Every Orange County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.
Right now, that future is at risk. In Orange County, 1 in 8 adults smokes and
1 in 10 youth ages 11-17 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 , 2024, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET. To join virtually, use the link Google Meets link: meet.google.com/jpw-eozm-sav
The next Students Working Against Tobacco meeting is TBD.
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,
please contact us at info@tobaccofreeorange.com or fill out the form below.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about the Tobacco Free Partnership’s work.