A Selected List of Outstanding
Prevention-Related Statewide Web Sites
in Wisconsin

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AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin:

ARCW focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and edcuation as well as providing social services to people with HIV/AIDS through nine offices throughout the state.
http://www.arcw.org

AIDS Network:

Formerly known as the Madison AIDS Support Network, the AIDS Network has expanded its prevention and care services throughout south central Wisconsin.
http://www2.powercom.net/~aidsnet/index2.html

Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (CTRI):

Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin, CTRI works to advance "the science of tobacco dependence and its treatment, " to provide "effective intervention and outreach services for children and adults," and to develop "policy initiatives to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and resultant health and economic burdens." Among its other activities, CTRI coordinates the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line, providing various services to those in Wisconsin wishing to quit tobacco use.
http://www.ctri.wisc.edu/

Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA):

The state's 12 CESAs provide services and programs for school districts within their regions. Each CESA also offers focused programs in AODA prevention through the Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Education Network (WATODEN).
Go to the CESA Links

HOPES - Helping Others Prevent & Educate about Suicide

This nonprofit, volunteer driven organization provides information on Wisconsin's suicide prevention strategy, offers help in finding "Survivors of Suicide" groups around the state, lists upcoming events, and gives assistance in helping advocates around the state with their suicide prevention activities.
http://www.hopes-wi.org

Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin:

"Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin builds community resources, provides training and public awareness, and carries out advocacy activities in order to strengthen child abuse prevention efforts in Wisconsin."
http://www.preventchildabusewi.org/

Tobacco Control Resource Center for Wisconsin:

The TCRCW provides free, prevention-related materials to people and organizations throughout Wisconsin. The site includes the catalog of available materials, as well as information on tobacco research and policy.
http://www.tobwis.org

WATODEN - Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Network:

Serving school districts and communities in Wisconsin. WATODEN provides technical assistance to and encourages collaborative partnerships with Pre-K-12 schools, state agencies, and community based organizations. They focus on the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by youth, and related youth risk behaviors, school safety, and violence prevention.
http://www.watoden.net

Wisconsin Council on Children and Families:

The WCCF works to improve the well being of children and families throughout the state through education, research, and advocacy. Their web site contains information on projects and topics ranging from early childhood brain development to family law to a youth advocacy program.
http://www.wccf.org/index.html

Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling:

This site offers information and assistance for coping with compulsive gambling, working with senior citizens and gambling, etc.
http://www.wi-problemgamblers.org/

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services:

Information about conferences, training and funding opportunities, and news about substance abuse in Wisconsin can all be found on the BSAS site.
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/substabuse/index.htm

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:

The state's education site provides information and resources for parents, educators, administrators and others interested in the welfare and education of our children.
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/

Wisconsin Family Ties:

Wisconsin Family Ties "works to create greater understanding, respectful acceptance, support in the communitywith families that include children and adolescents with emotional, behavior, and mental disorders."
http://www.wifamilyties.org/index.html

Wisconsin Prevention Network:

The Wisconsin Prevention Network (WPN) is a "statewide membership association of individuals and organizations working together to assure human and financial resources for prevention and wellness. WPN is a "voluntary, incorporated, non-profit organization consisting of professionals and interested persons from a variety of health and human service disciplines throughout the state. WPN members currently represent over 30 prevention areas."
http://www.wisprevnet.org/

Wisconsin Regional Teen Institute (WRTI):

Wisconsin Regional Teen Institute works through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education to "build teams of youth and adults who implement alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and violence prevention programs and activities in their communities." WRTI offers institutes in various parts of the state for middle and high school youth and the adults working with them.
http://www.uwec.edu/ce/wrti.htm

Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board:

The Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board is responsible for planning and funding efforts to reduce tobacco use in Wisconsin. Their site contains information on board meetings and funded programs.
http://www.wtcb.state.wi.us/

Wisconsin Substance Abuse Services Directory

Find the link to the most recent Wisconsin Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs listing.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bqaconsumer/AODA_MH/AODAmhDirs.htm