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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
–– 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.
–– 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 May 11th @ 5pm: Virtual Women's Night
This event, scheduled during Women’s Health Week, will acknowledge the unique challenges women experience, while highlighting the importance of resilience, self-efficacy, and self-compassion. While it does focus more on women, all are welcome! The event is virtual and includes a thirty minute keynote speaker, followed by a 30 minute activity based break out room where attendees can participate in either Zumba, mindful meditation, or chair yoga all led by local women. Finally, all attendees will come back together and local partners who serve women in Adams, Juneau, and Sauk counties will give a brief overview of their program.
Register today!
This event, scheduled during Women’s Health Week, will acknowledge the unique challenges women experience, while highlighting the importance of resilience, self-efficacy, and self-compassion. While it does focus more on women, all are welcome! The event is virtual and includes a thirty minute keynote speaker, followed by a 30 minute activity based break out room where attendees can participate in either Zumba, mindful meditation, or chair yoga all led by local women. Finally, all attendees will come back together and local partners who serve women in Adams, Juneau, and Sauk counties will give a brief overview of their program.
Register today!
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SCATP Meeting | May 12th 12:30pm-2:00pm
Upham Woods Learning Center • Meeting Agenda (Click to Download) • Last Meeting Minutes (Click to Download) |
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Cessation
Make today your YES Day! These resources can help you.
• Bilingual Rack Card
• For Wisconsinites:
• Bilingual Rack Card
• For Wisconsinites:
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• For American Indians: 1-888-724-7848
• For Veterans:
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QuitVet | 1-855-784-8838
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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
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This is Quitting
Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 
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Text2Quit
Text READY to 200-400 
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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.
WITobaccoCheck.org provides free state-approved retailer training on Wisconsin tobacco sales laws. WITobaccoCheck.org helps retailers avoid license suspension and fines.
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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/
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Health EquityHealth 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/
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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
• 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
