Youth Mentoring

Young adults (ages 15-20) are particularly vulnerable to beginning a cycle of unhealthy alcohol misuse. This virtual training has been prepared by Luther College nursing students. Key points to be shared are: local, state, and national statistics, the physiological impact on young people, ways to prevent misuse, how to help a friend, and resources. This...

Let's have some fun! Everyone is invited to the June Family Fun Night in East Park in Cresco from 5:00-8:00 p.m. There will be bouncy houses, food trucks, a balloon guy, and a special program at 6:00 p.m. Veterans will be honored at that time and kids will get to create a patriotic creation. Those...

Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A day will be splishin' and a splashin' in the lake at Village Creek Bible Camp near Lansing. There will be time to swim, kayak, go off a water slide, roast hot dogs, and have a great outdoor meal. Would you like to come and see the scenic...

Do you want to support kids in Howard County? Do you want to make a difference while helping to support youth having a positive adult role model? If you answered YES to either of these questions then you should check out the next MY Club Steering Commimttee meeting! Come and help contribute your ideas on...

Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to have a fun time at Prairie Fun Land. Those who attend will get to play one game of miniature golf and choose three other activities: go-karts, bumper cars, water wars, or trampoline basketball. We will enjoy pizza and pop together! For those wanting...

Your ideas are needed! Are you someone that cares about youth in Allamakee County? Do you have ideas about how to recruit more mentor and youth to be part of the Allamakee Mentoring Program? If so, we would love for you to join us at our next meeting. The Steering Committee is an active group...

                                          It's time to meet and share ideas! The Winneshiek mentoring program at Helping Services, Building Bridges Through Mentoring, is hosting a meeting. They welcome new members to serve on their committee. Meetings occur four...

Have you got a passion for youth causes? Do you believe that youth need positive role models? If so, you should consider joining the MY Club Steering Committee! MY Club's Steering Committee is the advisory group for the Howard County mentoring program at Helping Services. The committee is full of spirited individuals who love to...

There is so much new information about vaping and other nicotine products, that it is time to learn about the newest trends. This brief training includes visuals of some of the most popular items as well as an update on the rates of youth use, the concerns that surround the products, and an update on prevention efforts being worked...

Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, waiting youth, Steering Committee members, friends of mentoring, and all family members are invited to join us for our Family Picnic. We will gather at Whalen Cabin, Phelps Park for yummy grilled food and socializing with friends. RSVP by Thursday, August 24 with numbers and names of all who...