree.” (Some presentations also available in book form with cassette.)
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PreventionResourceCenter, Madison
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(800) 248-9244
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Free educational materials, program research, library and information services, prevention outreach, technical assistance, training. Excellent resource!
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Project Assist Wisconsin
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(608) 266-8322
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Programs to reduce or prevent smoking.
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Project Oz
201 E. Grove St
Bloomington, IL 61701
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(309) 827-0377
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Drug education curricula for grades K-12 including special programs for learning disabled and mentally handicapped.
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Randall, Karl
W11590 County Road D
Holcombe, WI54745
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(800) 228-6393
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Talks about openness, honesty, genuineness, and being a true friend. Well received by students who have heard him talk.
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Reed, Gayle
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Educational Sciences Bldg
1025 W. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53706-1796
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(608)
575-6844
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Gayle Reed received a PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Educational Psychology. During her work at UW Madison, Gayle participated in Moral Development of Forgiveness Research Program under the direction Dr. Robert Enright. Gayle currently teaches "The Psychology of Interpersonal Forgiveness" at the University of Wisconsin Extension and has an ongoing practice of forgiveness psychology workshops and individual forgiveness recovery consultation.
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Relapse Prevention Services
8112 W. Bluemound Road # 101
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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(414) 258-8706
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Training and consultation geared specifically toward students who have gone through treatment (may also be applied to student workshops and to other compulsive behaviors). Will design to meet your school’s individual needs and timeframes.
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Say No Magic Show
Jerry Christianson
14100 W. Park Ave.
New Berlin, WI53151
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(414) 425-2457
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Magic effects, audience participation, visual aids
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SafeSchool Ambassadors
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(707) 823-6159
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The Safe School Ambassadors® (SSA) program was developed to help prevent and stop mistreatment and cruelty among 4th- to 12th-grade students. Since then, over 500 public and private schools have adopted this powerful program. As a result of having implemented the SSA program, schools report a reduction in violence, mistreatment and tension among students. The program also engenders increased tolerance and acceptance of diversity, as well as an environment that encourages higher grades and attendance.
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Short, Ray Dr.
505 S. Miller Ave.
Lafayette, CO 80026
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(303) 666-5025
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Topics include: Sex, love or infatuation: How can I really know? How far is too far? How to make wise choices about sex? How parents/youth can talk about sex and love.
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Slim Goodbody Corp.
27 W. 20th St., Suite 1207
New York, NY 10011
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(800) 962-7546
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Musical presentations. “The Musical Health Show” – K-4; “Attention Prevention” – K-6.
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Slowey, Dan
Positive Youth Development Coord.
KimberlyHigh School
545 S. John St
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(920) 788-7761
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Dan Slowey has facilitated many trainings, workshops, and seminars involving educators, parents, community members and youth. His seminars and assemblies are interactive, enthusiastic, and inspirational.
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“Sonny” Smart
UW Stevens Point
Collins Classroom Blvd 462
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(715) 346-3748
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Smart, Sonny, a clinical social worker and American Indian who speaks to parents and youth about ATOD issues with native American families.
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Bob Steenlage Story
RR 1 Box 108
Galesville, WI54630-9725
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(800) 777-8778
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The son of an alcoholic who was told he was too dumb and too weak to accomplish anything, Bob’s stirring account of his childhood struggle has raised the consciousness of parents and students alike. Program provides students, teachers and parents with a compassionate and practical approach to facing the complex problems of growing up in the world today.
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Thelen, Peter M.
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(920)
832-2750
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Special Agent Pete Thelen is a captivating and informative speaker. He is very knowledgeable about Meth labs and general updates on illegal drugs.
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Trooper Jones/Sgt. Terg
State Patrol
PO Box 984
Fond du Lac, WI54936
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(920) 929-3700
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(920) 467-8226
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Grades 7-12, adults/community.
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UW Green Bay
Speakers Bureau
UWGB Theatre Hall
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(920) 465-2102
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Contact office for complete list of speakers and subjects covered.
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Von Behrens, Gruen
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Gruen Von Behrens is a 25-year-old oral cancer survivor who has endured almost 30 painful and disfiguring surgeries to save his life. Like many teenagers, he first tried spit tobacco at age 13 to "fit in but soon became addicted. By age 17, he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma a form of oral cancer. Gruen now travels on behalf of Oral Health America's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) and shares with the public the real life consequences of his own spit tobacco use. He is especially effective with young audiences, warning them to stay away from the spit tobacco that he believes caused his cancer. His story is not only emotionally touching, but also visually effective in relating this important and oftentimes overlooked public health message.
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Ventriloquism On the Move
Attn: Mike Robinson
PO Box 05380
Milwaukee, WI 53205
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(414) 933-0400
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mlr@wi.rr.com
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Mike Robinson and Woody provide unique entertainment for students and staff in a school setting. Their presentations offer a skillful display of ventriloquism, tasteful humor, educationally inspiring dialogue, music and song, with audience participation. The purpose of their presentations is to add a touch of laughter while inspiring youngsters in a learning environment. They have an uncanny ability to capture the attention of their audience and thereby effectively convey educational messages to students in a fun-filled fashion. Some of the script material available focuses on: self-esteem, cultural diversity, bullying, conflict resolution, drug free lifestyle and respect for individual differences.
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Gear Up
4753 N. Broadway, Suite 912
Chicago, IL60640
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Grades 6-8, Improv group “The Diamond Inside Me.”
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Wiley, Pat
N12073 Breed Road
Clintonville, WI54929
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(715) 823-4770
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Professional entertainer, folksinger, songwriter, musician-humor, self-disclosure attitudes, healthy messages.
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Wisconsin Assoc. of Children of Alcoholics
Ann Krolick
PO Box 14253
Madison, WI53714
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(608) 545-8127
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Non-profit network of information and services to support and serve children of alcoholics. Can arrange for speakers and presentation on any related topic.
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Wisconsin Clearinghouse for
Prevention Resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs
1552 University Avenue
Madison, WI53726-4085
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PO Box 1468
Madison, WI53701-1468
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(608) 262-9157
toll free
(800) 248-9244
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ATOD information and workshops on strategic planning.
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Wisconsin Positive Youth Development Initiative, Inc.
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(608)
296-9960
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Training workshops, presentations, and technical assistance for schools, coalitions, agencies, youth groups, parent groups and more. Topics include coalition development, primary prevention, developmental assets, resiliency, youth development and peer programs, leadership and communication skills. Call or email for more information.
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Wisconsin Prevention Network
P.O. Box 1526
Appleton, WI54912-1526
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(920) 832-4916
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Membership organization consisting of individuals and organizations concerned with preventing life problems and promoting health.
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Women Reaching Women
SheboyganMemorialMedicalCenter
2629 N. 7th St
Sheboygan, WI53083
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(920) 459-5536
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30-60 minute programs about ATOD. Diverse backgrounds including counselors, recovering women, sociologists, ministers and students.
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