In 2023, SPARK partnered with Planet Youth to implement the Iceland Prevention Model in the Chequamegon Bay Area.  Planet Youth uses evidence-based practices to help communities improve the lives of kids.    Want to be part of the change?  

Learn how Iceland reduced youth substance use by focusing on family, peers, leisure, and school:
PlanetYouth – Creating a better future for youth
planetyouth.org
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Want to join the movement? 
Contact Rachel, Planet Youth Coalition Coordinator at [email protected] or 715-413-1585.  

Planet Youth Coalition
Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month (unless there is a Holiday or Ashland School is closed for weather).  Location for 2025 meetings is being decided - contact Rachel for info.  A remote option is usually available.

• odd months (January, March, etc) 11:00 am
• even months (February, April, etc) 4:00 pm

​Stipends available.  Snack provided.  Children welcome.  ALL ARE WELCOME. 
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Prevention is   FAMILY   SCHOOL   PEERS   LEISURE​

Planet Youth Chequamegon surveyed 10th graders in the fall of 2024.  Survey results are available and will be presented to the community in February & March of 2025!