Washington County Tobacco Prevention Coalition

09/15/2025

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are some of the world’s 👻.

Stay one step ahead! Don’t let to***co, alcohol, unhealthy diet, air pollution, or physical inactivity sneak up on you.

09/15/2025

Call 1-800-quit-now for additional help quitting.

Go green and by disposing of your smoking triggers in safe and environmentally friendly ways. https://ow.ly/aTjP50WVROx

09/11/2025

09/08/2025

Today is National 9️⃣8️⃣8️⃣ Day! Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. Call, text or chat 988 anytime for free, confidential support – 24/7/365.

09/08/2025

September is Su***de Prevention month. Mental health matters!!

⚠️ A recent SAMHSA study shows va**ng is on the rise & it’s not harmless⚠️

Ni****ne in e-cigarettes:
- Changes brain chemistry
- Can worsen anxiety & depression
- Impairs memory, focus & sleep

Your mental health matters. Quitting is an important step towards a healthier mind.

Check out the study to learn more:https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt56287/2024-nsduh-annual-national-report.pdf

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09/03/2025

The Washington County Family YMCA provides great events for families that are substance free alternatives through the year. This one looks like a fun one!!

Upcoming Substance-Free Alternative Event! 🍂

The Washington County Family YMCA will be hosting a FREE painting event on Saturday, October 11th! Destiny Priddy from the Hatters Studio will guide participants through a step-by-step process of creating an autumn-themed masterpiece. 🎃

📅 Saturday, October 11th 4-6 PM
📍 Pekin Methodist Church, 244 S. Shorts Corner Rd., Pekin, IN 47165
⭐️ FREE and open to EVERYONE!

Spots will fill up quick! Register TODAY: https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5039&pid=55440&sid=1419014

09/03/2025

Here’s a great tip to aid you in quitting. Also you can visit quitnowindiana.com or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for more help.

Did you know? Boredom and restlessness can trigger cravings. Stay ahead of them with a plan for how you will keep busy until the urge passes. Explore strategies that work for you (link below).

08/28/2025

The dangers of smoking lingers long after the smoke has cleared. Have you heard of third hand smoke? It refers to the sticky residue that smoking leaves on everything. The dangers of this is much worse than most people realize and it can be absorbed through your skin.

08/25/2025

Don't let smoking cravings throw you off your quit! Try these helpful tips to overcome cravings this . https://ow.ly/638R50WJPfq

08/23/2025

Come see me at the resource fair at salem high school. We are here until 2. There are tons of other vendors here offering their resources as well.