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 Partnership Meeting.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
@ 03:00 PMVirtually via Google Meet
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Join us for our upcoming Tobacco Free Alachua partnership meeting! Our partnership is working together to develop and promote policies that reduce the use and impact of tobacco use. At our meetings, members collaborate to protect our community from tobacco-related harms, educate the public with evidence-based information, promote cessation, and strengthen local efforts through partnership and advocacy. All community members with a passion for public health are welcome to attend!
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free Alachua Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
@ 03:00 PMGoogle Meet
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At our meetings, members collaborate to protect our community from tobacco-related harms, educate the public with evidence-based information, promote cessation, and strengthen local efforts through partnership and advocacy. All community members with a passion for public health are welcome to attend!
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free Alachua Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
@ 03:00 PMGoogle Meet
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At our meetings, members collaborate to protect our community from tobacco-related harms, educate the public with evidence-based information, promote cessation, and strengthen local efforts through partnership and advocacy. All community members with a passion for public health are welcome to attend!
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free Alachua Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
@ 03:00 PMGoogle Meet
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At our meetings, members collaborate to protect our community from tobacco-related harms, educate the public with evidence-based information, promote cessation, and strengthen local efforts through partnership and advocacy. All community members with a passion for public health are welcome to attend!
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.
