Rick Meza
Program Specialist
7430 Louis Pasteur Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-949-2125
FAX 210-949-2038
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Purpose
The purpose of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is to reduce the health and economic toll tobacco has placed on the citizens of Texas.
Goals
- To eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
- To promote tobacco use cessation among adults and youth
- To prevent initiation of tobacco use by youth
- To identify and eliminate disparities among diverse and special populations
Activities
- Technical assistance to community organizations, schools, worksites, health professionals and law enforcement agencies on tobacco use prevention issues
- A clearinghouse of information on tobacco use prevention issues
- State-wide media campaign to educate Texans about the dangers of tobacco use and the Texas Tobacco Law
- Assistance in conducting the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey which provides current data on youth tobacco use rates and trends
Free Information
- Brochures and literature on various tobacco topics including cessation , environmental tobacco smoke, spit tobacco, cigars, youth, worksite policy development, school resources and multilingual resources
- Quarterly Tobacco Information and Health Bulletin
- Tobacco prevention ordinances and laws
- Current research information and statistics
Promote Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative through the following vehicles
- Media
- School programs
- Community programs
- Cessation
- Enforcement
Help to foster a community environment that promotes tobacco prevention and control
- Identify and enlist community partners
- Participate in and support local coalitions
- Promote and support tobacco prevention and control policies, ordinances and regulations
- Promote tobacco prevention specific venues such as Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout, Kick Butts Day, and World No Tobacco Day
- Assess overall initiative for effectiveness through evaluation
- Set the example for the community
- Be the leader on the issue
Toll-free number for those who wish to request tobacco information or to report illegal tobacco sales to youth:
1.800.345.6847
Link:
Department of State Health Services Tobacco Prevention and Control