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Prevention Pathways 110 North 7th
Street, Suite 1 402.370.3113 |
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Agency Description
Concept
Prevention Pathways is committed to providing information and education associated with problems that come from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We believe every child needs a safe, healthy, caring environment to become a happy, responsible, contributing member of its community.
History/Background
In recognition of the Nebraska Family Policy Act of 1987, the Family Action Community Team (FACT), a multidisciplinary group, was formed in the spring of 1988 to address the preservation of families in the Norfolk community. FACT encourages interagency coordination and active community involvement by all citizens and supports and promotes implementing prevention and early intervention programs and services.
One outgrowth of FACT is Parent Connection, a program of Prevention Pathways (formerly PROJECT ACCESS). Prevention Pathways is a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation providing prevention education and information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues affecting the citizens of Northern Nebraska. The agency is funded in part by donations; the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Government. It serves as the administering agency for Parent Connection.
Prevention Pathways provides information and education on:
- Asset Building and Resiliency
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- Primary Prevention
- Early Intervention
- Family Relationships
- Parenting Skills
- Social & Life Skills
- Recovery Issues
Mission Statement
Promoting positive development by growing strong, healthy children, youth and adults free from problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Service Area
Prevention Pathways serves 22 counties in Northern Nebraska:
Antelope |
Boone |
Boyd |
Brown |
Burt |
Cedar |
Cherry |
Colfax |
Cuming |
Dakota |
Dixon |
Holt |
Keya Paha |
Knox |
Madison |
Nance |
Pierce |
Platte |
Rock |
Stanton |
Thurston |
Wayne |
Affiliations
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Family Resource Center Coalition of Nebraska
Family Support America (formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
Special Recognition
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Nebraska Good Beginnings Community
Nebraska SPRING
Through Nebraska SPRING, Prevention Pathways can access the Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC). The PIRC includes the Family Resource Line and access to the Early Childhood Training Center Media Center. The Media Center's numerous and varied materials are available on a free-loan basis. Additional information on these resources is available at Programs and Services.
On-Site Partners
Prevention Pathways is co-located with Parent Connection.
Programs & Services
Parent Connection — Carmen Patent, Coordinator: 402.370.3113
Parent Connection works with parents, educators, communities of faith, businesses, neighbors, professionals, grandparents, community leaders, and volunteers from every walk of life to ensure that ALL children grow up in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Parent Connection is the result of a collaborative effort by the Norfolk Family Action Community Team and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.
- Resource materials
- Development of support systems for families
- Educational Programming/Family Management/Parent Education
- Referrals
- Supporting nurturing environments for children by working with community coalitions to address the needs of families
- GROWING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY media campaign
Resource Center
- Lending Library of books, videos, audiocassettes, and curricula
- Clearinghouse of printed brochures and other literature
- Bookstore of
resources on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and related issues such as codependency,
adult children of alcoholics, anger management, abuse, violence, and much more
RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource): Access to the most current, factual information available concerning substance abuse issues - Gift Items
Resources for:
- Reducing Risk (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Information and Education)
- Increasing Protective Factors (Resiliency and Asset Building Information)
- Parent Education (Discipline, Developmental Stages, Adoption, School Success, Relatives As Parents, Divorce, and Family Management)
- Recovery
Prevention Education
- Comprehensive basic prevention training
- Parenting and family management classes
- Peer Leader/Helper programs
- Educational programs for youth groups
- Worksite education programs
- ALL STARS facilitator training
- Resiliency/Developmental Assets training
- Classroom and/or small group sessions
Community Organizing
Prevention Pathways staff will assist your community in the prevention of problems associated with alcohol and other drug abuse and the promotion of positive behaviors by youth.
- Systematic planning
- Coordinating and collaborating with other agencies
- Accessing services and funding
- Community team building
- Volunteer training
- Community Asset Building (CAB)
Youth Services
- Provide training, support, guidance, and other technical assistance to drug-free youth groups and adult sponsors in the Region IV area.
- Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to other youth serving organizations.
- Assist in planning regional youth activities.
- Youth Advisory Board (R.Y.D.E.R.S.).
School Community Intervention Program (SCIP)
The School Community Intervention Program (SCIP) is designed to help students who are exhibiting behaviors that interfere with the learning process. SCIP is a program of Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, Lincoln, Nebraska The program consists of four components:
- Identification of problem behavior affecting school performance
- Intervention with the student and family caregiver
- Referral to community drug or alcohol agencies for evaluation and treatment
- A support system to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Affiliate Partners
To accomplish its mission, Prevention Pathways, FACT and Parent Connection coordinate with other private and public agencies.
FACT is a community-based group, with membership from agencies, businesses, and representatives from across Madison County. They work collaboratively to insure that the issues facing children, youth and families are addressed.
Prevention Pathways and Parent Connection serve the 22 county area of Northern Nebraska. They work with many community partners; including coalitions, community teams, schools, agencies, and businesses, throughout the region in a collaborative spirit to support a positive, healthy, safe and nurturing environment for children, youth and families.