To improve the health and quality of life in the Athens community by reducing the use of tobacco and its negative impact.
 

The Athens Tobacco Prevention Coalition is made of community members and representatives from agencies who care about our community’s health. Currently represented agencies include…

• Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
• American Cancer Society
• Athens Regional Medical Center
• Georgia Council on Substance Abuse
• Northeast Health District
• NEGA Regional Education Service Agency (RESA)
• St. Mary’s Healthcare System
• UGA Department of Health Promotion & Behavior
• UGA Cooperative Extension Service
• UGA School of Public Health
• Concerned Citizens

We hold monthly meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon. 

The meetings are located at the American Cancer Society office at 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA

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Mini Grants for Local Organizations

The Tobacco Prevention Coalition is happy to announce the Tobacco Prevention Mini Grant.  Any organization (public or private) in the 10-county Northeast Health District (Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe and Walton), that serves children and adolescents is eligible to apply for these mini-grants.

The Coalition will assist with consultation, information and resources and we strongly encourage any application.

The maximum grant monies available per grant will be $500 and will vary depending on needs.

If you are interested please download the Mini Grant application and our List of Resources

Mini Grant Application (MS WORD)                        Resource List (PDF)    

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis at our monthly meetings. It is suggested that applications be received by the 3rd Friday of the month. Applications can be completed electronically and emailed to: ann@oarcfamilyconnection.org or printed and mailed to us:

Mini-Grants
Tobacco Prevention Coalition
PO BOX 81662
Athens, GA  30608-1662

Cessation Education

The coalition helps connect people to quit smoking resources. Member organizations provide counseling and classes.

Prevention Education

The coalition participates in health fairs and teaches classes at community events, schools, churches and civic groups. Our goal is to help youth decide to be non-smokers, promote smoke-free air, and encourage tobacco cessation.                                             
 

• We welcome new members to the Coalition. Call Anne Hester at 706-769-4974 to join.
• Contact your mayor and commissioners regarding a 100% smoking ban in your city or county.
• Let your loved ones know about opportunities for help quitting tobacco.

Tobacco Prevention Coalition

PO Box 81662

Athens, Georgia 30608-1662

     Ann Hester: ann@oarcfamilyconnection.org