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
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 November 21st, 2024 from 4-5 PM virtually via Google Meet or in person at The Delamater House, 1701 Tionia Road, New Smyrna Beach.
For more information or to join via video, please contact TobaccoFreeVolusia@gmail.com.
YOUTH ADVOCACY
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.