Who We Are

Tobacco-Free Onondaga County was formed in 1992 as a partnership of local organizations and individuals committed to the encouragement of a smoke-free environment in Onondaga County. The New York State Department of Health supports the Coalition through New York State tobacco settlement funds.

Our Goals:

• eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke
  
• decreasing the social acceptability of tobacco use
  
• promoting cessation from tobacco use
  
• preventing the initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults
  
• contributing to the science of tobacco control
  

What We Do:

• Change social norms around tobacco use in Onondaga County
  
• Reduce the amount of tobacco advertising in the retail environment
  
• Work with community organizations and events to adopt a policy prohibiting acceptance of tobacco company advertising, sponsorship and promotion
  
• Increase policies that prohibit tobacco use in outdoor areas, including public parks, playgrounds, campuses and in proximity to building entryways
  
• Promote the New York State Smokers’ Quit Line and provide self-help materials
  
• Conduct media campaigns on numerous tobacco-related issues
  

How You Can Get Involved:

Community involvement is crucial for the success of tobacco use prevention and cessation. We encourage you to take an active role in shaping these local efforts by lending your expertise to the Coalition’s initiatives and attending quarterly Coalition meetings.

• Tobacco-free Parks & Playgrounds
• Refusing Tobacco Company Advertising, Sponsorship & Promotion (ASP)
  
• Smoke-free Apartments
  
• Community Outreach & Education
  
• Youth Partnerships
  
• Adult Cessation
  
• Media
  

Working to create a healthy and tobacco-free community!

 

For information on quitting, call the New York State Smokers’ Quit Line
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)