Information and Resources
List of Smokefree Facilities
If you are planning a meeting or a conference, we encourage you to schedule your event at one of Wyoming’s many tobacco-free facilities.
For a list of those facilities that have recognized the importance of not exposing their guests to second hand smoke, please click here
This instrument will help you or someone you know determine patterns of harmful substance use.
Click here for more information on the costs of treatment.
Governor Dave Freundenthal has proclaimed that the week of February 10-16, “Drug Prevention and Education Week,” in Wyoming in recognition of all the hard work you as prevention leaders do in your communities.
Click Here to see PDF version of Governor Freudenthal's Proclamation
Depression and Suicide Rates
Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States
Mental Health America has put together a study of Depression and Suicide Rates by State.
Click Here for more information
Why Worry About Secondhand Smoke?
by Dr. Brent Sherard
Wyoming Department of Health director and state health officer
When it comes to secondhand smoke, the controversy continues to rage in Wyoming. The old arguments about smokers’ and nonsmokers’ rights come to the forefront as the pros and cons of community and statewide smoking bans are debated. Let’s try to put the secondhand smoke question into perspective: At its heart, it is a personal and public health issue.
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Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program
The Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program provides free or low-cost cessation medications, counseling, and education to people who are ready to quit smoking or spit tobacco. Studies show that pairing counseling with cessation medications such as the patch or gum along with education and support, is the most effective way to quit tobacco. The addiction to nicotine is strong. It will not be easy to quit, but your local Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program Consultant will provide you with tools to help. It is your decision and will require your efforts, but we are here to support you.
When you are ready to quit, call us for an appointment. We’ll conduct a brief interview to find out more about your health and needs. We'll give you a voucher to help with the cost of cessation medications that you can use at a local pharmacy. We'll link you with a cessation counselor to help with the process. We'll call you to see how things are going with your quitting and to offer ideas for support. We want you to succeed!
Wyoming offers two free counseling services to help you quit—one on the phone and one on the web. They are private, confidential, and effective. Get the support you need, and quit tobacco in the way that best fits your lifestyle.
Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program
(1-800-Quit Now)
1-800-784-8669
Wyoming Quitnet
wy.quitnet.com