Hernando
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:
Hernando County, Florida
Phone: (352) 587-0154
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Rose Hornedo
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
The Hernando Tobacco Intervention Partnership is a community-based coalition focused on preventing and reducing tobacco use among our youth in our community via local policy and systems change. Visit our website or email [email protected] for more information.
County SWAT Information
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is a youth-led advocacy organization dedicated to empowering youth to live tobacco/vape free. SWAT students advocate for local policy change to protect their generation from Big Tobacco. Visit our website at www.swatflorida.com for more information.
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
According to the 2024 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey, in Hernando County, 1 in 9 (11%) middle and high school students vape or use another toxic tobacco product, and the majority (54%) of youth (ages 11-17) are exposed to secondhand smoke or aerosol from electronic vapor products.
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Tobacco Free Florida staff are actively working on a variety of policy and systems change initiatives in Hernando County. These initiatives are designed to reduce tobacco use, protect public health, and promote tobacco-free environments across different sectors of the community. The three primary areas of focus include Point of Sale, Tobacco-Free Schools (K12), and Interventions to Increase Cessation Access (CA).
Events Calendar
Back to School Mental Wellness Fair
Saturday, August 8, 2026
@ 10:00 AMJerome Brown Community Center
99 Jerome Brown Pl, Brooksville, FL 34601,
Brooksville Florida 34601
This free event aims to reduce stigma, strengthen resiliency, and equip students and families with coping strategies to support mental wellness for a healthy school year.
The Mental Health Impacts of Tobacco Use
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
@ 05:00 PMThe Venue at Om
4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.
Spring Hill Florida 34607
A free workshop on the impacts of tobacco use, specifically the youth of Hernando, prevention initiatives, and how the community can access free cessation resources.
Hernando County Tobacco Intervention Partnership Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026
@ 11:00 AMPeople Helping People
1396 Kass Circle
Spring Hill Florida 34606
The mission of the Hernando County Tobacco Intervention Partnership (T.I.P.) is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.
About Us
Communities are taking action to improve health and well-being. CivCom provides the tools and expertise to help them succeed. We develop strategic communications, build coalitions, and equip advocates to advance policies that help people thrive. Led by former members of Florida’s Students Working Against Tobacco program, CivCom has supported communities throughout the state since 2009.
This program is managed by CivCom.
