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Health Promotion Services Division - Tobacco Prevention Initiative: A comprehensive tobacco prevention initiative including a variety of programs for different populations and the community as a whole. The Health Department also collaborates with other agencies and organizations in Madison County for this initiative.

Provides education to help prevent and reduce tobacco use, enforces the Smoke Free Illinois Act and works to develop policies to reduce tobacco use.

Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center's (B.E.W.) Substance Use Prevention program emphasizes the prevention of substance use prior to the development of emotional and physical consequences.

Pilsen Wellness Center's Chicago Substance Use Prevention (CSUP) Program is a youth education and prevention initiative that provides drug education workshops and informational seminars to local schools. The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery.

Provides referrals to local tobacco quit assistance services. Clients enrolled in the program are eligible for discounted Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Also offers tobacco education and prevention for community organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals to:

• Discourage the initiation of tobacco use
• Assist tobacco users who want to quit
• Help understand tobacco free ordinances and policies
• Brochures, fact sheets, and posters

Hanover Township Youth and Family Services provides specialized programs focused on supporting children, adolescents, and young adults in making healthy decisions that positively impact themselves, their families, and the Hanover Township community. Key services include mental health counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and families, along with an Open Gym after-school program, tutoring, and prevention education, all aimed at fostering emotional well-being and personal growth.