S.A.F.E Grant County Coalition

Mailing Address

Grant County Health Department
111 S Jefferson St
Lancaster, WI 53813

Contact Information:

Phone: (608) 723-6416
Fax: (608) 723-6501
Website: Click Here to Visit Our Website

Organization Contacts

Kathy Marty, Projects Director
Phone: (608) 723-6416
Email: [email protected]

Laura Murphy
Phone: (608) 723-6416
Email: [email protected]

Beth Topp
Phone: (608) 723-6416
Email: [email protected]

Peggy Schmitt
Phone: (608) 723-6416
Email: [email protected]

Tonia Wagner
Phone: (608) 723-6416
Email: [email protected]

Description:

Wellness displays at Elderfest, Grant County Fair, and many other community events as well as in Grant County Schools (along with presentations on substance abuse prevention)

Coordinates alcohol and tobacco compliance checks conducted by trained officers and minors to limit underage youth access to alcohol and tobacco.

Promotes Rx Collection to keep unused drugs out of environment and to reduce Rx abuse.

Tobacco cessation programs (1st breath for pregnant women, N.O.T. for teens, and Freedom From Smoking for adults.

Strengthening families to teach love and limits to parents of 10-14 year olds.

Smoke free, alcohol, and other drug educational campaigns to keep Grant County safe and drug free.

Training for youth through annual Youth Leadership Conferences (grades 7-12) and peer monitoring programs. Help enhance anti-drug groups in schools after training.

Supports the Fresh Start Program which strives to reduce underage drinking violations.

Supports Underage Drinking Task Force to further cut down on underage drinking throughout the county.

Provide car chips to parents to reduce youth risky driving.

Supports Teen Court which utilizes trained adults and teen volunteers as a "court of peers" for youth accused of truancy, minor theft, and similar issues.

Coordinates "The Plunge" into the dangerous consequences of underage drinking. Involves a mock car crash, the hospital ER, the funeral home, the court house (mock hearing), and dynamic hearings.


Drug Issues
Education
Substance Abuse Prevention

Service Categories

Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse

Geographic Areas Served

  • Counties Grant

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

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Last Update Date: 09/18/2020

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