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Provides programming in schools and throughout the community to prevent underage drinking, tobacco and illicit drug use, decrease risk factors, and increase protective measures in the community.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention

Provides tobacco cessation counseling and information to tobacco users who want to quit tobacco use, and tobacco cessation materials to individuals requesting information to give to a tobacco user. There is also a support group offered along with tobacco education.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation Support

Community coalition aiming to aid communities in the coordination and integration of resources, and the use of evidence-based practices to reduce substance abuse. Focused on decreasing youth alcohol use and other substances by connecting parents with resources. Community meeting take place the fourth Tuesday of the month, at the Community Partners office.

The positive pressure coalition meeting meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the public library at 12 pm.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Health Education focused toward creating anti-smoking, anti-tobacco policy. Health Educator also works with high school students interested in policy change with regard to tobacco. Health Educator attends health fairs, community events, and meetings to promote all health department programs and initiatives.

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General Health Education Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Assists individuals of all cultures to assume responsibility for their own health through education and outreach services. The Division responds to public information needs or issues related to health and safety, and works collaboratively with other community entities to formulate responses to issues which impact public health. Major program areas include:

Chronic Disease Prevention program promotes activities community-wide that encourage healthy living, embrace health screenings for early detection of disease, and encourage appropriate self-management of existing diseases. Additional effort is placed on reducing the high incidence of chronic diseases among racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable Lancaster County residents. Program activities include community education on topics such as reducing the incidence of childhood obesity, increasing physical activity, and developing healthy eating habits, diabetes prevention or control, learning to manage chronic health problems, and colorectal cancer awareness.

Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County coordinate activities directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Priorities are established by the Injury Surveillance System and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County. Print material, videos and presentations are available on bike and pedestrian safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and home safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Visit www.safekidslincoln.org for a schedule of events and call to make an appointment.

Tobacco Prevention and Control provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals.

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General Safety Education
Pedestrian Safety Education
Disease Prevention Programs
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
General Health Education Programs
Fall Prevention Programs
Bicycle Safety Education
Child Passenger Safety Education
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Tobacco prevention for all ages, with specific programs for junior high and high school participants.
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Offers public health programs and services, including bioterrorism and county disaster preparedness. Also provides information about communicable diseases.

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General Immunization
Lead Poisoning Screening
General Health Education Programs
Health Fairs
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs

Intermediate program which takes a firm, zero-tolerance stance against drugs and violence. Students receive discounts at businesses and admission into special events and retreats for making a commitment to be alcohol, tobacco, other drug, and violence free. Weekly meetings are held at numerous local junior high schools.

Offers a variety of additional substance abuse prevention services free to Scott County residents, including curriculum in the schools, drug-free workplace training, Esteem Team groups, etc.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Provides a variety of education programs to better the health of the community. Many of these programs are funded through grants, and are offered at little or no cost to the residents.

Programs include:

-- Sexual Health Education: Provides Making Proud Choices! (CUPHD's age-appropriate, comprehensive sex education programming) and sexual health resources

-- Tobacco Initiatives: Provides a Youth Tobacco Prevention, Smoke-Free Illinois Act Enforcement, and Tobacco Prevention Coalition programs. Also provides information regarding the health effects of e-cigarettes

-- Community Health Resources: Provides the Germ Busters, Worksite Wellness, Physical Activity and Active Transportation, and Period Product Drive programs. Also provides information regarding statistics and policies related to chronic diseases and obesity

-- Adolescent Health Services: Provides the Adolescent Health Program, resources and support groups for affordable substance abuse treatment services, resources for affordable mental and behavioral health care

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Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
General Health Education Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Community Wellness Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs

Tobacco Information/Education - Provides tobacco/ENDS information and resources. Provides information on coalition engagement, volunteering, and Nebraska Quitline.

Tobacco-Free Businesses - assists with implementing a smoke and/or tobacco-free policy.

Smoke-Free Housing - assists with smoke and/or tobacco-free policies. Assists in finding smoke free housing.


Services are provided in partnership with Heartland Family Service, American Lung Association, Creighton University Medical Center, Douglas County Department of Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health - Center for Reducing Health Disparities.

Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs

Health education programs, including topics such as nutrition, tobacco, cholesterol, childhood obesity, heart health, and more.

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General Health Education Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Nutrition Education
Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Breast Self Examination Instruction
Disease/Disability Information

Health education programs, including topics such as nutrition, tobacco, cholesterol, childhood obesity, heart health, and more.

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General Health Education Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Nutrition Education
Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Breast Self Examination Instruction
Disease/Disability Information

Provides tobacco cessation counseling and information to tobacco users who want to quit tobacco use, and tobacco cessation materials to individuals requesting information to give to a tobacco user. There is also a support group offered along with tobacco education.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation Support

Offers a variety of health education programs on topics including smoking cessation, poison control, overdose prevention, lowering cholesterol, and cardiac risk assessment.


Categories

General Health Education Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Tobacco prevention and cessation education is available.
Works with residents and businesses to reduce secondhand smoke exposure; help keep children and teenagers from starting to use tobacco; identify and eliminate disparities related to commercial tobacco use and its effects amount population groups; and increase commercial tobacco cessation.