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Our Mission and Philosophy |
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Positive Alternatives Inc.
is a
private non-profit, community based, multi-service
organization serving youth and families in Wisconsin. |
Mission-
Through a continuum of family and
strength based services, Positive
Alternatives strives to equip
at-risk youth and young adults
with the social, emotional and
developmental skills needed to
flourish.
Vision- As
a dynamic leader, Positive
Alternatives will be an
innovative resource in West
Central Wisconsin for at-risk
youth, young adults and their
families by providing creative
and collaborative prevention,
intervention and aftercare
services. We are dedicated to
empowering those we serve to
reach their greatest potential,
creating an environment for staff
that fosters unity, pride and
resiliency, and inspiring our
community to embrace the
strengths of youth.
Philosophy- Positive
Alternatives, Inc. operates from
the belief that individuals and
families pass through
developmental stages. Each
stage requires the individuals in
a family to face new tasks and
discover alternative adaptive
techniques. Successful
adaptation at any one stage
depends greatly on the individual
or family's ability to master the
skills required in the previous
stage. Behaviors that prove to be
problematic are viewed as signals
of difficulties mastering the
skills associated with the
developmental tasks for their
particular stage of development.
We recognize the unique task
associated with the stages
involving youth and young
adults.
Our goal is to provide
services that involve the family,
focus on the desired outcome and
build on strengths for the
purpose of allowing youth and/or
adults the opportunity to enhance
social, emotional and
developmental skills.
We acknowledge that youth,
families, and the community share
responsibilities for preparing adolescents for
successful adulthood.
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Positive Alternatives Value Statements |
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- Mutual Respect is the foundation
from which excellence is achieved.
- We appreciate diversity and
recognize it's role in fostering unity and creativity.
- Empowerment is achieved through
education, reciprocal communication and opportunities for
involvement.
- Quality services equal customer and
client satisfaction.
- Through collaboration and community
involvement, success and support are attained.
- We are committed to creating a safe and
secure environment.
- We maximize resources to provide the most
mission for the money.
- We value an environment that respects and
builds on the strengths and expertise of individuals and
families.
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Hotline
24 Hour Crisis
Hotline
1-800-491-Teen
(8336)
Contact Us
Phone
715-235-9552
Fax
715-235-1075
Board of Directors
Michael Fairchild
Jim Jasicki
Ursula Berger
Dave Simpson
Susie Eberhard
Deborah Wright Neal Frey
Exec. Director:
Kimberly Edwards
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