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About the Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program

The Tobacco Prevention & Cessation program works to reduce the smoking rates in LaPorte County by promoting the 1-800- Quit-Now line.

Resources to Quit Smoking in LaPorte County

HCLC offers support for those looking to quit smoking through various resources. Trained counseling support and nicotine replacement products are available thanks to the Master Settlement Funds and state cigarette tax revenue. Additionally, the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) provides free phone-based counseling and support to help smokers quit. Individuals receive four support calls. Pregnant women trying to quit receive extra support with 10 calls, continuing even after giving birth. Individuals can also receive a free two week supply of nicotine replacement patches or gum. HCLC also helps local businesses and organizations develop smoke-free policies for their workplace. Please contact us for more information about the various resources available to quit smoking. 

Smoke Free Workplaces in LaPorte County

Indiana employers spend more per worker on health care compared to other states. Smoke-free policies help protect employees from secondhand smoke, and often encourage employees to quit smoking. Contact us or visit Quit Now Indiana for more information.

Smoke Free Multi-Unit Housing in LaPorte County

There isn’t a safe level of secondhand smoke exposure and secondhand smoke can enter neighboring apartments triggering asthma attacks and other health issues.

We can assist property owners in adopting smoke free policies.

For more information on smoke free multiunit housing, contact us or visit Lung.

Electronic Cigarettes

The U.S. Surgeon General released a report in 2016 concluding that e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless and contains toxic chemicals, including carcinogens and extremely addictive levels of nicotine. Increasing cigarette and tobacco product taxes can lower youth initiation of tobacco products, help adults quit tobacco use, and provide funding for much-needed health programs.

Increasing Cigarette and Tobacco Product Taxes:

  • Lowers youth initiation
  • Help adults to quit
  • Provides funding for much-needed health programs

About the Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Coalition

Since 2002, the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition of LaPorte County has overseen the distribution of nearly $2 million in Master Tobacco Settlement funds coming into LaPorte County. Our Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition is dedicated to improving the health of our community by focusing on four priority areas. These areas include:
  • Reducing tobacco use among youth and young adults
  • Increasing the number of Hoosiers who are not exposed to secondhand smoke
  • Decreasing adult smoking rates
  • Maintaining the necessary infrastructure to reduce commercial tobacco use rates
We believe that collaboration and partnerships with all sectors of the community are key to achieving our goals. We strive to advocate for a wide variety of health equity issues and work towards a healthier, smoke-free future. While there is still much work to be done, our coalition remains committed to supporting residents in their efforts to quit smoking and preventing individuals from starting to smoke. Together, we can create a healthier and happier community for all.

HCLC promotes the health and well-being of NWI residents through collaboration, education, advocacy and policy development.

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422 Franklin St, Suite E
Michigan City, IN 46360

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(219) 210-3499

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Tuesday: 8AM-4PM
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