Tobacco Free Jeffco

12/02/2025

🚨New UC Davis research shows disposable v**es can release more toxic metals than traditional ci******es. Check out the article below:

They may look like travel shampoo bottles and smell like bubblegum, but after a few hundred puffs, some disposable, electronic ci******es and v**e pods release higher amounts of toxic metals than older e-ci******es and traditional ci******es, according to a study from the University of California, D...

12/01/2025

Join PAVE (Parents Against Va**ng E-Ci******es) and Dr. Shivani Mathur Gaiha for a free webinar that breaks down the rise of ni****ne pouches among youth, the risks you aren't hearing about, and how parents can respond with confidence.
📅Dec 2 @ 4 PM Mountain Time
Click the link to register!

Ni****ne pouches are being sold as “to***co-free” alternatives—but they’re just as addictive and increasingly popular among youth. Join Parents Against Va**ng and Dr. Shivani Mathur Gaiha of Boston Children’s Hospital for a vital conversation on the rise of these products, how they’re ma...

11/05/2025

Denver voters upheld the city's ordinance ending the sale of flavored to***co products! Together, we're creating a healthier future. 🎉

Great news! Denver voters have delivered a resounding win for kids over the to***co industry by upholding the city’s ordinance ending the sale of flavored to***co products – including flavored e-ci******es, menthol ci******es and flavored ci**rs.

This vote clears the way for Denver to implement its ordinance to protect kids from addiction, advance health equity, and save lives. A huge step toward a healthier future for all!

11/03/2025

Due to a delay in federal funding, SNAP benefits are temporarily unavailable today.

🔗Read about how the county is taking action to support residents during this delay: https://www.jeffco.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2489

10/30/2025

Don't fall for the flavor trick. 🍬
Flavors are just a disguise!
***cofree

This Halloween, unmask the trick and learn the truth about flavored to***co products.

🔗 Find out more here: https://www.to***cofreeco.org/understand-products/flavored-ni****ne/

10/07/2025

🌮⭐Join us for CHIP & DIP ⭐🌮
Jefferson County Public Health is inviting youth (ages 12-24) to share input on our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and help shape the future of health and well-being in Jeffco.

📅Thursday, October 23
🕛 6:00-7:00 PM
📍Belmar Library, Lakewood
🍽️ Qudoba + $45 gift card for participants

Spots are limited- the first 30 people to register will be selected.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y34UQMuJLLoZ_VotzoqRnMHps8xNlQ8FYkNNIin7R5s/viewform?edit_requested=true

10/02/2025

🚨Parents & Caregivers 🚨
Did you know many v**es are disguised as school supplies, toys, or even asthma inhalers?
Join PAVE (Parents Against Va**ng E-Cigs) FREE webinar:
"Dangers of Youth Va**ng: What Parents Need to Know"
📅Thursday, October 9 @ 6:00 PM ET
💻Virtual-Recording Available

You'll learn how to:
✔️Understand health risks of ni****ne & emerging products
✔️Protect young people & take action in your community

👉Register Here:

This year, va**ng, to***co and ni****ne use among youth and young adults are still major concerns. Every day, more and more discreet v**es enter the market. They are meant to sneak past adults by camouflaging as common household objects, video games, toys, and school supplies. Behind the enticing fl...

09/30/2025

✨Every step toward quitting is easier when you don't walk it alone. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and keep you going! ✨
***coFreeFuture

You don’t have to quit alone. Friends, family, and coworkers can help keep you motivated and on track. Ask for support and stay focused on your goals. (Link below)

09/17/2025

Join Listening to Students, Leading with Care, a free webinar with Lee Anne Dodge, who will share how restorative practices can replace harmful discipline policies and keep students engaged, connected, and supported.

📅Date/Time: Monday, September 29 @ 7:00 PM ET
📍Location: Zoom
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V1CvHG91SLGfQHsWumK33Q?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=df134e37-69b7-4990-9bae-a325589500d4 #/registration

***coFreeSchools

As schools face the growing challenge of youth va**ng, too many are still turning to ineffective and, in some cases, harmful discipline policies like suspension or expulsion. These punishments don’t stop va**ng and don’t acknowledge the child's addiction—they isolate students, disrupt learning...

08/28/2025

🚨Calling all Jeffco youth ages 14-22 🚨

Love social media? Get paid to put your skills to work. Help design a county-wide media campaign on youth va**ng and mental health. Applications close August 31 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss out!

👉Scan the QR code to apply today!

Live, work, and/or go to school in Jefferson County? Have a passion for social media? Check out this opportunity!

08/28/2025

Getting active can help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal. Even short bursts of activity can boost your energy and mood. Walk, run, or stretch—it all counts! Find easy ways to get moving with the link below.

08/18/2025

🚨Calling all young creators!🚨
Here's your chance to get paid to help design a county-wide media campaign about youth va**ng and mental health. Work alongside peers and media pros to create real change in your community!
Applications close August 27 @ 11:59 PM
Scan the QR code and apply now!

Make an impact. Build your skills. Get paid.
We're looking for motivated young people (ages 14 to 22) to join a 10-week project creating a county-wide media campaign to address youth ni****ne & va**ng.

Applications close August 25 at 11:59PM. $25 per weekly 90-minute session.

Work with peers & media pros! Create real change in your community!
Scan the QR code to apply now!