

Every Hamilton County resident deserves a
fair chance at a healthy future. Right now, that future is at risk.
In Hamilton County, 1 in 5 adults smokes and
1 in 7 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.ABOUT
Vision & Mission
We envision a Hamilton County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.
Membership
To apply to join the Tobacco Free Hamilton partnership, please contact us at info@tobaccofreehamilton.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Hamilton's work.
MEMBERS
Rhett Bullard
Tay Dickenson
Ashley Jackson
Khrys Kantarze
Mick and Sharon Shea
Roberta Strong
INITIATIVES
Local initiatives supported by the Tobacco Free Hamilton include those intended to:
- Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices.
- Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective.
- Protect residents and visitors from exposure to secondhand smoke & vapor in our public parks.
YOUTH ADVOCACY
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, contact Shauna Adams at shauna@civcom.com. To learn more about SWAT’s work across the state, visit SWATflorida.com.
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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 Hamilton, please contact us at Info@tobaccofreehamilton.com.
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