ABOUT THE TOBACCO PREVENTION & CONTROL COALITION
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death among Texans and costs the state more than $8.85 billion annually in health care and lost productivity expenses. The Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition (TPCC) of Cameron & Willacy County is dedicated to reducing tobacco’s burden. Here you will find information on the TPCC’s comprehensive efforts as well as facts and data, coalition membership information, and quitting resources for tobacco use.
CURRENTLY SMOKING AND WANT TO QUIT?
There is help available, just call 📱 877-YES-QUIT to get connected with resources to help you kick the habit!
WHO WE ARE
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition is a program of BHHST currently working in Cameron & Willacy Counties
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote and advocate for a tobacco-free environment by empowering communities to affect individual and social change and promote compliance and support for enforcement of all tobacco laws.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to prevent tobacco use among adolescents; increase tobacco cessation and eliminate exposure to second hand smoke.
WANT TO QUIT SMOKING?
TOBACCO PREVENTION & CONTROL YOUTH PROGRAM
Youth play an important role in policy change, norms, influences, and educational practices.
RESOURCES on TOBACCO for YOUTH and CESSATION for ADULTS
TEXANS for SAFE and DRUG-FREE YOUTH
TSDY is committed to creating healthier and safer communities where youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use have no place.
TRUTH INITATIVE
We give young people the facts about smoking, vaping, nicotine and the tobacco industry, engage individuals and groups to make change in their communities.
YES YOU CAN
This time, try something different. We’ve been doing this for 25 years, so believe us when we tell you we can help double your chances of quitting for good.
CAMPAIGN for TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
TFK is the leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world.
TX SAY WHAT!
Say What! efforts have focused on spreading the movement and reducing tobacco use across the state through local projects supported by Say What! resources.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
The ALA is leading the way in helping all Americans breathe freely through their pioneering model of public health that includes health education and advocacy.