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Links for Tobacco Free Schools Project:

New York State Smokers Quitsite - Free stop smoking kits for adults and teens.

(1-866-697-8487)

Dropthebutts.org - Teen smoking cessation site.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tobacco information and prevention source.  Free publications, CDs, DVDs on Smoking and Health, research data, surgeon general's report, quit guides and more.

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids - The latest research and facts on tobacco, industry targeting, Kick Butts Day, federal and state policy issues related to tobacco.

Action on Smoking and Health - Information on secondhand smoke, condos and apartments, custody issues and smoking and lawsuits.

American Legacy Foundation - Information to arm young pople with knowledge to reject tobacco and eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.

National Cancer Institute - Tobacco information, quitting, prevention, research, statistics and literature.

Tobacco.org - Tobacco related news delivered daily.

MyLastDip.com - provides free online resources to help young smokeless tobacco users quit.

National Spit Tobacco Education Program

Ulster County BOCES - Information on school policy and tobacco.

Quitnet.org - Counselors, medication discounts, support and more.  Fee for premium membership.


National Institute of Health - Step by step help in quitting smoking, including  live chat service and an on-line quit guide.

American Lung Association - Freedom from Smoking 7 session on-line cessation program.

Quitsmokeless.org - Site designed to help smokeless tobacco users quit.

The Truth Campaign - Enter the "crazyworld" to get facts on tobacco.

The Asthma Coalition of Long Island - The Asthma Coalition of Long Island is funded by the New York State Department of Health to the American Lung Association of New York and is designed to reduce the burden of asthma on Long Island children and their families by bringing together individuals from all walks of life with an interest in this important chronic disease.

Hudson Valley Asthma Coalition - The Hudson Valley Asthma Coalition gives children the ability to take control of asthma symptoms by increasing their knowledge of treatment and care, helping them to reduce asthma attacks, breathe easier, and fully participate in life.  They offer free workshops, literature and education for asthma sufferers of all ages throughout the Hudson Valley region.

Tobaccofreepolicy.org - We’re Watching is a statewide media campaign developed by the New York State Tobacco-Free School Partnership and Better World Advertising. The goal of the initiative is to increase awareness of the need for comprehensive Tobacco-Free School policies and to engage middle and high school administrators in efforts to improve enforcement of Tobacco-Free rules.

Tobaccofreenys.org - Educate community leaders and the public about the dangers and social costs of tobacco; engage local stakeholders to adopt policies that will restrict tobacco industry presence, de-normalize tobacco use, and eliminate secondhand smoke.

Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center is dedicated to strengthening communities and empowering lives.  As a non-profit resource center we are committed to building and supporting healthy drug-free communities through public education, professional training and the provision of effective tools for those working to prevent drug and alcohol abuse