Tobacco Free Larimer County is a program under the Community Health section of the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. Our programs and services are based on nationally accepted, evidence-based best practices.
Tobacco Free Larimer County (www.tobaccofreelarimer.org) works to prevent tobacco-caused death, disease and economic burden through organizations and individuals working together to support tobacco-free lifestyles and communities. We provide programs and policies that are comprehensive, evidence based, culturally appropriate and cost effective to prevent youth from starting to use tobacco; help people who use tobacco to quit; assist in the reduction of and protection from secondhand smoke; and reduce tobacco use among groups that are disproportionately affected and/or at high risk.
Services Provided:
For more information contact 970-498-6718 or www.tobaccofreelarimer.org.
QWhere do I get assistance to quit smoking or chewing tobacco?
AThe Colorado QuitLine. offers an effective resource free of charge to all Coloradoans who want to quit smoking:
The QuitLine is a telephone-based coaching service that will connect people who want to quit smoking with trained coaches who create a personalized quit plan. A QuitLine coach can also arrange a free supply of patches as part of your quit plan. You can call the QuitLine toll-free at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Watch the experience [Quicktime] others have had with 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Free tobacco cessation services are also available on-line at www.coquitline.org.
QHow can I get information on smoking and secondhand smoke?
AWe have a variety of brochures about quitting smoking, chewing tobacco, and secondhand smoke. Free resources are also available at www.steppitems.com. Please call 970-498-6718 if you need assistance with the website.
QWhat can be done about secondhand smoke in work and public places?
AAs of July 1, 2006, the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act requires most indoor work and public places to be smokefree. More information about the law is available at www.smokefreecolorado.com.
QWhat can I do about secondhand tobacco smoke coming into my condominium, apartment or other multi-unit dwelling?
AFor more information about smoke intrusion please go to www.gaspforair.org
QWhat can I do if my child smokes?
AFixNixer is an on-line quit smoking program for youth and young adults. It is sponsored by The State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Professional staff at the Colorado Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) are trained to work with youth who smoke and want to quit smoking.
QHow can I help to support tobacco prevention efforts and become a part of the tobacco movement?
ATobacco Free Larimer County is a group of organizations and individuals who have been working in the community to improve the health of Larimer County and our citizens. If you would like to be involved please call 970-498-6718 or go to www.tobaccofreelarimer.org.
