South Central Alliance
for Tobacco Prevention

The South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention serves Adams, Juneau, and Sauk counties by working to prevent commercial tobacco use among youth, eliminate secondhand smoke, and support local and state policies that encourage commercial tobacco prevention. By partnering with diverse coalition members and organizations we strive to empower our communities to holistically support its residents. We do this through meetings with state and local leaders, media opportunities, education & advocacy, and community training.

Would you like to be an active member in our coalition?
Complete our Member Survey today!
Mission:
​We empower communities to build healthier environments to prevent commercial tobacco use and exposure while promoting effective, accessible cessation. 
Vision:
​Breathe Healthy, Live Happy
The Truth Initiative Launces New Campaign

–– The Truth Initiative’s new campaign highlights the impact vaping has on mental health. Called the Depression Stick, it brings to light the increase in feelings of depression and anxiety vaping devices can cause​
New York Times Documentary Takes a Hard Look at the Ride of Juul

–– Move Fast and Vape Things by the New York Times is a new documentary on FX and Hulu which reviews the youth vaping epidemic through the rise and fall of Juul. It includes news footage, interviews, and a spotlight of a teenager whose life was impacted by nicotine.
Wednesday January 11th @ 11am: Policy Development

How can you advocate for local policy change? Join SCA as representatives from American Lung Association share the actions that can be taken to advocate for local policy change around issues you are passionate about. 

 Register today!
SCATP Meeting | February 9th 12:30pm-2:00pm
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Cessation

Make today your YES Day! These resources can help you.

• Bilingual Rack Card

• For Wisconsinites:
• For American Indians: 1-888-724-7848
• For Veterans:
QuitVet  |  1-855-784-8838
SmokefreeVet  |  Text VET to 47848
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• For Pregnant People, New Moms, and their Families:
First Breath  |  Text ‘FB INFO’ to 97779
• For Teens and Young Adults
This is Quitting
Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
Text2Quit 
Text READY to 200-400

Wisconsin Wins

Are you a retailer in Wisconsin?

WITobaccoCheck.org provides free state-approved retailer training on Wisconsin tobacco sales laws. WITobaccoCheck.org helps retailers avoid license suspension and fines.
FACT is a youth driven movement in Wisconsin where teens work to spread the truth about tobacco by participating in team meetings, FACTivism activities, meetings with local and state leaders, and written media. SCA partners with Mauston High School’s FACT group to support their mission to spread the unfiltered truth about tobacco!  If you are between 7th and 12th grade and want to join, find out more at: https://factmovement.org/

Health Equity

Health equity means everyone has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This is an important part of our coalition as we strive to improve the health and well-being for all Wisconites. Big Tobacco continues to disproportionately impact specific populations including youth, those utilizing behavioral health services, women and pregnant people, and the American Indian/Alaskan Native population. For more information and resources on health equity visit https://tobwis.org/health-equity/

Industry Targeting

Learn More

For Parents
• Talking with your teens about tobacco
• Tips for Talking to Kids about Smoking
• Identifying Signs of Youth Vaping and Nicotine Addiction
• Tobacco is Changing

For Youth
• Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
• Truth Initiative

For Behavioral Health Providers
• CDC
• UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention

For Providers working with Pregnant People and New Moms
• Become a First Breath Provider