HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Become a First Breath Provider!
First Breath is Wisconsin’s free program to help people make positive changes to their tobacco, alcohol, and substance use during pregnancy & beyond!
Healthcare and social service staff are trained to use the Ask, Advise, and Refer model to connect their patients with First Breath. First Breath Health Educators provide comprehensive 1:1 services.
Complete our Online Training
Complete our online training (50 minutes) to become an official First Breath Provider.
Questions?
Call 608-251-1675, EXT. 125 or email: firstbreath@wwhf.org
First Breath Provider
Resources
Forms
Resources and Tools
Provider Toolkit
First Breath Site Guide
Validated Screening Tools
Additional Resources
Training
Prenatal Cannabis Use Training
Published Articles
A Randomized Controlled Trial…
Addressing Postpartum Smoking…
Cost-Effectiveness of Stop Smoking Incentives…
Newsletter
Quarter 4: December 2024
Reports
2023 First Breath Annual Provider Survey Summary
2023 Annual Report
First Breath Substance Use Expansion 18m Pilot Project Report
Success & Inspiration Stories
Stories from our participants!
Staff Contacts
Rebecca, MS, LPC, TTS
Program Manager
STATEWIDE TEAM
Lategra Kimmons, MS, TTS
Maternal & Child Health Educator
Greater Milwaukee
Lacey Wendt, BSN, RN
Maternal & Child Health Educator & Outreach Coordinator
Northeastern Wisconsin
Kalin Hiess, AA, SAC-TT, TTS
Maternal & Child Health Educator
Northwestern Wisconsin