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    Every Bradford County resident deserves a fair chance at a healthy future.

    Right now, that future is at risk. In Bradford County, 1 in 4 adults smokes and
    1 in 5 youth ages 11-17 vapes or uses another toxic tobacco product.

     

  • ABOUT

    Vision & Mission

    We envision a Bradford County where all residents have a fair chance at a healthy future—free from nicotine addiction. Our mission is to mobilize the community and advance local policies that will help end nicotine addiction, protect children, and improve public health for generations to come.

     

    Membership

    To apply to join the Tobacco Free Bradford Partnership, please contact Candace Osteen at info@tobaccofreebradford.com. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more about Tobacco Free Bradford’s work locally.

  • MEMBERS

    Meet Our Advisory Council

    Miss Jade Hines - Meridian Behaviorial

    Mrs. Elizabeth Nazworth - Bradford County Sheriff's Office

    Mr. Christopher Coffey - Bradford High School Principal

    Ms. Terricena Kittles - Episcopal Children's Services

  • INITIATIVES

    Local initiatives supported by Tobacco Free Bradford Partnership include those intended to:

    • Stop illegal tobacco and vape product sales and predatory marketing practices. Learn More
    • Ensure K-12 school policies related to tobacco are comprehensive and effective. Learn More
    • Decrease youth use in tobacco and vaping products to prevent future generations from becoming addicted and facing health related issues. Learn More

  • MEETINGS & EVENTS

    The Tobacco Free Bradford Partnership typically meets every quarter or once every three months. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome!

     

    OUR NEXT TOBACCO FREE BRADFORD MEETING WILL BE:

    Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at Bradford County Sheriff's Office

    11:30 am – 12:30 pm

     

    TOBACCO FREE BRADFORD TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

    Friday November 22nd, 2024 at the Bradford County Sherrif's Office

    11:00 am - 12:00 pm or GOOGLE MEET -

    Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mbd-zbws-pho

    Or dial: (US) +1 952-392-9676 PIN: 627 223 907#

    More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mbd-zbws-pho?pin=4791736288862

     

     

    OUR NEXT STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO MEETING WILL BE:

     

    November 21 - 8:05 AM at Bradford High School - Miss Johns' Classroom

     

    TBD - 8:05 AM at Bradford Middle School - Media Center

     

    TBD - 12:15 pm STARKE ELEMENTARY Media Center- 5th and 6th grade 

     

     

     

    To join via video, please contact info@tobaccofreebradford.com 
    Grace Johns at johns.grace@mybradford.us (BHS SWAT)
    Jada Harris at jadanh@yahoo.com (BMS SWAT)

  • YOUTH ADVOCACY

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    Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) mobilizes and equips youth to protect their generation from the tobacco and vaping industries. Bradford County SWAT members build leadership skills and plan activities to help raise awareness and support for policies that benefit the community.

     

    To learn more or to attend a SWAT meeting or event in Bradford County, contact Grace Johns at gracejohns22@gmail.com. To learn more about SWAT’s work across the state, visit SWATflorida.com.

  • QUIT

    Are you or someone you care about ready to quit? Support is available!

     

    Talk to a quit coach, find a quit group, or get free nicotine replacement patches or gum. Learn more about these and other FREE resources at Tobacco Free Florida.

  • CONTACT

    To learn more about the Tobacco Free Bradford,
    please contact Candace Osteen at info@tobaccofreebradford.com.
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