Sumter
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:
Sumter County, Florida
Phone: (254) 396-4652
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Civic Communications, LLC
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
Our mission to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.
County SWAT Information
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Sumter County SWAT members build leadership skills and plan activities to help raise awareness and support for policies that benefit the community.
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
1 in 10 youth (ages 11-17) vape or use another toxic tobacco product. 12% of the adult population smoke in Sumter county. Half (52%) youth (ages 11-17) are exposed to secondhand smoke from cigarettes or vapes.
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Point of Sale - Menthol: Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Tobacco Free Schools (K12): Learn how schools can get smart on tobacco prevention. *Youth spend more time in school than almost anywhere else *9 of 10 of adult smokers start before age 18 *Youth e-cigarette use is a nationwide epidemic Tobacco Free Public Spaces (Parks/Beaches): Tobacco/Vape Free communities are an integral part of preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction.
Events Calendar
Sumter International Cleanup Event
Saturday, September 21, 2024
@ 09:00 AMSam Harris Park
E. Central Ave
Webster, FL 33597
Tobacco Free Florida across the state is participating in an annual cleanup event. Tobacco Free public spaces is important to the health of the environment, appearance, and experience both for millions of residents of Florida as well as the millions of people who visit each year. Join us to make a difference and keep our parks clean. Bags, gloves, grabbers and sanitizer will be provided. FREE t shirts for the first 30 volunteers. Bring your sunblock and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
RSVP: [email protected]
About Us
Since 2009, CivCom has collaborated with more than 50 public health organizations throughout the United States—including the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, Blue Zones, and the Oregon Health Authority. Our focus is in Florida, where we are working to end nicotine addiction in partnership with 24 tobacco-free coalitions.
This program is managed by Civic Communications, LLC.
