4 Key Strategies for a Tobacco-Free Indiana
1. Reduce Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults
Our organization is committed to decreasing tobacco use rates among Indiana’s youth and young adults. We work with middle and high schools to implement comprehensive, tobacco-free strategies and empower students to become advocates for change. Through the VOICE movement, we elevate youth-led activism and build strong community partnerships to support local policies—especially those focused on reducing the influence of tobacco at the point of sale.
2. Protect Hoosiers from Secondhand Exposure
We are dedicated to increasing the number of Hoosiers protected from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and vape by advancing comprehensive smoke-free air policies. Our work centers on strengthening local ordinances to cover all workplaces. These protections are especially critical for vulnerable populations—such as individuals with asthma, heart disease, or other health conditions—as well as children, who are more susceptible to the dangers of secondhand smoke. By increasing community awareness and readiness, we aim to create healthier, smoke-free environments where everyone can breathe easier and live healthier lives.
3. Decrease Adult Tobacco Rates in Indiana
We are committed to helping more adults in Indiana quit tobacco for good. By increasing access to proven cessation resources like Quit Now Indiana, we support individuals on their journey to better health. Through community partnerships, outreach, and education, we provide tools, materials, and encouragement to connect more Hoosiers with free, effective quitting support—making tobacco-free living more attainable for everyone.
4. Strengthen Community Infrastructure to Reduce Tobacco Use
We work to build and sustain a strong, community-based infrastructure that supports long-term tobacco prevention and cessation. By developing inclusive, tobacco-free coalitions that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve—including those most impacted by commercial tobacco—we ensure local voices are at the center of the solution. These coalitions collaborate to implement comprehensive strategies that drive lasting change and help reduce tobacco use across Indiana.
Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
Education for tomorrow’s leaders is essential in creating a tobacco free generation. Engaging students and giving facts around what tobacco does long-term.
Giving youth information they need to make life altering decisions.
Since 2001, we have led the effort to promote change and decrease tobacco exposure within Delaware County. We have been at the forefront of nearly every major tobacco free law.
Dedicated to change.
We at Tobacco Free look to make a positive impact in Delaware County, Indiana. We are local agencies and diverse individuals dedicated to address the growing problem of tobacco by eliminating its use through advocacy, education, and increased awareness. Members aim to achieve this by promoting tobacco cessation to loved ones, preventing youth addiction, supporting new local and state policies, and educating the public on tobacco products, policy, and marketing. Backed by the Indiana State Department of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission we aid Delaware County with our free resources and support. Our goal is to make them accessible to all and to lessen those affected by tobacco.
