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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

1-866-620-1418

 

 

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19

417-546-4171

 

 

 

Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens

 

ChalleNGe Academy

608-269-9000

22-week cost-free residential program for high school dropouts (or habitual truants), ages 16-3/4 to 18, who are drug-free and not convicted of any felony status offenses.

 

Domestic Abuse Programs and Services in Wisconsin

 

Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County

715-833-1735

Programs and services that build on family strengths through prevention, education, support and networking with other resources in the community.

 

Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County

Pregnancy and parenting support services.

 

Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County

920-892-6706

Information, support and coordination of resources for families and children.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

Teen Parent Resources in Wisconsin

 

Walker's Point Youth and Family Center

414-672-5300

Shelter, counseling, educational and other services to help young people resolve their problems and strengthen family relationships.  All services are free.  Serves the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

 

Washington County Information & Resource Exchange (WIRE)

262-306-2222

Comprehensive resource guide for Washington County.

 

Wisconsin Abuse Resources

 

Wisconsin Autism Directory of Resources

 

Wisconsin Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Provider Directory (pdf)

 

 


 

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS,

YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER

WILL SUCCEED

IN MATH AND SCIENCE

 

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TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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WISCONSIN INFORMATION

 

 

Binge Drinking Highest in Midwest

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

 

Gangs: Frequently Asked Questions

Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

 

 

Guide to Wisconsin's Medicaid Managed Care Program

Visit Family Health.

 

 

How many children are being bullied in your state? (pdf)

Cassie's Story

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

 

 

Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Visit Teen Sexual Behaviors: Issues and Concerns.

 

 

Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect in Wisconsin

At Greater Risk for Related Social Problems

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

Special Education in Wisconsin

Answering Your Questions About School Law

Visit Special Education.

 

 

Survivors of Suicide Guide (HOPES)

Wisconsin Suicides are Triple Homicides

Visit Teen Suicide.

 

 

Wannabee: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang

Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

 

 

Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry

Megan's Law in Wisconsin

Sex Offender Information

Information Access for Victims

Staying Safe: What You Can Do About Sexual Violence

Teen pushes change in youth sex offender laws

Assembly passes bill to release info on juvenile sex offenders

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Wisconsin's Missing Children

PARENTS! READ THIS NOW: Abduction Prevention

Find Amos Mortier

Find Alexis Patterson

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

ARCW provides aggressive HIV prevention; training and education; access to comprehensive services for people affected by HIV disease; clinical research on HIV treatment and HIV advocacy through nine statewide offices.  Visit Teen Sexual Behaviors: Issues and Concerns.

 

Autism Society of Wisconsin

920-993-0279

1-888-4-AUTISM

Information and referral, advocacy, public awareness, and education and support.  Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

BadgerKids

1-800-362-3002

Wisconsin's state program to provide health insurance for uninsured working families.  Visit Family Health.

 

HOPES

608-274-9686

608-274-1838

Helps others through education, support, and advocacy for suicide prevention.  Visit Teen Suicide.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Wisconsin

414-299-9002

1-866-532-9472

Information and support to parents, people with learning disabilities, and professionals.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin

608-256-3374

Community resources, training, public awareness, advocacy.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect.

 

Wisconsin Advocates of Missing People

920-324-2042

920-948-7539 Emergency

Assistance to families of missing adults (age 18 and older), and community awareness programs.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Wisconsin Center for Missing Children

414-313-7322

1-877-570-5456

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources

1-800-248-9244

608-262-9157 Madison

Develops, produces and disseminates educational materials, offers prevention services, and provides information throughout Wisconsin.  Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

 

Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Statewide membership organization of battered women, formerly battered women, domestic abuse programs, and individuals committed to ending domestic violence.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect.

 

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

608-257-1516

Supports a statewide network of concerned individuals and organizations as they work against sexual assault in Wisconsin.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect.

 

Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy

608-267-0214 Madison

414-342-8700 Milwaukee

715-736-1800 North WI

Protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Wisconsin.  Visit Special Education.

 

Wisconsin Family Ties

1-800-422-7145

Resource and support agency for families with children who have emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.  Visit Teen Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

 

Wisconsin Fathers for Children and Families

608-ALL-DADS

Support, education, and advocacy organization that believes "the best parent is both parents."  Visit Stepfamilies and Co-Parenting.

 

Wisconsin Women's Network

608-255-9809

Statewide coalition of member organizations and individuals working to improve the status of women in Wisconsin.

 

Y.E.S. - Youth Educated in Safety, Inc.

920-734-5335

Education and awareness programs, and assistance in the search for missing and exploited children.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Dane County Crisis Line

1-800-747-4045

608-251-4445

 

Florence County Parenting Warm Line

1-888-432-6495

 

Grafton Teen Line

262-377-7786

 

Madison Crisis Hotline

608-280-2600

 

Milwaukee Community Information Line

414-773-0211

 

Milwaukee Crisis Hotline

414-257-7222

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Pregnancy Helpline

1-877-424-2836

608-375-5339

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Safe Place for Newborns Hotline

Confidential & anonymous alternative to infant abandonment

1-877-440-2229

 

Teen Line

1-800-852-8336

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

Wisconsin AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis-C Line
1-800-334-2437

 

Wisconsin Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

 


BOOKS

 

Each purchase you make supports Focus Adolescent Services, a free Internet clearinghouse of information and resources on teen and family issues.

 

 

How to Really Parent Your Teenager

Ross Campbell

Best Price $3.64
or Buy New $11.89

 

 

Boundaries with Teens

John Townsend

Best Price $10.03
or Buy New $11.69

 


SUPPORT

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

ACTED Support Group (Association for Children with Thinking and Emotional Disorders)

414-805-2880

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4AL-ANON

 

Alcoholics Anonymous in Wisconsin

 

AA in Milwaukee

414-771-9119 24 Hour

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Because I Love You Parent Support Group

 

Celebrate Recovery

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

1-800-898-9985

 

Cocaine Anonymous of Wisconsin

414-445-5433

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Grandparents Support in Wisconsin

 

Hope Network for Single Mothers (Milwaukee

 

Marijuana Anonymous

1-800-766-6779

 

Marquette Support Groups

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach

1-800-310-3001

 

Parents Anonymous

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide

 

Survivors of Suicide Groups of Wisconsin



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