Tobacco Awareness Action Team

Tobacco use remains the single-most avoidable cause of death in our society.  Cigarette smoking is responsible for nearly one in five deaths in the United States.  The Tobacco Awareness Action Team, a dedicated group of community volunteers, has initiated several programs since its inception in 1996 to reduce the use of tobacco products in Bartholomew County, especially among children. The action team meets bi-monthly and welcomes new volunteers.  Call 375-3194 for more information. 

Want to quit smoking or chewing?  Need help?

Quitting smoking is the biggest step you can take toward improving your health and the health of your family.  The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is available to help!  This FREE telephone-based quit tobacco resource is available to all Hoosiers.  Simply call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669 from 8 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week to talk to a trained Quit Coach.

By quitting smoking, you will dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, lung disease, emphysema and other tobacco-related diseases.  Plus, your family's risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and other health problems caused by exposure to secondhand smoke will be greatly reduced.

You're not alone.  Seventy percent (70%) of current U.S. smokers report that they want to quit completely!  For many smokers, quitting takes practice! So, don't be discouraged if you've tried before and been unsuccessful.  It takes an average of 7 to 11 attempts for many smokers to quit completely.

When you call the Indiana Tobacco Quitline, you will talk with a trained Quit Coach who has helped hundreds of people quit and understands what you're going through.  If you are ready to quit, you and your Quit Coach can work out a customized quitting plan, which includes a practical counseling session and a quit kit.  You may also be encouraged to contact your physician for smoking cessation medications or be referred to smoking cessation support programs in your community. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to free yourself of tobacco.