Nearly 60% of Milwaukee public high school students confirmed that they are sexually active, but almost 1/3 of those students also stated that they did NOT use a condom the last time they had sexual intercourse. This is one likely reason that incidence rates of STIs such as Chlamydia (CT) and Gonorrhea (GC) are also particularly high in Milwaukee:
- In 2004, Milwaukee's rates of CT were 5 times and GC rates were 6 times the national average
- In the same year, 15 to 19 year olds accounted for 40% of all CT and 37% of all of GC infections reported in the city of Milwaukee
What is the No Condom? No Way! Campaign?
NCNW is a multi-faceted campaign that encourages teens to identify and abstain from high-risk sexual behavior and promotes correct and consistent condom use among sexually active teens.
What services does NCNW offer?
NCNW offers FREE specially packaged "prevention kits" for teens that include:
- 4 condoms of various brands and sizes.
- A packet of high-quality water based lubricant
- A bi-lingual, tri-fold insert that provides comprehensive information about local reproductive health resources and step-by-step, illustrated instructions for proper condom use.
These kits are available for free to teens on an anonymous, walk-in basis at dozens of locations throughout the city. These "distribution sites" encompass a wide-variety of venues, including both traditional: clinical, health focused or community-based sites and non-traditional: entertainment/music stores and venues, retail clothing and shoe stores, coffee shops, barber shops and beauty salons and body piercing/tattoo parlors.
Also, NCNW serves as a link to other community organizations and concerned local businesses and helps foster direct communication and collaboration among various community based organizations and local governmental bodies.
Who is eligible? Who participates in the program?
All Milwaukee youth aged 12 and up are eligible to receive free NCNW condoms on a walk-in, anonymous basis at all Milwaukee Health Department locations and at most partnering community distribution sites. Some partner sites have certain requirements or limitations concerning condom distribution. Please visit www.nocondomnoway.com or call 414.286.3631 for further details. Anyone may receive associated educational materials.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you are looking for information about where to get NCNW free condoms, please dial 414.286.3631 and follow the prompts. Otherwise, please visit www.nocondomnoway.com for a list of free condom distribution sites.
All inquires about partnership in the No Condom? No Way! Campaign should be directed to:
Tracey Hagedorn
Health Project Coordinator
mobile: 414.745.8186
e-mail: thaged@milwaukee.gov
What is new?
Coming soon, check NCNW out on: www.facebook.com
How can I find out about volunteer opportunities?
Please contact Tracey Hagedorn via e-mail or 414.745.8186.