Alachua
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: 235 SE 30th Place
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (904) 708-7473
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Civcom
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
Tobacco Free Alachua is a diverse community partnership that develops and promotes policies which reduce the use and effects of tobacco within Alachua County.
County SWAT Information
SWAT is Florida's statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working toward a tobacco free future.
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
To view the most recent tobacco statistics for Alachua County, visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/statistics-and-data/survey-data/florida-youth-survey/florida-youth-tobacco-survey/index.html
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, making the work of impactful community organizations, such as Tobacco Free Alachua, more valuable. Tobacco Free Alachua prides itself on protecting Alachua County residents from the negative implications of tobacco use and exposure. We work to reduce secondhand smoke and vapor in City Parks and Recreation areas and multi-unit housing. We work with the City and County to promote policy to reduce tobacco use and exposure.
Events Calendar
Tobacco Free Alachua Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
@ 03:30 PMUF HealthStreet
2401 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
We invite all community members to join in this interactive meeting to discuss improving the health of Alachua County Residents. Join us at UF HealthStreet - 2401 SW Archer Rd Virtual Option Available Contact [email protected] for more info.
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free Alachua Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
@ 03:00 PMGoogle Meet
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Tobacco Free Alachua meets quarterly to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come. All are invited to learn more and share their organization's events or needs.
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free Alachua Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
@ 03:00 PMGoogle Meet
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Tobacco Free Alachua meets quarterly to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come. All are invited to learn more and share their organization's events or needs.
RSVP: [email protected]
About Us
Civic Communications (CivCom) is the state of Florida provider responsible for the tobacco prevention programs in Alachua County. These programs support tobacco-free partnerships and Students Working Against Tobacco.
This program is managed by CivCom.
