Bringing smoke-free policies to a building near you!
The Washtenaw County Tobacco Reduction Coalition is working to bring smoke-free policies to a building near you! Partnering with Washtenaw Steps Up coalitions, several communities are working to strengthen local smoke-free policies, reduce the use of tobacco by both youth and adults, and improve the health of community residents.
Ypsilanti Health Coalition, Pick Up the Pace, Saline!, and Healthy
Communities Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester will each complete the Smoke-Free Community Assessment
Tool. This tool assists groups in determining existing
policies and identifying important next steps in expanding smoke-free
policies community-wide.
The tool is divided into seven sections, resulting in a comprehensive assessment of smoking policies in your area. Communities can use the entire assessment as a comprehensive tool or use it to focus on a specific area. The sections are:
- municipalities
- cessation services
- worksites/businesses
- restaurants
- school districts
- survey of public officials
- college campuses
The Smoke Free Community Assessment Tool is a first step in creating healthy and smoke-free communities. For more information on the Smoke-free Community Assessment Tool please contact DeBorah Borden, Washtenaw County Tobacco Reduction Coalition Coordinator, at (734) 544-6874 or bordend@ewashtenaw.org.
