TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION
Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program Coordinator
P: 740.652.2852
Hannah.Josefczyk@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. 443,000 people annually are estimated to die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million live with a major illness caused by tobacco use.
The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation program works to decrease tobacco use in Fairfield County by working with children and adults to choose to never start using tobacco and by promoting and supporting quitting (cessation) efforts.
Free, confidential help to quit vaping and other tobacco for youth under 18
Text 36072
Call 855.891.9989
MyLifeMyQuit.com
Teens – Get Free Help!
Text “Start My Quit” to 36072, visit MyLifeMyQuit.org, or call 855-891-9989 to talk with a quit coach in a free, confidential manner. It’s your life. Start your quit journey today!
FCHD created a workgroup to develop an action plan that addresses youth nicotine and vaping use. The workgroup consists of high school students, and adults from various organizations that include Fairfield County Juvenile and Probate Courts, Lancaster City Schools, Th Recovery Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fairfield County Job and Family Services, Fairfield Union, and ADAMH. If you are interested in joining us, click here to sign up.
For more information about our tobacco use prevention and cessation program, or to schedule a free training for your organization, please contact Hannah Josefczyk, CHES, OCPSA.
Want to Quit?
Quitting tobacco is difficult but extremely beneficial to your health. You can choose cessation (quitting tobacco) at any time and quitting will improve many aspects of life including lung health and heart health.
For free and confidential help, visit Ohio.QuitLogix.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
