Tobacco Education and Prevention Program (TPEP)

The Polk County Public Health Department was recently awarded funds from the Oregon Department of Human Services Tobacco Prevention and Education Program to implement a community-based tobacco prevention program. The focus of the Polk County Tobacco Prevention Program will be to provide technical assistance in developing and implementing smoke-free policies in schools, local head starts, community colleges, hospitals, multi-unit housing, outdoor community events and community parks.

Polk County TPEP will engage community members to participate in task forces to complete the work necessary to develop and implement smoke-free policies. This will include educating stakeholders, assessing readiness, communicating with and supporting agencies throughout the process, and utilizing the media to support changes in policy and community norms. Cessation materials and information will also be provided to individuals who desire to quit smoking.

Cessation Information

Nicotine Anonymous Meetings

Oregon Tobacco Quit Line

Free, confidential service providing one-on-one access to Quit Coaches. Your Quit Coach will give you friendly support and practical quit tips that work. Whether you are ready to quit, are thinking about quitting, have tried to quit on your own or have relapsed, the Oregon Quitline will guide you on your way to becoming tobacco-free! Visit Oregon Tobacco Quit Line website or call them at 1-800-QUIT NOW or in Spanish at 1-877-266-3863.