GUPPY - Green County United Prevention Professionals for Youth

Contact Information

Alissa Grenawalt
4-H & Youth Development Agent-UW Ext, Green County
N3150B Hwy 81
Monroe, Wisconsin 53566

608.328.9440
608.328.9519 FAX

Alliance Information

Alliance Code: RGR-106
Number of Members: 20
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/green/flp/GuppyPage.ht...

Established September 1st, 1987

Mission Statement

G.U.P.P.Ys mission is the following: Green County United Prevention Professionals for Youth, Inc., a group of community members from diverse agencies, exists in collaboration to share information, coordinate efforts and close gaps in service provision resulting in healthy youth and reduction of risk-associated behavior.

Goal and Objectives

Use research based tools to help justify the need for youth prevention education in the county. Provide educational programs and materials to members of the Green County community. Work with schools and key organizations in a team work fashion to conduct local programming.

Regular Meetings

The Green County United Prevention Professionals for Youth meet on the second Friday of each month at 1pm from September through May.

Activities or Programming

• Community education programs
• Youth Leadership training
• Asset development
• Public education and training
• Information and referral services
• Parenting programs
• Tobacco Compliance Checks

Groups Involved

• K-12 Schools
• Law Enforcement
• Justice/Courts
• Legal/Attorneys
• Social Services
• Developmental Disability Services
• AODA Services
• Mental Health Services
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Volunteer Organizations
• Youth Organizations
• Parks and Recreation
• Healthcare/Medical
• Elected Officials
• Governing Boards or Councils (school, city, county, village, etc.)
• County Extension (4-H, Family Living)

Affiliations and Memberships

• Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Education Network (WATODEN)
• Student Mini-Grants (Department of Public Instruction)
• State Incentive Grant (SIG)
• University of Wisconsin Extension (4-H, Family Living)

Targeted Outcomes

• Substance abuse prevention
• Drug treatment
• Bullying prevention
• Violence prevention
• Child abuse and neglect
• Drinking or drugged while driving
• Adolescent sexual activity prevention
• Positive youth development
• Asset development
• Alcohol use intervention/treatment
• Underage Drinking prevention
• Suicide/depression prevention