Tobacco Prevention Program

The Jackson County Tobacco-Free Coalition has been in existence since 2001. It was started with funding through the State of WI Master Settlement Agreement secured in the late 1990's. Jackson County Public Health has been a key participant in the coalition since the beginning and continues to be an active member. Since 2001, funding at the state level has been severely reduced. Despite the funding situation, tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States. Some programs and initiatives that the Jackson County Tobacco-Free Coalition has been involved with include the TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) program (where teens talk to 4th graders about the dangers of tobacco), supporting tobacco cessation classes held bi-monthly at Black River Memorial Hospital, and support and recognition of businesses/restaurants that are smoke free during the Great American Smoke-out in November of each year. This coalition meets monthly and continues to address tobacco related issues facing our community.

Black River Memorial Smoking Cessation Classes Meet Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m.Every Other Month For 4 weeks Call 1-715-284-5361 For Information

Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week Call 1-877-270-7867 Or for Information 24 Hours a Day http://www.ctri.wisc.edu/Home/Quit.Line.Home.html