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Tobacco resources including free and confidential counseling available 24 hours a day.

Coaching is also available online. After enrolling in the program, participants will receive information about how to access Web Coach. The program offers e-learning tools, social support, and information about quitting. Participants can interact with other people trying to quit or with Quit Coaches.

A free QuitNow mobile app is also available.

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
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
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder 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.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Provides health education and consultation in preventing tobacco use and cessation along with policy work for businesses and communities to prevent exposure to tobacco and nicotine products.

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
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco prevention for all ages, with specific programs for junior high and high school participants.

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

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder 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.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Health promotion and disease prevention education.

Emergency preparedness. Substance abuse prevention coalitions.

West Nile virus surveillance.

Referrals.

Immunizations.

Worksite Wellness including on-site employee health screenings and wellness programs.

School-based youth oral health program.

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
General Immunization
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Nursing
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Health Education Programs
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning

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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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Works to reduce tobacco use and the toll of tobacco-caused disease and death by preventing youth from starting, helping adults and youth to quit, and preventing exposure to secondhand smoke.
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder 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.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Patient and family education programs for children with asthma.

Professional, patient, and public education programs for people with chronic lung disease.

Literature on asthma, tobacco, lung disease, and air quality.

Information and referral for respiratory care services.

Represent public interest in matters concerning lung health, particularly smoke-free environments and indoor air quality.

Omaha Asthma Alliance prevents and controls asthma through education, advocacy, and monitoring resources.

Open Airways program for schools and public education centers on environmental asthma triggers.

Toll-free help line for answers about lungs and smoking cessation.

Freedom from smoking resources: online, help line, and self-help guide.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Disease/Disability Information
Therapeutic Camps
Smoking/Vaping Cessation

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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General Health Education Programs
Community Wellness Programs
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
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.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder 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.

Offers a wide variety of presentations for classrooms, parent groups, and community groups. Programs include, opioid education and Naloxone distribution, sexual health education, STDs education for teens, Face the Future, body image and eating disorders, hand washing and hygiene, hand washing/hygiene/food safety, skin cancer prevention, oral health, smokeless tobacco education program, and smoke Free, That's Me.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Opioid Antidote Distribution
General Health Education Programs

Offers public health programs and services, including bioterrorism and county disaster preparedness. Also provides information general education, tobacco prevention, lead poisoning screening, general immunizations and communicable disease control.

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Communicable Disease Control
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
General Health Education Programs
General Immunization
Lead Poisoning Screening

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.

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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Disease/Disability Information
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Breast Self Examination Instruction
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

Categories

Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention