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    Every Union County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.

    Right now, that future is at risk. In Union County, 1 in 3 adults smokes and
    1 in 5 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

     

  • ABOUT

    Vision & Mission

    Vision:

    Promoting a healthy community by reducing the impact of nicotine and tobacco use on youth and adults.

     

    Mission:

    The mission of Tobacco Free Union is to advance policies that will help end nicotine addiction in Union County. We work collectively towards eliminating initiation and use of tobacco and alternative nicotine products among Union County residents, supporting tobacco policy change and educating decision-makers about the impacts of tobacco use and nicotine addiction on the lives of Union County residents and visitors.

     

    Membership

    To apply to join the Tobacco Free Union, please contact us at Info@tobaccofreeunioncounty.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Union’s work.

  • MEETINGS & EVENTS

    The Tobacco Free Union typically meets every 3 months. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome! Our meeting schedule for fisal year 24-25 will be September 18, 2024, November 13, 2024, February 19, 2025 and April 16, 2025  from 3:15pm to 4:00pm via Google Meet. Please email info@tobaccofreeunioncounty.com for the meeting link and any other information.

     

    The next Students Working Against Tobacco meeting will be held on campus at Union County High School and/or Lake Butler Middle School during club days. For more information about the
    Lake Butler Middle School Club you can email the advisor at: thompsonr@union.k12.fl.us .

    For more information about the Union County High School Club you
    can email the advisor at: stanteiskic@union.k12.fl.us

  • INITIATIVES

    Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Union partnership include those intended to:

    • Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn more here.
    • Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn more here. 
    • Protect residents and visitors from exposure to secondhand smoke & vapor in our public parks.

  • YOUTH ADVOCACY

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    Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Union 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 ABC County, contact Jenna Hewett at Jenna@civcom.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 the Tobacco Free Union, please email us at Info@tobaccofreeunioncounty.com
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