The following Youth Programs are offered through MHA's Community Prevention Education office.
Waukesha Teens On Line (WTOL) is the website for Waukesha County youth ages 8 to 18. This site connects teens to safe places within the Waukesha community. WTOL contains information decided by teens as important issues, topics, and/or concerns. The website contains information for Waukesha Youth, including:
• Volunteer and Job Opportunities
• Calendar of Events
• Teen Issue of the Month
• Fun Links
• Shopping Information
• High School Sport Information
• Waukesha County Schools
• Homework Help
• Libraries
• College Resources
If you would like more information about WTOL or would like to contribute to the website, contact the Mental Health Association in Waukesha County, Inc. at (262) 547-0769 or visit the web site at http://www.waukeshateens.org.
The Youth Peer Educators are a group of Waukesha Youth who serve as positive role models and promote healthy choices to the youth of Waukesha County. The Youth Peer Educators are available to perform puppet shows and skit presentations for youth in grades K-12.
The titles of the Youth Peer Educator Presentations are:
• Sugar & Spice (K-2 appropriate) These puppet shows demonstrate positive behaviors that your students can follow. The plays help students identify their own feelings, as well as encourage empathy and introduce healthy problem-solving skills. There are 10 plays to choose from, focusing on a variety of issues, including: sharing, problem-solving, respecting others, lying & cheating, fighting and swearing, self-esteem, name calling, cultural diversity.
• The Dangers of Smoking! An interactive discussion lead by the Youth Peer Educators explores the dangers of smoking.
• Movin' On Up! This presentation addresses the most common questions and fears that students experience when transitioning to middle school and high school, and helps reduce anxieties that students might feel.
The Youth Peer Educators now also offer the following skits for high school audiences:
• Suicide Prevention addresses the topic of suicide, and suicide prevention. The discussion afterwards examines coping skills, as well as ways to help someone who may be considering suicide.
• Self Image addresses common self-worth issues that youth feel, and provides ways for students to build self-esteem and self-worth.
To request the YPEs to present at your school or organization, contact MHA's Community Prevention Education office at (262) 547-0769. |
