Tobacco Free Lancaster County – We’re here to help! - Strictly Business Magazine

Tobacco Free Lancaster County (TFLC, TobaccoFreeLancasterCounty.org) has been supporting tobacco-free efforts as part of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Program for more than 20 years. Collaborating with over 30 community partner agencies and passionate individuals, the coalition works to educate community members about issues related to tobacco and e-cigarette use and exposure, support policies that inspire social norm change, and encourage cessation.

The mission of TFLC is to promote health by eliminating the use of an exposure to tobacco and e-cigarette products, envisioning Lincoln and Lancaster County as tobacco and e-cigarette free communities. They are aspiring to achieve this vision by applying the values of advocacy, inclusivity, collective impact, education, and service.

Tobacco Free Lancaster County is here to help

TFLC’s dedicated staff is here to serve the community of Lincoln and Lancaster County. Below you’ll see some of the top ways we are here to help, but feel free to reach out with any tobacco or e-cigarette related question or need. We are always looking for the best ways to serve our community to establish tobacco-free social norms.

Highlight your business and deliver FREE resources during the #GASOLNK #GASOLancasterCoNe event. Whether you feel your business has high rates of tobacco use or if you feel like you’re a tobacco-free champion, this free event helps educate and bring together our community to support tobacco quit attempts. TFLC provides ready-to-go emails, flyers, social media, and more you can use to celebrate the Great American Smokeout November 18. Learn more and register at tobaccofreelancastercounty.org/business.

Provide technical assistance to improve your business’ tobacco-free policy.

TFLC’s expert staff will work with you to determine what specific steps your business may be ready for to improve or implement a tobacco-free campus policy. These kind of voluntary policies are one of the best ways to support tobacco cessation and create a tobacco-free social norm.

Offer assistance and resources supporting smoke-free multi-unit housing policies.

Over 90% of Nebraskans want to live in a smoke-free home, and it is no different for renters. If you own or manage properties, TFLC staff can develop and support a plan to transition your community to become smoke-free. If you’re already smoke-free or looking for a smoke-free rental property, visit our website to search our map of smoke-free options in Lancaster County.

Educate youth, young adults, and families to prevent tobacco use in the first place.

In recent years, vaping has become an epidemic that many youth and young adults find attractive. TFLC staff work with schools, youth organizations, and community events to help young adults understand the risks of use and resources to help them quit and to share with parents how to identify possible signs of e-cigarette use (vaping).

Sophia Yelkin | Business

Sophia chooses to work in public health because she believes that education is power, and that with accurate information the community is empowered to make healthy and safe choices.

Sadie Jensen | Housing

Sadie leverages her previous experience in Human Services to educate, provide support, and empower community members to prioritize their health and well-being.

Shelby Bingham | Youth

Shelby utilizes her education and experience to educate, support, and empower the younger generations of the community to make educated and informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Tobacco Free Lancaster County – We’re here to help!