Substance Use & Mental Well Being Coalition of Langlade County

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

For 25 years, IOAD has brought people together to remember people who have died from overdose, support families and communities affected by loss, and take action to help prevent overdose.

This year's theme, "25 Years On. Still Needed.", reminds us that behind every statistic is a person — someone loved, valued, and missed.

Remember. Support. Prevent.

08/30/2026

This National Beach Day, let’s enjoy the sun and sand while also committing to keeping our beaches and youth to***co-free. A clean smoke-free environment means more fun and health benefits for everyone! Create a healthier you and a healthier community call-1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitline.wisc.edu today!

08/22/2026

Kids don’t need alcohol to grow up. They need adults who show up. Underage drinking happens when we look away, but protecting them starts when we pay attention. Because prevention works best when everyone's in. It takes a village–and when that village stands together, kids stand a chance. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/underage-drinking-facts.htm

08/17/2026

When we move away from judgmental labels, we help others recognize their own inner power. 💪 Removing stigma isn't just about being kind, it’s about removing the barriers to recovery. And removing barriers is exactly what our free, online Substance Use Asset Resource Map is doing.

Use this link to find treatment, intervention, prevention, and support resources right here in Antigo: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1chWsYeRsJ0OZ4olaR2NDMOgtZ4vr3WI&ll=45.0783849766792%2C-89.7604875&z=8with

08/13/2026

A new school year right around the corner brings new opportunities to to***co use prevention! A parent’s proactive role is vital in promoting to***co-free choices to our youth. Encourage open discussions, model healthy behavior, and support their healthy choices. Together, we can make this school year healthier and to***co-free!
For free help to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.quitline.wisc.edu.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

💬 Walls belong in buildings, not between people. As one community member in recovery shared, removing the barrier of stigma allows shame to fade and connection to grow. Our community is at its best when we support one another.

Help us bridge the gap by sharing our new Substance Use Asset Resource Map with those who need them most, it’s a judgment-free starting point for anyone ready to take the next step. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1chWsYeRsJ0OZ4olaR2NDMOgtZ4vr3WI&ll=45.0783849766792%2C-89.7604875&z=8with

08/11/2026

It’s easy to miss the signs—until you can’t. When alcohol shows up where it doesn’t belong, kids pay the price when we ignore it. They’re not ready for the risks that come with drinking. But we are ready to prevent them. As the adults in their lives, we have to pay attention. Because every one of us plays a part in protecting the kids in our community. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/underage-drinking-facts.htm

08/03/2026

No drink is harmless when it’s in the hands of a kid, and the damage can last long after the moment is over. But we have the power to protect them—to set boundaries, pay attention, and say no when it matters most. Because keeping alcohol out of childhood doesn’t fall on them, it falls on us. And it takes a village to get it right. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/underage-drinking-facts.htm

07/30/2026

Alcohol and adolescence don’t mix. And when it shows up where kids are meant to live, learn, and grow, it’s more than disturbing—it’s dangerous. They can’t see the risk for what it is, but we can. Prevention is our job. As parents, as neighbors, as a community, it takes a village to keep our kids safe. To learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/underage-drinking-facts.htm