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Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable premature death in the US. Community
based programs that reduce tobacco use, encourage youth to stay tobacco free, expose the
dangers of second hand smoke and promote advocacy for positive reform should be designed
and implemented to encourage a tobacco free environment.
State of Florida Tobacco Prevention and Control Program funding is provided to create community programs
that emphasize programs involving youth and adults, including programs for the prevention of smoking-related
chronic diseases. The primary goals of the program are:
Goal 1: Prevention: Prevent initiation of tobacco use Goal 2: Reduction: Reduce tobacco use among youth, adults, and pregnant women Goal 3: Protection: Protect against exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
State of Florida Tobacco Prevention and Control Program funding is provided to create community programs
that emphasize programs involving youth and adults, including programs for the prevention of smoking-related
chronic diseases. The primary goals of the program are:
Through the teamwork of the Tobacco Free Coalition of Pinellas County, SWAT and the Pinellas County Health
Department community activities are working to prevent youth from smoking, assist smokers who want to quit, and
educate parents on the dangers of secondhand smoke.
This community-based program is working to create a social and legal climate “in which tobacco becomes less
desirable, less acceptable, and less accessible”.
Tobacco Free Coalition of Pinellas County Membership Meeting
1st Monday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM
1st Floor Community Room
West Community Library,
750 66th Street North,
St. Petersburg
This meeting is free and open to the public.
Additional Information:
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St. Petersburg, FL 33701 
