About...

Tobacco use is currently the number one cause of preventable death in this country.  For every eight smokers who die, one nonsmoker will also die from breathing in secondhand smoke.  Columbus Public Health supports smoke free environments and is committed to helping residents to stop smoking, as well as living, working and playing in smoke free spaces. 

Through the Office of Health Planning, Columbus Public Health works with community groups, schools and worksites to increase awareness, programs and resources aimed at stopping tobacco use in Columbus.

Program Services

Technical Assistance

• Tobacco use prevention program ideas for schools and communities
• Tobacco Cessation program planning for worksites
• Funding ideas
• Links to other interested groups and local resources
• Referrals to Quit smoking program
• Information for Franklin County Tobacco use prevention materials available  

Resources

• Tobacco display materials for schools (loaned)
• Links to curriculums and teaching resources

Who Is The Program For?

Community groups and agencies, worksites, schools, faith-based groups and healthcare organizations that serve or employ residents of Columbus and Franklin County.

How To Use The Program

Contact the Office of Health Planning to learn more about services or resources for your community, worksite, healthcare organization or school.

Cost

None

Location

Columbus Public Health

Program Publications

Smoking Cessation Services in Franklin County

Franklin County Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Services

Quit for Good Program  - Free counseling to quit tobacco and free nicotine replacement therapy is available through this program at Columbus Public Health. Call for more information at (614) 645-0268.

Resources and Links

Ohio Quit Line - 800-QUIT NOW (784-8669)

Smokefree Families

American Lung Association - Freedom from Smoking

National Institutes of Health

Environmental Protection Agency

Smokefree.gov

Chewfree.org

Contact Us

(614) 645-6055

Health@columbus.gov