Working to make
Long Island a healthier place to live, work,
and play.
The Tobacco Action Coalition of LI is one of 21 Advancing Tobacco Free Communities’ grants funded by the NYS DOH’s Bureau of Tobacco Control and administered by the American Lung Association.
Our grant is comprised of a community engagement and youth action component, Reality Check, which works collaboratively to promote environments open to creating a tobacco-free norm as well as educating and empowering our youth to become change agents within their communities.
Our Initiatives
Tobacco marketing refers to the posters and signs inside and outside stores, as well as the colorful, well-lit displays of tobacco products behind the counter in most convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies and grocery stores. Learn more about the tactics »
Menthol is not just a flavor, it’s a manipulative way for Big Tobacco to make their products smoother and better tasting. While overall cigarette use declined by 26% from 2009 to 2019, 91% of that decline was due to non-menthol cigarettes. Learn more about menthol »
10 years ago, Federal Law eliminated all flavored cigarettes other than menthol. However, there are many other flavored tobacco products that are not covered by this law which highlights the health disparities in tobacco use. Learn more »
Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable disease, killing nearly 28,000 New Yorkers every year. Comprehensive policies are the best way to protect both your employees and visitors. Learn more about the workplace »
Parks, playgrounds, beaches and other recreational areas should be places that people can go to enjoy the outdoors, breathe fresh air and exercise. They should not be exposed to secondhand smoke or vapor. Learn more »
Resources
Explore free and confidential programs, and resources to quit smoking, vaping, or other tobacco products.
- Tobacco Users: Counseling, free NRT, self-help, web programs, referrals.
- Youth Programs: Text-based quitting, interactive teen vaping/smoking programs.
- Additional Resources: Online sessions, 12-step groups, local cessation programs.
