Tobacco Free Lancaster County (TFLC) (TobaccoFreeLancasterCounty.org) coalition actively gathered community input through surveys and stakeholder meetings to help shape and submit a grant application for funding appropriated through the Nebraska state legislature. Despite recent federal and state funding cuts to tobacco prevention education, TFLC remains committed to its mission.
These changes present challenges, but also opportunities for community members, organizations, and advocates to get involved and help prioritize impactful work across Lancaster County. The coalition’s updated workplan focuses on several key areas:
- Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing: Supporting policies that protect residents by prohibiting smoking and vaping inside individual housing units.
- Menthol and Flavored Tobacco Products: Advancing local policies that restrict the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco or vaping products.
- Cessation Support Systems: Partnering with healthcare, education, and social service providers to refer individuals to resources like the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline.
- Cultural Diversity and Competency: Promoting inclusive practices that reflect and respect the cultural richness of our community.
Funding for Tobacco Free Lancaster County is provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/Tobacco Free Nebraska Program as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
Whether you are a resident, business owner, service provider, or advocate, your voice and actions make a difference. Learn more and get involved at TobaccoFreeLancasterCounty.org.