Tobacco Free Orange County

Every Orange County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.
Right now, that future is at risk. In Orange County, 1 in 5 adults smokes and
1 in 15 middle and high school students vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.
ABOUT US
Vision & Mission
We envision an Orange County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. We will become a primary resource for tobacco education and prevention in Orange County, Florida. Our mission is to join forces with Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), young adults, and community leaders to promote a tobacco and nicotine-free Orange County.
INITIATIVES
Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Partnership of Orange County include those intended to:
Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn More
Vaping Resources available: The Facts Now, CDC Electronic Cigarettes and E-Cigarette and Vape Pen Module
Ensure K-12 school policies that address tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn More
Assist higher education institutions to implement tobacco-related policies that are comprehensive and effective. Learn More or Visit Smoke-free UCF
Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke. Learn more: https://www.faahq.org/smoke-free-housing and Home - American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org
Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.
Visit https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/ to learn about the different ways to quit. To find out more about local group classes visit the AHEC Group Calendar. You can also call Central Florida AHEC at (407) 889-2292.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Tobacco Free Partnership of Orange County typically meets every quarter. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome!

Our next meeting will be Thursday May 14, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET. To join virtually, use the link Google Meets link: meet.google.com/jpw-eozm-sav
Meeting Calendar Invite
The next Students Working Against Tobacco meeting is dependent on club. Currently there are clubs at Timber Creek High School, Lake Nona High School, Innovation High School, Cypress Creek High School, and All Nations Church of God of Prophecy.
Please contact Stephen Schaefer at Stephen@civcom.com for more information
YOUTH ADVOCACY

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Orange 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 Orange County, contact Stephen Schaefer at Stephen@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 Partnership of Orange County
or get involved with Tobacco Free Parks, Tobacco Free Schools, or Point of Sale Initatives
reach out to us at info@tobaccofreeorange.com or fill out the form below.

Anyone interested in supporting our mission is encouraged to join a meeting
and seeing firsthand how the Partnership is making a difference.
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Every Orange County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.

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

1 in 15 middle and high school students vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

ABOUT US

Vision & Mission

INITIATIVES

Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Partnership of Orange County include those intended to:

Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn More

Vaping Resources available: The Facts Now, CDC Electronic Cigarettes and E-Cigarette and Vape Pen Module

Ensure K-12 school policies that address tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn More

Assist higher education institutions to implement tobacco-related policies that are comprehensive and effective. Learn More or Visit Smoke-free UCF

Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke. Learn more: https://www.faahq.org/smoke-free-housing and Home - American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org

Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.
Visit https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/ to learn about the different ways to quit. To find out more about local group classes visit the AHEC Group Calendar. You can also call Central Florida AHEC at (407) 889-2292.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Our next meeting will be Thursday May 14, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET. To join virtually, use the link Google Meets link: meet.google.com/jpw-eozm-sav

YOUTH ADVOCACY

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

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

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

1 in 15 middle and high school students vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

ABOUT US

Vision & Mission

INITIATIVES

Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Partnership of Orange County include those intended to:

Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn More

Vaping Resources available: The Facts Now, CDC Electronic Cigarettes and E-Cigarette and Vape Pen Module

Ensure K-12 school policies that address tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn More

Assist higher education institutions to implement tobacco-related policies that are comprehensive and effective. Learn More or Visit Smoke-free UCF

Encourage multi-unit housing properties to implement policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke. Learn more: https://www.faahq.org/smoke-free-housing and Home - American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org

Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.Visit https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/ to learn about the different ways to quit. To find out more about local group classes visit the AHEC Group Calendar. You can also call Central Florida AHEC at (407) 889-2292.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Our next meeting will be Thursday May 14, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET. To join virtually, use the link Google Meets link: meet.google.com/jpw-eozm-sav

YOUTH ADVOCACY

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

Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.
Visit https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/ to learn about the different ways to quit. To find out more about local group classes visit the AHEC Group Calendar. You can also call Central Florida AHEC at (407) 889-2292.

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.