take action
re:TH!NK encourages all members of the community to stand up for what they believe. It could be an issue that has personally impacted you or your family, a social injustice you've witnessed in your community, or an idea to make the world a better place to live and grow up healthy. Whatever the issue is, YOU have the ability to make a difference. We've provided some resources and outlets here to help you achieve change.
Write a Letter to the Editor
The best way to gain support for you issue is by telling others your opinion. That way, others who fell the same way you do can join together and do something about it. Click here to download a "how to" guide on writing a letter to the editor.
Organize!
re:TH!NK has an Advocacy Committee currently meeting to engage the community in local policy changes regarding tobacco, alcohol and drug issues. Check out more information about the Advocacy Committee on the advocacy page or email Co-Chairs Barry Busby bbusby @ co.winnebago.wi.us or Joe Yana jyana1 @ charter.net for upcoming meeting dates times and topics.
Contact your Policymakers
Whether its your local village board, city council, state legislators, or US congressmen, these are the people that have the power to make change happen. Find out who represents you at the state and federal level on the Wisconsin State Legislature website.
For local policymakers click on one of the links below:
Connect with a Movement
SmokeFree Wisconsin
Even with smoke-free workplaces, there is still work to do to reduce the burden of tobacco in Wisconsin. SmokeFree Wisconsin and The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids have teamed up to build a grassroots network across Wisconsin! Tobacco Free Action Network (TFAN) is your one stop shop for online activism. As an E-Champion, you will receive updates on key issues and have opportunities to make your voice heard!
HealthFirst Wisconsin
Health First Wisconsin exists at the crossroads between scientific advice and the real world where individuals and families live and work. They strive to ensure that resources, such as taxpayer dollars, public policy decisions and scientific evidence work together in ways that raise the bar for everyone, ensuring all of us have an opportunity to live a healthy life. HealthFirst focuses on promoting nutrition and activity, curbing tobacco use, and preventing alcohol abuse. Join the Movement!
Prevention Speaks
Prevention Speaks is a project of the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources. Their mission is to empower professionals and communities to articulate the power of prevention and take action to win health improvements in their lives.
Wisconsin Prevention Network
The Wisconsin Prevention Network is a statewide membership association of individuals and organizations working together to assure human and financial resources for prevention and wellness. WPN is a voluntary, incorporated, non-profit organization consisting of professionals and interested persons from a variety of health and human service disciplines throughout the state. WPN members currently represent over 30 prevention areas.
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