Florence County Health Department

Florence County, Wisconsin

info@florencewipublichealth.com | 715-528-4837 | 501 Lake Ave, P.O. Box 410, Florence, Wisconsin 54121

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Drug & Alcohol Use

Goals and Strategies for Community Health Improvement.

Goals

Goal 1: Decrease excessive alcohol and other substance use in Florence County from 27% to 22% by December 31. 2022. *Reset target to 20% due to meeting target goal prior to date. Strategies include: Small Talks campaign, Alcohol-Age Compliance Checks, Community Activities Brochure, In-Depth programming in schools. Goal 2: Decrease % of Florence County youth using prescription drugs without a prescription from 25% to 20% by 12/31/2022. Strategies include: Drug Take Back Events, Safe Disposal Options, Lock Box and Bag Distribution, Dose of Reality Campaign, Youth Risk Behavior Survey at school. Goal 3: Decrease % of poor mental health days. Strategies include: School-based mental health providers, QPR, Taking Care of You, ACES, Increase diversion/safety plans and Decrease % of emergency contacts that end in hospitalization or suicide. Goal 4: Decrease % of violent crime and/or injury deaths. Strategies include: Parenting Programs, Positive Alternative Activities for youth, Anger Management, Crisis Management, Substance Use Counseling, Increased access to gun locks.

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info@florencewipublichealth.com | 715-528-4837 | 501 Lake Ave, P.O. Box 410, Florence, WI 54121

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Goals and Strategies for Community Health Improvement.

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Goals

Goal 1: Decrease excessive alcohol and other substance use in Florence County from 27% to 22% by December 31. 2022. *Reset target to 20% due to meeting target goal prior to date. Strategies include: Small Talks campaign, Alcohol-Age Compliance Checks, Community Activities Brochure, In- Depth programming in schools. Goal 2: Decrease % of Florence County youth using prescription drugs without a prescription from 25% to 20% by 12/31/2022. Strategies include: Drug Take Back Events, Safe Disposal Options, Lock Box and Bag Distribution, Dose of Reality Campaign, Youth Risk Behavior Survey at school. Goal 3: Decrease % of poor mental health days. Strategies include: School-based mental health providers, QPR, Taking Care of You, ACES, Increase diversion/safety plans and Decrease % of emergency contacts that end in hospitalization or suicide. Goal 4: Decrease % of violent crime and/or injury deaths. Strategies include: Parenting Programs, Positive Alternative Activities for youth, Anger Management, Crisis Management, Substance Use Counseling, Increased access to gun locks.

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