Substance Use
Check Out IMPACT’s 2024 Year in Review
Explore the key highlights and accomplishments made in 2024 by IMPACT.
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IMPACT Alcohol Workgroup
meetings take place as needed.
Law enforcement collects data that shows where people last drank before receiving an alcohol-related citation.
This information helps identify training and resource needs for those who serve and sell alcohol.
Businesses with alcohol licenses receive support to understand:
state laws better
recognize signs of intoxication
check IDs
refuse sales to minors
Available resources include:
how to identify signs of intoxication.
a breakdown of the costs associated with overpouring drinks.
Checks conducted by law enforcement where an underage person, aged 18-20, tries to buy alcohol using their own ID or no ID.
These checks help ensure that businesses do not sell alcohol to people underage.
When done regularly, they effectively prevent underage alcohol sales.
Department of Revenue Alcohol Beverage Complaint
To report if you see someone breaking state laws or local rules about selling, having, or drinking alcohol, click here.
American Institute for Cancer Research
To find out how alcohol is linked to cancer, click here.
State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA) Reports:
Policies & Strategies to Prevent & Reduce Excessive Alcohol Use in Wisconsin
Changing Wisconsin's Alcohol Environment to Promote Safe Healthy Lives
*For additional information or questions contact us.
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Community scans are conducted to monitor how intoxicating hemp/ THC products are being sold and marketed in Wood County.
Requires individuals to be age 21 or older to purchase hemp-derived cannabinoid products that have psychoactive effects.
Products include: delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, HHC, HHC-O, THCA, THC-O, THCP, THCV..
*For additional information or questions contact us.
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Nicotine Prevention Alliance of Central Wisconsin:
Together we work to prevent tobacco use, reduce secondhand smoke, promote effective treatments for dependence, and address disparities.
State tobacco compliance program implemented in Wood County.
Tobacco retailer support/education available.
Tobacco/nicotine age compliance checks conducted.
Education is available to the community around youth tobacco/nicotine use prevention.
Tobacco 21 & Tobacco is Changing
These campaigns educate and reduce youth access to tobacco, and addressing new tobacco product trends.
*For additional information or questions contact us.
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Support law enforcement in national prescription drug take-back events by offering a safe and responsible disposal option, while educating the community about the risks of improper storage and potential abuse.
Participate in the Dose of Reality campaign.
Wood County Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Sites
To find a location, click here.
Secure and Dispose of Medications:
Free resources are available for securing or disposing of medications from home.
To find out more, click here.
Enhance Rx for Health
RX program with Aspirus Riverview, to encourage preventative “prescriptions” to community programs and resources.
*For additional information or questions contact us.
If you or someone is in need of addiction recovery help.
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline is a statewide resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. The helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Medicine Disposal Information:
Programs & Campaigns
Prevent youth substance use, specifically alcohol, psychoactive hemp derivatives (such as THC), tobacco/nicotine, and prescription drugs without a prescription.
Reduce the risk of harm and death associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Increase community support and services for people in recovery from substance use disorder in Wood County.
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Overdose Prevention
Find Free Naloxone & Public Health Vending Machines in Wood County
Click here to view resources.
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Tools and resources to improve the health of people who use drugs:
LifePoint Program for sterile supplies, vein health, syringe disposal, and access to resources.
Free access to Narcan® nasal spray.
Free access to fentanyl & xylazine test strips.
Opioid Task Force
To find out more, click here.
*For additional information or questions contact us.
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The Public Health Vending Machine is a free community resource. It is stocked with prevention items meant to give people access to items that will help create a stronger and healthier community for all.
Click here to find locations and available items.
*For additional information or questions contact us.
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The PATCH Teen Consultant Program ensures youth voice is prioritized in adolescent health initiatives with the goal of improving the way programs, policies, and practices that impact youth are designed and implemented.
Teen Consultants are hired and trained to build advocacy skills and develop comfort sharing their unique ideas, perspectives, and concerns.
They bring youth perspective to the projects and initiatives of individuals, organizations, and systems working to improve adolescent health.
*For additional information or questions, contact us.
Support Recovery
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Offers support for individuals in recovery.
Offers housing for individuals recovering from a substance use disorder.
Advocates for policies that support recovery and remove discrimination/exclusion of people who use drugs.
To find out more, click here.
*For additional information or questions, contact us.
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Peer support is offered by someone who has experienced mental illness or substance use disorder and has received formal training in helping others.
This person combines their personal recovery experiences with skills to effectively support others facing similar challenges.
Peer Support is offered for individuals in recovery from Pamela, a Community Health Worker and Recovery Coach from the Wood County Health Department.
For questions contact Pamela Lee I pamela.lee@woodcountywi.gov or 715-712-8080.
Vivent Health Online Depot
Wood County has partnered with Vivent Health to deliver free harm reduction products to residential homes.
Here is what you need to know before you order:
Items should never be resold to others.
Items are subject to substitution based on availability.
If you order more than 25 items in total, your order may be delayed.
Coalition Support
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IMPACT is working with community residents & partners to create lasting community change.
IMPACT stands for Inspiring and Mobilizing People to Action for Community Transformation
We focus on youth substance use prevention (alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, tobacco/nicotine), harm reduction for people who use drugs, and supporting substance use recovery in our community.
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IMPACT
meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month
Alcohol Workgroup, THC Committee, and RX Committee
meets as needed
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Ashley Normington | 715-421-8923 | Ashley.Normington@woodcountywi.gov
Jacob Wagner | 715-421-8907 | Jacob.Wagner@woodcountywi.gov
Pamela Lee I 715-712-8080 I Pamela.Lee@woodcountywi.gov
Data & Reports
Wood County Substance Use Data Snapshot
Individual sheets:
Unfiltered
To find out more from local youth about how they are impacted by vaping and nicotine, click here.