Every Polk County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.
Right now, that future is at risk. In Polk County, 1 in 6 adults smokes and
1 in 7 youth (ages 11-17) vape or use another toxic tobacco product.ABOUT
Vision & Mission
We envision a Polk 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 Tobacco Free Polk, please contact us at info@tobaccofreepolk.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Polk’s work.
Meet Our Partnership!
Ariana Rivero
Policy Liaison
MONICA LIVINGSTONE
Community Engagement Liaison
INITIATIVES
Local initiatives supported by Tobacco Free Polk 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.
Partner with health systems to improve access to evidence-based cessation services.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Tobacco Free Polk typically meets every other month. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome! Our upcoming meetings are listed below. Our Partnership has decided to keep hosting meetings virtually until further notice.
Tobacco Free Polk
Tobacco Free Polk Meeting Schedule
September 24th, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Google Meet joining info:
https://meet.google.com/pbj-brgk-kjw
Or dial: (US) +1 662-967-1294 PIN: 425 039 701#
For more information:
Info@TobaccoFreePolk.com
YOUTH ADVOCACY
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Polk 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 Polk County, contact us at SWATPolkCounty@gmail.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 Tobacco Free Polk, please contact us at info@tobaccofreepolk.com
To learn more about Polk SWAT, please contact us at SWATPolkCounty@gmail.com
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