• Every Baker County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.

    Right now, that future is at risk. In Baker County, 1 in 3 adults smokes, and 1 in 4 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

     

     

  • ABOUT

    Vision & Mission

    The mission of the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County is to mobilize community partners to establish long-lasting systems and policy changes that promote tobacco-free social norms to prevent usage of tobacco products by youth/young adults, encourage and support tobacco cessation, eliminate health hazards of secondhand smoke and decrease the number of deaths due to tobacco and nicotine products.

     

     

    Membership

    To apply to join the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County, please contact us at info@tobaccofreebaker.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County’s work.

  • MEETINGS & EVENTS

    Tobacco-free baker typically meets every 3 months. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome! We meet from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at The Keller Learning Center Multipurpose Room, unless otherwise noted. Our next meetings will be:

    • September 10th, 2024
    • November 12th, 2024
    • February 11th, 2025
    • May 6th, 2025

  • INITIATIVES

    Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County include those intended to:

    • Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn more here.
    • Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn more here. 
    • Protect residents and visitors from exposure to secondhand smoke & vapor in our public parks.  

  • YOUTH ADVOCACY

     

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    Baker County currently has 3 SWAT clubs. The clubs are located at Baker County Middle School, Baker County High School, and a community club.

    Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Baker County SWAT members build leadership skills and plan activities to help raise awareness and support for policies that benefit the community. To learn more or to attend a SWAT meeting or event in Baker County, contact Joy Owens at joy@civcom.com. To learn more about SWAT’s work across the state, visit SWATflorida.com.

  • QUIT

    Are you or someone you care about ready to quit? Support is available!

     

    Talk to a quit coach, find a quit group, or get free nicotine replacement patches or gum. Learn more about these and other FREE resources at Tobacco Free Florida.

  • CONTACT

    To learn more about the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Baker County, please email us at info@tobaccofreebaker.com.
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