Positive Alternatives

Positive Alternatives An innovative resource for youth who need extra support to master skills and prepare for adulthood. To learn more about COA, please visit www.coanet.org.

Positive Alternatives provides Community-Based Services and Group Home Services in Menomonie, River Falls, Amery, Wisconsin Rapids, and Wausau, Wisconsin. Positive Alternatives is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

The Winnebago Group Home was awarded a grant from the SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund within the Community Fo...
08/31/2026

The Winnebago Group Home was awarded a grant from the SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region last July.

Because of this donation, the Winnebago Group Home was able to use the funds to support the purchase of outdoor recreational equipment to help create safe and engaging opportunities for at-risk youth to play, move and connect this summer.

Access to consistent recreation supports physical health, emotional regulation and social development, which are all key components of building resilience and promoting long-term well-being.

The following items were purchased for outdoor recreation at the Winnebago Group Home with these grant funds:

🚲5 new bicycles
⛑️Multiple bike helmets
🏀Permanent basketball hoops with balls (basketballs and footballs)
🎲Several outdoor games such as Bocce Ball, Kan Jam Disc Toss, Cornhold Boards, Yardzee, Throwing Discs, Nerf Balls, Slammo and a golf set.
🪑Camping chairs

Youth dedicate themselves to achieving goals while at Positive Alternatives. Here is a look at accomplished successes f...
08/26/2026

Youth dedicate themselves to achieving goals while at Positive Alternatives. Here is a look at accomplished successes from youth during the month of July.✨

One youth was successfully discharged to a family member. Four youth found employment. One youth completed their driver's ed course and one completed their assigned community service hours. Additionally, a youth displayed leadership to other youth within the house as well as new staff members in supporting them with being comfortable with the layout and storage for items throughout the group home.

July's Equity-Centered Programming highlight focuses on the Wisconsin Rapids Group Home and their efforts to offer multi...
08/24/2026

July's Equity-Centered Programming highlight focuses on the Wisconsin Rapids Group Home and their efforts to offer multiple wellness options during recreations that were physical activity to help recognize that one-size-fits-all does not always apply. The goal was to recognize that healing and self-care look different for everyone.

Madisen joined the Community Based Services team in July. Madisen holds a bachelor's in psychology from UW-Stout. She al...
08/21/2026

Madisen joined the Community Based Services team in July. Madisen holds a bachelor's in psychology from UW-Stout. She always knew she wanted to be in a field where she could help others and make a difference. She looks forward to helping others discover themselves and be the best version they can be.

Join us in welcoming Madisen to the PA family and we invite you to learn more about her by viewing bio here: https://www.positive-alternatives.org/madisen-hasart

Alex joined the Community Based Services team in July 2026. Alex's personal journeys are what drew him to this line of w...
08/19/2026

Alex joined the Community Based Services team in July 2026. Alex's personal journeys are what drew him to this line of work. Because of that, he has developed a strong desire to support others, listen without judgement and help people recognize their circumstances do not have to define their futures. Additionally, Alex furthered his expertise by obtaining his bachelor's in psychology from UW-Stout and an associate's in criminal justice from Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Join us in welcoming Alex and learn more about him by visiting his full bio here:
https://www.positive-alternatives.org/alex-peterson

A youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on August 13th, and we would love your help in making t...
08/07/2026

A youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on August 13th, and we would love your help in making their day unforgettable by surprising them with gifts from their Amazon wish list! You can shop their list here: https://a.co/0hV5Z6Mf

If you’re unable to purchase a gift, you can still make their day brighter by dropping a birthday wish in the comments below - we’ll share all your kind messages with them on their big day! 🎂

Summer isn't over yet! There is still time to shop fun, colorful items that are available for a limited time only. Sho...
08/05/2026

Summer isn't over yet! There is still time to shop fun, colorful items that are available for a limited time only.

Shop here: positive-alternatives.org/store

With yesterday being Friendship Day, staff shared shoutouts and found memories with those they have made friendships wit...
07/31/2026

With yesterday being Friendship Day, staff shared shoutouts and found memories with those they have made friendships with while working at Positive Alternatives. 👐🏻

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603 Terrill Road
Menomonie, WI
54751

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