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

  • How to Quit Vaping Workbook

    The Quit Guide is a resource and a workbook combined, walking youth, and their support team, through the process of quitting. This includes topics like what to expect, how to handle and prepare for cravings, resources in the community, and how to build a support team to stay on track.

    Download the Workbook

  • 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.

    View the Toolkit

  • Is your Home Suicide Safe?

    Explore our informative guide on creating a suicide-safe home. This resource covers suicide risk factors, warning signs, and provides tips on safe medication disposal, secure firearm storage, and access to warmlines/hotlines for individuals seeking support for mental health concerns.

    Explore the guide

  • VIDEO: Addiction Can Happen to Anyone. So Can Recovery.

    Showcased in this video are people from our community who have been impacted from substance use and are now in recovery. We see them doing things they love to do and things that bring them joy, whether t’s a hobby like fishing or photography, or helping others in their journey to recovery.

    View the Video

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) / Resiliency Resources

    This 30-minute film takes a close, sensitive look at how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact kids’ mental health and how youth can build resilience. The film is an insightful training tool for professionals who work with kids, parents and the community.

    View the Film

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Alcohol

 

Alcohol and Tobacco Retailer Resources

  • Licensed bartenders and anyone who sells tobacco products are required to obtain state approved training:

    • 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. Employers must keep the certificate on premise for each employee.

    • All licensed bartenders are required to complete Alcohol server/seller training certified by the state of Wisconsin. We encourage businesses to train each employee who sells alcohol, whether or not they are a licensed bartender.

  • The Eau Claire Police Department and Health Department partner to train alcohol and tobacco retailers to help community businesses achieve zero underage sales of alcohol and tobacco.

    The training covers

    • Public health impacts of underage drinking and tobacco use

    • How to correctly read an ID

    • How to spot fake IDs

    • How to deny sales.

    All Eau Claire County alcohol and tobacco retailers/staff are invited to attend these free trainings.

    Retailer Training is held in April, August, and October. Complete this form to receive notifications of the dates/times for upcoming trainings.

    For questions about Eau Claire County Retailer Training, contact Kate Torkelson at kate.torkelson@eauclairecounty.gov.

  • Steps to Check an ID

    Refusing an Illegal Sales

    Local Ordinances and Fines

  • Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers

    Wisconsin State Statutes – Alcohol Beverages

    City of Eau Claire Alcohol ordinances

    City of Eau Claire Tobacco ordinances

Cannabis

Eau Claire County Sharps Disposal

  • Sharps should always be disposed of properly to reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures. Improperly disposed of sharps puts emergency responders, community members, and pets at risk for an injury and the spread of infections.

    Keep our community safe. DO NOT throw sharps in the trash, recycling, or flush down the toilet.

    Examples of sharps include: needles, syringes, lancets, infusion sets, connection needles/sets, and auto injectors.

    Sharps container may be available from your doctor, pharmacist, hospital, health insurance, medication supplier, or online.

  • In Eau Claire County, community members can dispose of sharps in approved containers at the pharmacies listed below and at Vivent Health.

    Call each location for more information.


    Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire (Medical Offices)
    2116 Craig Rd, Eau Claire
    715-858-4500

    Location accepts sharps in approved containers. Free for patients; $4 fee for non-patients.

    More sharps disposal
    information from Marshfield Clinic:
    Community sharps disposal program
    Sharp container return and exchange requirements


    Mayo Clinic Health System

    Clairemont Campus pharmacy
    733 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
    715-838-5000

    Luther Campus pharmacy
    1400 Bellinger St., Eau Claire
    715-838-6000

    Locations accept sharps in approved containers. Containers can be purchased at the pharmacy. For containers not purchased from the pharmacy, a disposal fee of $1-$3 will be collected based on container size.


    Vivent Health
    505 S. Dewey St., Suite 107, Eau Claire
    715-836-7710

    Location accepts sharps from participants in its syringe access services program.

  • Sharps disposal boxes are available for use by Eau Claire County residents. Loose sharps or a small container are accepted. The sharps drop box opening is about 4 inches by 13.5 inches and can accept some containers. A laundry detergent bottle will not fit.

    Businesses that use sharps as part of their operations (dental office, veterinary services, body art, healthcare, and others) are required to dispose of sharps based on their local, state, and federal regulations. Businesses may not use community sharps disposal boxes.


    As of December 2, 2024, sharps disposal boxes are installed at the locations below except at the Fairchild Community Center. This box will be installed soon.


    Altoona:

    • Altoona Public Works Building - 2000 Spooner Ave.

    Augusta:

    • Augusta City Hall Lobby - 145 W. Lincoln St.

    • Coon Fork Campground - E25501 Co Rd CF

    Eau Claire:

    • Big Falls County Park (north entrance) - 500 N. 110th Ave.

    • Eau Claire County Jail Lobby - 710 Second Ave.

    • Eau Claire County Government Center (law enforcement center) - 721 Oxford Ave.

    • Owen Park (near the tennis courts) - 501 1st Ave.

    • Wilson Park - 500 S. Barstow St.

    Fairchild:

    • Fairchild Community Center - 121 Farmer St.

  • What are Opioids? Fact Sheets
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Storing Opioid Medicine Safely
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Get Rid of Unused Opioid Medicine
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Harm Reduction Local Resources
    English

    Complete packet of the above fact sheets with cover
    English | Spanish | Hmong


    Opioids Videos
    Vicodin, Heroin, and Fentanyl are ALL opioids!
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Be prepared. Know the signs of an opioid overdose.
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    VIDEO: Addiction Can Happen to Anyone. So Can Recovery.
    Showcased in this video are people from our community who have been impacted from substance use and are now in recovery. We see them doing things they love to do and things that bring them joy, whether it's a hobby like fishing or photography, or helping others in their journey to recovery.


    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

  • Narcan Nasal Spray Training

    Video: English

    Printable PDF: 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.


    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.

  • 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

  • Storing Opioid Medicine Safely Factsheet
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Get Rid of Unused Opioid Medicine Factsheet
    English | Spanish | Hmong

    Help Prevent Medication Misuse Video
    English | Spanish | Hmong

  • 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 Avenue

    • Eau Claire County Government Center
      (curbside service available)
      721 Oxford Avenue

  • 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 | Hmong

    ALTOONA

    AUGUSTA

    FALL CREEK

    EAU CLAIRE

  • 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.

  • How To Quit Vaping Workbook (Online Version)

    English | Spanish

    How to Quit Vaping Workbook (Printer Friendly Version)

    English | Spanish

    Supporting Someone Who Is Quitting Vaping

    English | Spanish | Hmong

    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+

  • 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.

    Wisconsin State Statue – Tobacco

Tobacco

Additional Resources

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.

  • 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.

  • Available in three languages: English | Spanish | Hmong

    This bookmark has an age-appropriate timeline to help you and your child discuss bodies, respect, and the building blocks of consent.

Mental Health

 

Chronic Disease Prevention

 

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