Tobacco Free Partners

Prevention, Treatment, Advocacy

Tobacco Free Partners is a collaborative effort of community stakeholders working together to effect the health of the citizens of the region. Our mission is to build partnerships that provide comprehensive tobacco prevention strategies, treatment programs, and policies to reduce the health, economic, and emotional burdens that tobacco places on the residents of West Michigan.

News and Upcoming Events

Membership Drive: Tobacco Free Partners

Tobacco Free Partners has brought Free Smoking Cessation for over 10 years.  Hundreds of people and families have benefited from our programs.

Help us continue our work:
Free Smoking Cessation Programs
Free Nicotine Replacement for Participants
Prevention Programs for Children
Advocacy for Safe Work Environments
Educations for Health Care Professionals
Education for Parents and Teachers

New in 2010 - A Hispanic Programs

We are a 401c3 and tax credit applies.

Contact: lvanheest@tobaccofreepartners.org    616-248-9165
Tobacco Free Partners
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 112 F  Box #7
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


2010 ALA - Fight for Air CLIMB - GRAND RAPIDS

JOIN GRAND RAPIDS AND THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

2010 FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB
ClimbGrandRapids.org
1-800-LUNG-USA

BREATHING SHOULD NOT BE AN UPHILL CLIMB

See attached information on how to join the climb.


Bring in 2010 - Tobacco Free

Tobacco Free for Good - Smoking Cessation Classes are now accepting registration.
80% of our graduates leave the class tobacco free.

 
            
Lung Age Testing
             Carbon Monoxide Testing

            
Free 2 week supply of Nicotine Patches to those who qualify.

New Classes starting monthly  Go to the Cessation Center TFFG
You can register on-line or call 616-975-0123

Questions:  lvanheest@tobaccofreepartners.org

   


New Tobacco Products - Same Targets

The Tobacco Industry working hard to expand it's audience.   The target continues to be youth, college students, women, poor and minority populations. 

The attached PP gives you great information on these new products.  It is very important that we educate our families and friends about the risks related to the new

tobacco products.


One on One Counseling - Smoking Cessation

Free 2 week supply of Nicotine Patches for participants

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Tobacco 101 -

Scheduled by appointment - one on one  counseling for Smoking Cessation
Initial Appointment $25.00, all follow-up appointments $15.00
For more information call:  616-248-9165

401 Hall Street SW  
Grand Rapids, MI  49503

Laura Van Heest, RRT, NCTAS, NADA
Cessation/Education Coordinator - Tobacco Free Partners


Celebrating Tobacco Free Workplaces in West Michigan

Tobacco Free Partners would like to recognize all the businesses in West Michigan that have taken the initiative to become Smoke Free Campuses.

If your company has a Smoke Free Campus, please email Tobacco Free Partners with your contact information. 
Complete the nomination form at TFP website Honor Roll Tab.

For more information or questions contact: 
Email:  lvanheest@tobaccofreepartners.org    or  Call: 616-248-9165