St. Johns
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.
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Partnership Information
Tobacco Free St. Johns is a community-wide, locally organized group collectively working towards eliminating initiation and use of tobacco and alternative nicotine products among St. Johns County residents, supporting tobacco policy change and educating decision makers about the impact of tobacco use and nicotine addiction on the lives of St. Johns County residents and visitors.
County SWAT Information
The St. Johns County SWAT Chapter works to promotes smoke/vape free lifestyles by giving youth the chance to make a difference in the community, while also being part of a statewide movement. SWAT is by youth, for youth; creating a tobacco free Florida through youth empowerment, and activism. SWAT Clubs are active at Creekside High School and St. Augustine High School.
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
Findings from the 2022 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey highlight that approximately one in four (25%) youth aged 11-17 in our county report trying a tobacco product. Vaping is the leading form of youth tobacco use, with one in ten (11%) youth in our county reporting they currently vape. In addition, the majority (66%) of local youth report being exposed to secondhand smoke from cigarettes or vapor from e-cigarettes (Source: Florida Youth Tobacco Survey, 2022).
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Tobacco Free Public Spaces -We are working on enacting policies restricting tobacco use in the public spaces (parks and beaches in St. Johns County). K-12 Public Schools-Comprehensive tobacco free school policies can reduce the risk of life-long addiction in youth to deadly products.
Events Calendar
Tobacco Free St. Johns Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
@ 11:00 AMHHS Muscovy Conference Room
200 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine FL 32084
Tobacco Free St. Johns is an action-oriented partnership generally meets every other month on the second Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Membership is open to any St. Johns County citizen or organization that supports the goals of this partnership.
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free ST. Johns Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
@ 11:00 AMHHS Muscovy Conference Room
200 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine FL 32084
Tobacco Free St. Johns is an action-oriented partnership generally meets every other month on the second Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Membership is open to any St. Johns County citizen or organization that supports the goals of this partnership.
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free St. Johns Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
@ 11:00 AMHHS Muscovy Conference Room
200 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine FL 32084
Tobacco Free St. Johns is an action-oriented partnership generally meets every other month on the second Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Membership is open to any St. Johns County citizen or organization that supports the goals of this partnership.
RSVP: [email protected]
Tobacco Free St. Johns Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
@ 11:00 AMHHS Muscovy Conference Room
200 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine FL 32084
Tobacco Free St. Johns is an action-oriented partnership generally meets every other month on the second Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Membership is open to any St. Johns County citizen or organization that supports the goals of this partnership.
RSVP: [email protected]
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.
