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Tobacco Prevention |
Finding new ways to educate Jay County about the harmful affects of tobacco use, while giving the community the resources and means to actually achieve their tobacco cessation goals.
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Meet your Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project Coordinator for Jay County:
Hello, everyone! I am Grace Christman, and I started as the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator here at the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition in October of 2021. I am extremely passionate about health equity, prevention, and recovery, and want to help everyone to be the best and healthiest version of themselves! I graduated in December of 2021 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration Health Care Management from Indiana University Kokomo. Because of the knowledge I gained there, and my coursework in harm reduction, addiction studies, and public law and policy, I can better serve you and provide the community with resources and education about tobacco use and cessation. I am also here to provide support to those who are currently quitting, or are thinking about quitting tobacco products! If you have any tobacco-related questions, please contact me! I would love to chat and see what services I can provide for you. Phone: 260-251-3259 Email: grace@jcdpc.org |
What are we doing? How can you get involved?
Youth Tobacco Use
There was a 900% rise in tobacco use among middle-school and high-school age students between the years of 2011 & 2015.
The Tobacco 21 Law was passed in response to the 135% increase in e-cigarette use among
high schoolers and the 218% increase among middle schoolers. The rate of use among high
schoolers is 27.5% and the rate of use among middle schoolers was 10.5% in 2019.
To learn more about the youth vaping epidemic, click here.
To access free resources to help you quit, click here.
The Tobacco 21 Law was passed in response to the 135% increase in e-cigarette use among
high schoolers and the 218% increase among middle schoolers. The rate of use among high
schoolers is 27.5% and the rate of use among middle schoolers was 10.5% in 2019.
To learn more about the youth vaping epidemic, click here.
To access free resources to help you quit, click here.
Adult Tobacco Use
While most people's favorite topic to talk about when it comes to tobacco is the teen vaping epidemic,
tobacco use is still prominent among the adult population and severely impacts the health of those that use it.
tobacco use is still prominent among the adult population and severely impacts the health of those that use it.
Resources for Quitting
There are so many free resources for Hoosiers to utilize when they want to quit smoking! One of the most effective ways to quit is by utilizing the Indiana Quitline by calling 1-800-QUITNOW, or by clicking one the of the links below. Each link gives you the opportunity to connect with a Quit Coach, use the Text to Quit Program, access a Web Coach, and receive quitting aids.
Why should you quit? Here are some resources to reinforce your decision.
Make someday today.
Make someday today.
If you are a pregnant woman and want to quit, click here.
If you are an adult and want to quit, click here.
If you are a teen and want to quit, click here.
If you are an adult and want to quit, click here.
If you are a teen and want to quit, click here.
For resources for current tobacco users, click here.
Coalition Meetings
Our Tobacco Prevention Coalition meets every third Friday of the month at noon, and we have a spot waiting just for you!
We recently began partnering with community organizations to have combined meetings as well,
so you will be attending a meeting for tobacco prevention updates, as well as updates from the
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Healthy Community Alliance!
We recently began partnering with community organizations to have combined meetings as well,
so you will be attending a meeting for tobacco prevention updates, as well as updates from the
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Healthy Community Alliance!
For the schedule of meeting dates, times, and locations, including virtual meetings, click here.
