Published November 22, 2010
The Bay Area Council On Drugs and Alcohol was awarded the Tobacco Environmental Coalition grant from the Department of State and Health Services.
The TEC prevents and reduces the illegal and harmful use of tobacco products in communities across Texas by promoting and conducting community-based environmental prevention strategies that have an impact on the social, cultural, political and economic processes of the community.
Coalitions broaden support for community projects and increase credibility, provide volunteers for activities, and maximize the power of participating groups through joint action. Coalitions are especially important when engaging in broad community actions to change public policy.
The coalition will conduct evidence-based strategies and evaluate activities in League City that address two major goals: Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke; and reduce tobacco use among populations with the highest burden of tobacco-related health disparities.
For information about the TEC’s efforts, contact coordinator, Sherri Fitzpatrick, 281-782-6193.
