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We believe that education is the first step toward building healthier, more resilient communities. Our mission is to provide clear, engaging, and science-based information that raises awareness about substance misuse and empowers individuals to make informed choices. We transform complex topics into accessible resources.
Through education, we move the conversation away from fear and toward understanding, equipping our community with the knowledge needed to prevent substance misuse before it starts.
Building Knowledge Through Accessible Content
Building Knowledge Through Accessible Content
We create and share resources designed to make substance misuse prevention approachable for everyone.
Educational Materials: Access our digital content and content from other trusted resources that break down key topics like youth vaping, cannabis use, and the connection between mental health and substance misuse.
Storytelling for Impact: We share real stories from our community to reduce stigma, build empathy, and highlight the powerful impact of prevention.
Bringing Prevention into Schools
Bringing Prevention into Schools
Schools are a vital environment for fostering healthy development. We partner with educators to integrate prevention education directly into the classroom and school culture, meeting students where they are.
School-Based Programs: We collaborate with schools to deliver evidence-based programs and presentations that engage students in conversations about peer pressure, stress management, and healthy coping skills.
Resources for Educators: We provide teachers and school administrators with the tools and training they need to support their students and create a substance-free school environment.
Youth Engagement: Our initiatives are designed to connect with students, giving them the confidence and skills to make healthy decisions for life.
Education Resources
Education Resources
We believe that collaboration is key to creating lasting change. By promoting valuable resources, we help strengthen our state's collective prevention efforts.
We believe that collaboration is key to creating lasting change. By promoting valuable resources, we help strengthen our state's collective prevention efforts.
Tobacco Is Changing
Tobacco Is Changing
E-cigarettes and smokeless nicotine products are harder than ever for parents to spot. The tobacco industry is moving fast, targeting kids when they’re most vulnerable, which is why recognizing these tactics and talking about the real harms of nicotine matters now more than ever.
p02040f.pdfReal Talks Wisconsin
Real Talks Wisconsin
Real Talks Wisconsin is an effort of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Justice. It promotes conversations on the impacts of substance use to build supportive communities where prevention works, treatment is available, and recovery can happen for everyone.
Tobacco 21 and Wisconsin Wins
Tobacco 21 and Wisconsin Wins
"21 means 21, no matter what." Wisconsin's tobacco retailers play a vital role in making sure employees and customers follow the federal law.
About Vaping
About Vaping
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
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