CTCP funds entities that lead efforts in coordinating activities and resources dedicated to addressing tobacco-related health disparities.
Throughout the state, the DOJ Tobacco Use Prevention Grant funds agencies to carry out prevention and enforcement efforts to reduce illegal tobacco sales and tobacco use among minors.
TRDRP is one of the three state agencies that work together towards a tobacco-free California by supporting critical research to inform the state’s tobacco control activities.
The School-Based Health Alliance works to improve the health of children and youth by advancing and advocating for school-based health care. Their vision is that all children and adolescents are healthy and achieving their fullest potential.
The American Heart Association is an organization that actively engages in tobacco control efforts. Tobacco Control Areas of Focus:
To find the office nearest you, click on the "In Your Community" tab on their header and type in your zip code.
The American Lung Association is also well-known for working on tobacco control related issues, including advocacy work, prevention, and cessation services. Their website provides many ready to use materials to help with tobacco control efforts.
The American Cancer Society is another nationwide tobacco control partner involved in advocacy and other tobacco control efforts. Tobacco Control Areas of Focus:
Visit their website to learn more about local efforts.
The Public Health Law Center website provides helpful resources to navigate commercial tobacco control policy.
Tobacco control topics include: menthol, taxation, tobacco retail licensing, sales, and more.
