PREVENTION: Tobacco
While teen smoking rates are down, the likelihood of kids experimenting with tobacco and getting hooked continues. Our comprehensive, high-energy programs focus on keeping kids who have not tried tobacco pointed in the right direction, while other special programs encourage youth or adults who have begun smoking, to quit. Compass Mark is committed to saving lives by discouraging tobacco use.
Tobacco-Free Coalition
Who We Are
We are a group united by the common concern over tobacco use in Lancaster County. We work to improve the health of our residents by significantly reducing the use of tobacco products and exposure to tobacco-smoke pollution.
Our Goals
- Preventing young people from using tobacco
- Providing resources for people to quit their tobacco use
- Elimination of tobacco-smoke pollution
What We Can Do For You
- The Tobacco-Free coalition can assist in finding a Quit Tobacco Program to meet your needs.
- We can assist business owners and managers in a developing a smoke-free workplace policy.
- Our Smoke-Free Dining Guide can help you choose a healthy environment when dining out.
- You can request videos, booklets and visual aids from our Lending Library and choose from our supply of free brochures and posters.
- Our members would be glad to participate in your health fair or community event, Contact Us.
- Members of our Speakers Bureau can do presentations on a variety of topics for your business or organization, Contact Us.
What You Can Do
You can make a difference. Promote tobacco-free living by joining the Tobacco-Free Coalition of Lancaster County. Guests and new members are always welcome. For information on Coalition membership, click here
If you or someone you know needs help kicking a tobacco addiction call Lancaster General Wellness Center at 717-544-3223 or e-mail for more information. Or call Pennsylvania's toll-free Quitline at 1.877.724.1090. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so when you are ready to quit, we are ready to help.
N-O-T (Not on Tobacco)
N-O-T is a voluntary, non-punitive program to help teens stop smoking. Developed by the American Lung Association, this program incorporates life management skills to help teens deal with stress, decision-making and peer and family relationships. It also addressed healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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Get Real About Tobacco
Get Real About Tobacco aims to educate students in grades K- 4 on the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage them to spread the message to others.
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Freedom From Smoking®
Freedom From Smoking® is an eight week tobacco cessation program that has helped hundreds of thousands of people become tobacco-free. The program consists of eight group sessions led by an expert who understands how hard it is for smokers to quit. It uses a positive behavior change approach that shows you how to become a nonsmoker and even have fun with the group as you quit together, with an emphasis on creating an individual quit plan for each member.
The program will address symptoms of recovery, controlling weight, managing stress and resisting the urge to smoke when times get tough. For smokers, group support can make the difference in quitting for good.
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Alternative to Suspension (ATS)
Alternative to Suspension (ATS) is a mandatory program designed by the American Lung Association for teens that violate school or community tobacco policies. The class addresses the teen's tobacco use, the effects of using tobacco, addiction, healthy alternatives to tobacco and ways to avoid using tobacco in schools.
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Not sure which programs are right for you? Let us save you time and make sure you find the best services to match the needs of your school, workplace, community or organization. Contact Carol Kuntz today at (717) 299-2831 ext. 232 for a free assessment.