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    Every Volusia County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.

    Right now, that future is at risk. In Volusia County, 1 in 5 adults smokes &

    1 in 5 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

     
     

  • ABOUT

    Vision & Mission

    We envision a Volusia County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.

     

    Membership

    To apply to join the Tobacco Free Volusia Partnership, please contact John Tosi at TobaccoFreeVolusia@gmail.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Volusia’s work.

  • MEMBERS

     

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    Organizations actively involved in Tobacco Free Volusia include but are not limited to: Volusia County Schools, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Volusia County Department of Health, Civic Communications, North Florida AHEC, Daytona State College, Stetson University, Advent Health, Halifax Health, SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco), and the Salvation Army.

  • INITIATIVES

    Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Volusia Partnership include
    those intended to:

    • Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices.
    • Ensure K-12 school policies that address tobacco are comprehensive and effective.
    • Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke.
    • Help organizations implement policies that protect workers from secondhand smoke and help workers who want to quit.
    • Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.

  • MEETINGS & EVENTS

    The Tobacco Free Volusia Partnership typically meets on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome! Our next meeting will be held virtually, January 11th, 2024 from 4-5 PM and virtually via Google Meet. For more information or to join via video, please contact TobaccoFreeVolusia@gmail.com.

  • YOUTH ADVOCACY

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    Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Volusia County SWAT members build leadership skills and plan activities to help raise awareness and support for policies that benefit the community.

     

    To learn more or to attend a SWAT meeting or event in Volusia County, contact Ryan Helmes at Ryan@civcom.com. To learn more about SWAT’s work across the state, visit SWATflorida.com.

  • QUIT

    Are you or someone you care about ready to quit? Support is available!

     

    Talk to a quit coach, find a quit group, or get free nicotine replacement patches or gum. Learn more about these and other FREE resources at Tobacco Free Florida.

  • CONTACT

    To learn more about the Tobacco Free Volusia Partnership,

    please contact TobaccoFreeVolusia@gmail.com.

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