Vision & Mission

We envision a Seminole County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to to mobilize community partners to establish long-lasting system and policy changes that promote tobacco-free social norms to prevent usage of tobacco products by youth/young adults, eliminate the hazards of secondhand smoke, and decrease the number of deaths due to tobacco products, and improve public health for generations to come.

Our Motivation

• Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
• Nine out of ten cigarette smokers start by age 18.
• Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.
• Nearly 30 percent of cancer deaths in Florida are caused by cigarette smoking.​

Our Methods:

• Strengthen relationships within the local community.
• Educate community members on tobacco-related issues.
• Promote positive tobacco reform.
• Build youth leaders and partnerships to invest in their community's future.

Membership

To apply to join the Tobacco Free Seminole, please contact info@tobaccofreeseminole.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Seminole County's work.