Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program – Clear Gains

Program Contact Info:

Address:

1 W. Wilson, Rm B244
Madison, WI 53703 United States

Website:

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tobacco

http://wismokefreehousing.com/

Organization/Agency:

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Type of Agency:

State Government

Staff Information

Program Description / Services

The Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) is a comprehensive public health program that is a part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health. TPCP is the agency responsible for administering program funding, providing leadership and facilitating partnerships to reduce tobacco use and exposure in Wisconsin. The program utilizes population-based approaches that are based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Programs.

TPCP goals:
Eliminate the exposure to secondhand smoke
Prevention the initiation of tobacco use by adults and youth
Promote the use of evidence-based tobacco cessation methods
Address tobacco-related disparities

Clear Gains is the Wisconsin smoke-free housing initiative. Clear Gains works with partners from around the state to inform property owners about the business and health benefits of smoke-free policies. If owners want to go smoke free, Clear Gains assists them with this process. The Clear Gains Network is a collection of statewide organizations that provides support and guidance to Wisconsin’s smoke-free housing initiative.

Geographic Area Served

Wisconsin

Type of Housing Covered

Multi-Unit Housing, Single-Family Homes / Scattered Sites, Apartments, Townhomes, Condominiums, Co-Ops, Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Student Housing, Market Rate, Public Housing, Affordable/Section 8, Supportive Housing, Veterans Housing, Indian Housing, Federally Owned, Privately Owned