Tobacco Prevention
San Juan Basin Health's Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program works in three major goal areas: youth prevention and cessation; second-hand smoke education; and adult cessation. See below for more information and contacts in each of these areas.
The Lasso Tobacco Coalition (LTC) carries out tobacco prevention, education, cessation and advocacy to the residents of Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties to create tobacco-free communities and healthier lifestyles. LTC just completed its new five year strategic plan for our community. You can read it by downloading the attached file at the bottom of this page.
Sheree Volrab at 247-5702, ext. 1526.
The Lasso Tobacco Coalition (LTC) carries out tobacco prevention, education, cessation and advocacy to the residents of Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan counties to create tobacco-free communities and healthier lifestyles. LTC just completed its new five year strategic plan for our community. You can read it by downloading the attached file at the bottom of this page.
Youth Programs:
Youth and Schools Tobacco Prevention: Increasing opportunities and encouraging partnerships with La Plata County schools and community organizations to:- reduce the initiation of tobacco use among young people
- increase the capacity for youth cessation programs & services
- encourage the role of youth coalitions in peer advocacy and tobacco prevention
Sheree Volrab at 247-5702, ext. 1526.
Youth Websites:
“Own Your C” is a website for teens and focuses on helping them taking responsibility for their own choices and making healthy choices in their world. youth tobacco prevention and cessation media campaign, sponsored by STEPP (The State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership).Cessation:
FixNixer is a free, anonymous and customized program that puts you in control of your quit plan and helps you quit smoking or chewing tobacco in just 21 days. With a little input from you, the FixNixer will create a personalized program that carves out your best path to quitting and gives you all the support you need to get there, including tips and tools that help you get ready for your quit date, a community forum, your own online QuitBlog, and even personalized text messages that help you stay strong when you’re feeling the urge to give up. If you’re serious about quitting, click here to get started.
For help quitting tobacco, contact Caleb at San Juan Basin Health Department 247-5702, ext. 236. You can also get free coaching and nicotine patches by calling the Colorado Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. There's an onlin option visit the Colorado Quitline website for great online tools and support.
For worksites in La Plata and Archuleta county who want to learn more about services and resources you can offer your employees to help them quit tobacco, call Caleb at San Juan Basin Health 247-5702, ext. 236.
Secondhand Smoke:
Providing information and resources to reinforce the importance of smoke-free work, living, and social environments in our communities. The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act protects the health of both the public and employees by reducing their exposure to secondhand smoke. The law creates a safer and healthier environment for employees, families and people statewide to enjoy Colorado’s restaurants, bars and other indoor establishments.
Visit SmokeFree Colorado for free resources and information.
Sheree Volrab at 247-5702, ext. 1526.
Lasso Tobacco Coalition:
The Lasso Tobacco Coalition (LTC) has served La Plata County for over 10 years. It is made up of community members and holds quarterly meetings which are open to the public. New members are always welcome.
Char Day at 247-5702, ext. 227
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