Resources
Eau Claire Health Alliance has compiled resources based on our health priorities, some are created by action teams and others are from trusted sources.
Resource Highlights
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Parent Resources
DHS Small Talks Campaign Resources: Starting the Conversation on Underage Drinking: It may be difficult to discuss underage drinking with your child. Here are some resources to help start that conversation:
Start the Talk: This app features an interactive simulation that helps parents start conversations about alcohol, learn questions to ask their children, and gives ideas to keep the conversation going.
Alcohol
Alcohol and Tobacco Retailer Resources
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Alcohol & Tobacco Retailer ID Check Training Eau Claire County
Contact Kate Torkelson at 715-559-3533 or kate.torkelson@eauclairecounty.gov to get information on future training dates.
WITobaccoCheck.org meets the state requirement for employee training regarding Wisconsin's tobacco sales laws. Every business that has a tobacco license is required to provide this training to every employee who sells tobacco products.
Alcohol server/seller training: Approved Responsible Beverage Server training courses certified by the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers
Wisconsin State Statutes – Alcohol Beverages
Cannabis
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In multiple US states, cannabis (also called marijuana), has been decriminalized for medicinal and recreational (non-medical) use but remains illegal under federal law. In 2018, the Eau Claire City Council reduced the forfeiture imposed for a marijuana ordinance violation to $1 plus costs. The Eau Claire County Board amended their code in 2021 to be consistent with the City of Eau Claire, making a forfeiture for the possession of marijuana $1 county-wide. This creates consistency throughout Eau Claire County for enforcement of the ordinance violation.
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What are Opioids? Fact Sheets
English | Spanish | HmongRecognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose
English | Spanish | HmongStoring Opioid Medicine Safely
English | Spanish | HmongGet Rid of Unused Opioid Medicine
English | Spanish | HmongComplete packet of the above fact sheets with cover
English | Spanish | Hmong
Opioids Videos
Vicodin, Heroin, and Fentanyl are ALL opioids!
English | Spanish | HmongBe prepared. Know the signs of an opioid overdose.
English | Spanish | Hmong
Workshop: What Do You Know About Opioids?
Attend a workshop to learn more about opioids and opioid use in Eau Claire County. Topics covered: Opioids definition, how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose, how to safely store opioid medication, how to get rid of unused opioid medicine, Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips. Email Sarah Dillivan-Pospisil at sarah.dillivanpospisil@eauclairecounty.gov to learn more.Workbook: What Do You Know About Opioids?
What are opioids?
Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose
Storing Opioid Medicine Safely
Get Rid of Unused Opioid Medicine Narcan
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Narcan Nasal Spray Training English | Spanish | Hmong
Fentanyl Test Strip Training English | Spanish | Hmong
Where to get Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips in Eau Claire County (Locations coming soon)
Vivent Health
Contact Vivent Health to learn more about Fentanyl Test Strips and their LifePoint Needle Exchange program.505 S. Dewey St. Suite 107 Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-836-7710
www.viventhealth.org
Harm Reduction Vending Machine
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department and the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office maintain a vending machine that distributes FREE Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strip kits to the public year-round, 24 hours a day. Also included are instructions and training on how to use both tools available in English, Hmong, and Spanish.The vending machine is located in the lobby of the Eau Claire County Jail, 710 2nd Ave., Eau Claire.
Between 8 am -4:30 pm daily, enter the lobby (through door J1N)
Between 4:30 pm - 8 am, enter the first set of doors and press the button to the left to be buzzed in by a dispatcher.
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Download the packet. Inside find:
Recognizing and responding to an overdose
What to do after an overdose
Naloxone information
Opioid education and awareness
Chippewa Valley Treatment Resources
Additional Support Resources
Opioids
Prescription Drug Misuse & Safe Medication Disposal
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Twice each year, in the spring and fall, Prescription Drug Take-Back events are hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and are coordinated locally.
Community members are invited to drop off expired, unused, or unwanted medications (and they don’t need to only be prescriptions! Over-the-counter medications welcome too). Dropping medications off is anonymous and quick!
Upcoming Take Back Day: April 27th, 2024
Altoona Emergency Services
1904 Spooner AvenueEau Claire County Government Center
(curbside service available)
721 Oxford Avenue
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In addition to drug take-back events in April and October take-back events, there are multiple locations in Eau Claire County where residents can safely and anonymously dispose of medications throughout the year.
Video of all medication drop box locations:
Rx Take Back Locations in Eau Claire County
English | Spanish | HmongALTOONA
Altoona Emergency Services (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
1904 Spooner Avenue
Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:00pm
(715) 839-6090
AUGUSTA
Augusta City Hall (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
145 W. Lincoln Street
Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:00pm
(715) 286-2555
FALL CREEK
Fall Creek Village Hall (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
122 E. Lincoln Avenue
Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm
(715) 877-2177
EAU CLAIRE
CVS Pharmacy (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
2200 Brackett Ave
24/7
Liquid medications: No more than 4oz sealed in a plastic bag.
(715) 839-0041Eau Claire County Government Center (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
721 Oxford Avenue
Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm
(715) 839-4709Hy-Vee
2424 E Clairemont Ave (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
(715) 598-9524
Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sat, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sun, 10:00am - 5:00pmMarshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire Medical Offices (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
2116 Craig Road
Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sat & Sun, 9am to 1pm
Liquid medications: no more than 4oz in original container, wrapped in a paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag.Mayo Clinic Health System - Clairemont Campus (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
733 W. Clairemont Ave.
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-8:00pm
Sat-Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm
(715) 838-5000Mayo Clinic Health System - Luther Campus (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
1400 Bellinger Street
Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sat, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Liquid medications: bottles less than 4oz in zip-lock bag.
(715) 838-6000Walgreens Pharmacy (Video: English | Hmong | Spanish)
1819 S Hastings Way
24/7
Liquid medications: Accepts up to 6oz of liquids.
(715) 834-3121
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Eau Claire County Take a Break, Learn More About Vapes video series:
Tobacco is Changing: This site has resources for parents to understand the changing world of tobacco products, how you can keep up, and what you can do in your local community.
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How To Quit Vaping Workbook (Online Version)
How to Quit Vaping Workbook (Printer Friendly Version)
Supporting Someone Who Is Quitting Vaping
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: The quit line helps people quit smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco at 800-QUIT-NOW. Free, personalized support. Programs for everyone including in Spanish, for youth, and American Indians.
Smokefree.gov (en Español): This website offers quitting tools and tips for everyone, in Spanish, and for Vets, Teens, Women, and people who are 60+
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Local State Tobacco/Vaping Laws
The Eau Claire City Council voted unanimously to include vaping and e-cigarettes to the ban on indoor smoking on August 11, 2020. Chapter 8.05 and Chapter 9.38
The City of Altoona has included electronic devices in their smoke-free indoor spaces ordinance 8.06
State Smoking Prohibition (Smoke-Free Indoor Air) - Wisconsin Legislature: 101.123
Tobacco 21 | FDA
On December 20, 2019, legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raising the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years was signed into law. The new federal minimum age of sales applies to all retail establishments and persons with no exceptions.
Tobacco
Additional Resources
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The Substance Misuse Prevention Action Team has a quarterly newsletter to keep parents and guardians informed on drug and alcohol trends, information on new or popular substances, resources to help guide how to have conversations with children about these substances, and much more.
Spring 2024 | Winter 2023 | Fall 2023 | Summer 2023 | Spring 2023 | Winter 2022 | Fall 2022
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Chippewa Valley Treatment Resources: List of resources of Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire County treatment resources.
Eau Claire County Mental Health and Substance Use Services: Lists services for mental health, alcohol misuse, and drug use within Eau Claire County.
Eau Claire County Teen Substance Misuse Resources: Resource guide for teens in Eau Claire County who are struggling with misuse or know someone struggling with misuse. Includes peer support, online resources, and mental health and support services.
Healthy Relationship Promotion
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What are the cards? Connect with Me Conversation cards can help you start tough conversations with youth around important issues like mental health, healthy relationships, substance misuse, and nutrition/physical activity.
What do the cards include? The conversation cards include 166 questions in 12 categories. Categories include icebreakers, building connections, taking action, technology, relationships, development, body image, mental health, substance misuse, growing up, tough stuff, nutrition, and physical activity.
Who are the cards for? Cards are intended for parents, guardians, coaches, faith leaders, mentors, and other adults to use these cards to share values, promote trust, and create resilience in youth. Although the questions were created for youth around middle school age and older, they can be adapted for younger ages.
We have a limited number of printed cards. If you are interested to get a print copy, please put in your request here: Conversation Card Request Form.
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Healthy Relationships Toolkit: Strong and healthy relationships are empowering, supportive, and comforting. This toolkit assembles resources for teens and adults to consult when exploring, teaching, or talking about healthy relationship behaviors. This toolkit includes:
A section for parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals that provides resources to guide conversations and lessons.
A section for teens to learn about topics that are of interest to them.
A list of resources that support the LGBTQ+ community, victims of unhealthy relationship behaviors, and healthy relationship development in the Chippewa Valley.
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Mental Health
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This guide is directed at individuals who are looking to access mental health services in the community. The guide includes:
Commonly asked questions and answers.
List of mental health community resources (local hospitals, crisis lines, department of human services).
Definitions of resources (i.e. role of a psychiatrist vs. psychologist) and a mental health wellness check tool that helps a person identify how they feel and what resources would be helpful to them.
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This resource directory lists most mental health resources and services available in the Chippewa Valley, their location, contact information, and/or hours of operation.
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10 coalitions documented the core components to their strategies, challenges they faced and tactics to address them, as well as general best practices, allowing others the opportunity to replicate and refine the strategies in their own communities. The strategies are generally organized into three categories: school-based, community-based, and access to resources.
Chronic Disease Prevention
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Learn more about what amenities Eau Claire parks offer. Goal is to encourage community members to use parks to improve their physical and mental heath, and to try something new!
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MyPlate is a website that offers useful resources and tools for eating healthy and physical activity. They also have a recipe database to help with healthy meal planning, cooking and grocery shopping.
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See list of 2023 Area Farmers markets that accept Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition vouchers.
2023 Area Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Locations (eauclairewi.gov)
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Learn about how to use your FoodShare/SNAP card to redeem tokens to use at the Farmers Market. Use your SNAP card | Market Match
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