Okaloosa
Florida Department of Health
Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida
Vision: A Tobacco Free Life for all Floridians
Mission: Working to protect all Floridians from the dangers of inhaled nicotine and secondhand smoke exposure, through evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs, with an emphasis on youth and other vulnerable populations.
Contact Us
Address: 221 Hospital Drive NE
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Phone: 850-344-0667 or 850-344-0671
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
Florida’s leading cause of preventable disease and death is smoking. 5 Changing behaviors related to tobacco is critical in Florida, where about 2.7 million adults still smoke. 6 If current smoking rates continue, 270,000 Florida children alive today who are younger than The Okaloosa County Tobacco-Free Partnership is a local group of community members dedicated to saving lives by reducing tobacco use. To join, please contact Leslie Torres at [email protected] or call 850-797-5610.
County SWAT Information
SWAT is Florida’s statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize the tobacco industry. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future. Anyone in Florida who is in 6th-12th grade is able to join SWAT. There is a SWAT Chapter in every county in Florida. Some counties also have clubs in schools and community centers. To join in the movement please contact Jonathan Avery at 850-699-4219
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
Adult Smoking Rates: According to the Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the percentage of adults who are current smokers in Okaloosa County is collected every three years. Youth Smoking Rates: In 2020, 20.5% of Okaloosa County middle and high school students reported using cigarettes, cigars, electronic vapor products (e.g., JUUL, vapes), or hookah in the past 30 days. This is higher than the state average of 18.0%
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Initiatives related to tobacco-free policies and programs in Okaloosa County: Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing (SFMUH), Point of Sale (POS), Cessation Access, Tobacco-Free Partnership, K-12 Tobacco-Free Schools, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), Tobacco-Free Public Places (TFPUB). The OCTFP is actively working to reduce tobacco use through education, advocacy, and collaboration with local partners. They focus on protecting residents from the dangers of inhaled nicotine and secondhand smoke
Events Calendar
Okaloosa County Tobacco Free Partnership Quarterly meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026
@ 11:30 AMCrosspoint Church Community Center
214 Partin Dr. S
Niceville, Florida 32578
You're invited to join the Okaloosa County Tobacco Free Partnership for our upcoming meeting. Fiscal year 2025-2026 Quarter 3. We welcome all partners and community members who are passionate about building a healthier, tobacco-free future for our county.
RSVP: [email protected]
About Us
Welcome to Tobacco Free Okaloosa County, a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting a healthier, tobacco-free environment for all residents. Our mission is to reduce tobacco use and its harmful effects through education, advocacy, and collaboration with local partners. We offer programs and support services, such as youth prevention initiatives, cessation resources, and smoke-free policies. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, tobacco-free Okaloosa County!
This program is managed by Tobacco Free Okaloosa.
