The mission of the Tobacco Use Prevention Program is to coordinate strategy in tobacco use prevention and control, provide assistance on policy development, and serve as a resource center for tobacco issues.
Tobacco Use Prevention Program Services:
- Information about the Health Effects of Tobacco Use
- Information about Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) or Second-hand Smoke
- Information about Tobacco Cessation Referrals
- Education for Schools
- Education for Community Groups
- Education for Other Organizations
Tobacco Use Prevention Program Partnerships:
- Athens Community Wellness Council
- Athens Tobacco Prevention Coalition
- Community Connection 211 of NE Georgia
- Oconee Area Resource Council
- Oconee Drug and Alcohol Coalition
- Walton County Commission on Children & Youth
- American Cancer Society
- East Georgia Cancer Coalition
FREE Help to quit smoking is available through the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line:
1-877-270- STOP
1-877-270- STOP
