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Tobacco Programs
We welcome you to these vital links to tobacco prevention resources. Tobacco
use kills more than 440,000 people a year in the United States – or more than the
total number killed by AIDS, alcohol, motor vehicles, homicides, illegal drugs, and
suicide combined. Cigarettes are the only product in the United States that, if used
as designed, will kill. We must be prepared with the facts if we are to take a stand
against this deadly killer. Join thousands of youth and community members across
the United States and learn the truth about Tobacco!
NEW! Tobacco Events Calendar Visit the tobacco events calendar for local, regional, and state-wide tobacco programs and events.
NEW! Tobacco Legislative Updates Visit the PACT website for up-to-date legislative information.
Want to Quit? Take this stop smoking readiness quiz to gauge
the seriousness of your tobacco use or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website Determined To Quit.
Tobacco Free Mural Project Find out details about the tobacco free mural project or check out the video of the mural dedication. The mural dedicaton was held May 28.
Smoke Free Dining Guide The Third Edition contains 213 Berks County restaurants. You can also request a guide be mailed to you. If you are a restaurant interested in being listed in a future guide, fill out a Registration Form (Spanish version) and mail it in or fax to 610-376-8423.
Top Five Adolescent Tobacco Videos Check out the top five tobacco videos for teens available. For these or other videos contact the Council Librarian.
Coalition for a Tobacco Free Berks The Coalition meets at the Council. Contact the Tobacco Coordinator for details. The following informational items are available online:
6/2/08 Meeting Minutes
5/14/08 Meeting Minutes
3/12/08 Meeting Minutes
Eastern PA Business Journal Article
ATTUD Core Competencies
For Evidence-based
Treatment of Tobacco Dependence
Spring 2008 Conference Agenda and Registration
1/9/08 Meeting Minutes, 12/14/07 Meeting Minutes
Clean Indoor Air Committee This group is a sub-committee of the Coalition for a Tobacco-free Berks. Vision: To become the central resource on smoke-free indoor air issues and initiatives in Berks County. Mission: To promote smoke-free workplaces and establishments and provide education and implementation strategies to businesses, organizations and communities in Berks County. The CIA committee is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices to ensure clean indoor air for all citizens of Berks County. To become a CIA team member, contact the Tobacco Coordinator.
BUSTED! If you are interested in joining BUSTED! or obtaining additional information about BUSTED!, please contact the BUSTED! Coordinator.
Muhlenberg BUSTED! met with Attorney General Tom Corbitt on April 10 in Philadelphia. The Attorney General held a press conference at Health Promotions Council to convince Governor Rendell and the State Assembly to use all of the $25 million in new MSA allocations for prevention and cessation programs.
October 2007 Youth Quest Rally: Berks County BUSTED! attended the 2007 Youth Quest Rally at the Capitol, joining youth from across Pennsylvania. BUSTED! members met with State Senator Michael A. O'Pake.
2007 BUSTED! Facilitator of the Year: Jill Mahon, Council Tobacco Prevention Consultant, was awarded the 2007 BUSTED! Facilitator of the Year Award by the PA Department of Health. Congratulations Jill!
Awareness Activities
2007 PA SWAT Summit: Over 150 students from colleges across PA attended the 2007 SWAT summit at Duquesne University .
Smoke Free Homes
This campaign recognizes the harmfulness of tobacco smoke pollution (second-hand smoke) on family members of tobacco users. The National Smoke Free Homes Campaign is sponsored by the EPA.
Cessation Support Groups Better Breathers Club meets the 4th Monday of the month at 1pm at Atonement Lutheran Church, Penn Ave. and Wyomissing Blvd. Family and caregivers are welcome. Call Maryann at 610-988-9860.
The NOT Program The NOT program is specifically designed for teenagers who want to stop smoking. The NOT program can come to your school and see the student during a “free” period during school hours. The program can be offered on a one-on-one basis, for groups up to ten participant, or as a one time only prevention assembly. For details, contact the Tobacco Cessation Consultant.
Tobacco Enforcement The Council is responsible for conducting both merchant education and compliance checks of all tobacco retailers in Berks County. Enhanced enforcement is seen as the key factor in the drop in the rate of illegal sales to minors. For details, contact our Tobacco Enforcement Consultant.
