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Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
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PREVENTION PROGRAMS Contacts for agencies
found on page 8
A is for Asthma 30 – 90 minute program for Early childhood asthma, Free
teachers, daycares, or parents. emphasis on the health American Lung Association
Participants receive Sesame effects of second hand
Street video and materials. smoke.
A Smoker’s Face 45 minute program Teens view the premature Free Penn State Extension
demonstrating how smoking aging effects of tobacco
negatively affects a person’s use through a computer
appearance. simulated demonstration
that alters his/her own
appearance.
Applebee Pond Puppets Puppet show, 30 minutes, K- Tobacco use, tobacco Free Community Prevention
4th grade smoke issues Services of Westmoreland &
Penn State Extension
BUSTED! Youth led coalition for teens Youth develop tobacco Free Community Prevention
PA Tobacco Free Youth ages 13-18 which promotes prevention education Services of Westmoreland
Network advocacy, leadership and programs to reach their
communication skills. peers, schools, community Penn State Extension
Retail tobacco sales and legislators.
compliance checks Increase tobacco retailer
awareness of sale to
minors law.
Chalk Talk-Tackling a 30 minute workshop for Effects of tobacco use on Free Penn State Extension
Tough Opponent middle/high school athletes athletes
and coaches to reduce the
onset of spit tobacco and
encourage users to quit. “U
Make the Cut” kits are
provided to coaches to
support continued education
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 1
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
Clean Air for Newborns, ½ hr. presentation w 12 min. Effect of tobacco smoke Free – funded by PA
Infants, and Children video, guided discussion, and smoking on health; Department of Health
handouts. Parent groups, illness adds emotional and through Westmoreland Drug Penn State Extension
educator in-service, school economic stress to and Alcohol Commission,
nurses families Inc.
Consultation Vary As Needed Curriculum Development, Free to Westmoreland Saint Vincent College
School Policy, Smoke- County schools, agencies, Prevention Projects
free Air Strategies employers.
Guest speaker As needed on tobacco use, Smoking, spit tobacco, Free- funded by Pa Various Coalition members
getting ready to quit, and health risks, resistance Department of Health – contact Penn State
prevention issues skills, through Westmoreland Drug Extension for list.
and Alcohol Commission,
Inc.
How to Keep Children 1 hour program for parents Program to teach parents Free American Respiratory
Smoke Free how to help children not Alliance
smoke.
Mini-Grant Campaigns $100 award for youth led anti- Smoke free air, health Free Penn State Extension
tobacco activities. Campaign risks of tobacco use and
conducted annually during tobacco smoke, how to
Red Ribbon Week, Great say no, protecting self
American Smokeout, and from tobacco smoke,
Kick Butts Day helping someone quit, etc.
4 hour training for teachers, Asthma management American Lung Association
Open Airways for Schools nurses and volunteers to lead curriculum for children
(OAS) Asthma OAS. Participants receive ages 8-11, uses games, $175-facilitator training
Management Curriculum lesson book, handouts, and role plays, art, and family
posters. education.
Parent Outreach Program on Kit including display board Tobacco information Saint Vincent College
Tobacco (display and and materials available on materials and brochures Free Prevention Projects
material) loan. for distribution at Parent
Family Events.
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 2
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
PA-SWAT College student anti-tobacco Information/awareness Free to college campuses. Saint Vincent College
campaign about tobacco products, Prevention Projects
industry tactics, healthy
lifestyle, cessation,
campus policy
consultation.
Poisoning our Children: the ½ hr program with 12 minute Health risks, economic
Perils of Secondhand video and discussion. Ideal costs and family stress
Smoke for Consumer Science, Child from tobacco use and Free Penn State Extension
Care, Health Classes, tobacco smoke; health
Teachers In-service. Teachers benefits of asking smokers
provided with the materials to to smoke outside.
include the program in their
curriculum.
PROJECT ALERT Training Training for educators (See See below for description Free - funded by PA Dept. Penn State Extension
below) of Health through
Westmoreland Drug &
Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Project ALERT 11 lesson curriculum for Targets gateway drugs, Penn State Extension: Free
grade 6 or 7. including tobacco. with funding fromWest. Penn State Extension
Includes media impact, D & A Commission, Inc.
3 lesson booster the following refusal skills, homework,
year. parent involvement. Saint Vincent College
Research-based with Prevention Projects-Open to Saint Vincent College
proven outcomes. limited number of Prevention Projects
Westmoreland County
schools with funding by
Westmoreland Drug and
Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Retail Cost: $275 a day
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 3
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
Project X As needed-school assembly An interactive high tech Contact Penn State
anti-tobacco school Extension to arrange
assembly for 4th through
7th grade students
RADAR Information Center Hours: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM ATOD informational Free. Bulk orders may require Saint Vincent College
(Regional Drug/Alcohol to 3:30 PM, Human Service materials for families, shipping fee. Prevention Projects.
Awareness Resources) Center, 724-836-3133, or call educators, youth,
Jacqueline Colland professionals and general
724-805-2050. public.
R.E.A.L. (Elementary) ATOD Prevention Education Information/Education Open to limited number of Saint Vincent College
About Nicotine, Addiction, Westmoreland County schools Prevention Projects
Tough Topics (Secondary) Media, Tobacco, Industry, with funding by Westmoreland
Healthy Lifestyle, etc. Drug and Alcohol Commission
Retail Cost: $275/day
Samantha Skunk Play for 4th graders Tobacco, tobacco smoke Free Community Prevention of
issues Westmoreland
T.A.T.U. Materials and guidance for Tobacco addiction and Free Community Prevention
(Teens Against Tobacco youth groups and their media influence. Services of Westmoreland
Use) leaders to develop tobacco
prevention projects through Penn State Extension
peer education and/or
anti-tobacco activities.
TATU Facilitator Trainings PA Act 48 hours available Employs a peer-teaching $275-facilitator training American Lung
(Teens Against Tobacco model as the delivery Association
Workshop offered to anyone
Use) mechanism to teach youth
who can train teens; single
about tobacco use and to
adult 1-day training (5-6
become advocates for
hrs.); teen training (6-8 hrs.)
tobacco-free communities.
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 4
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
Teaching Effective Asthma An action plan that provides For school personnel Free American Respiratory
Management (TEAM) vital information for school Alliance
personnel to help them
understand and manage a
student with asthma
TNT (Toward No Tobacco 10 session program with 2 Research-based tobacco $275.00 per day Saint Vincent College
Use) session booster the following education program Prevention Projects
year. includes media, refusal
skills, social activism, and
communication skills.
Tobacco is a Drug, Too! 45 minute presentation for Tobacco use and tobacco Free Penn State Extension
students. Educates students smoke
about the harms of tobacco
use and secondhand smoke,
current legislative issues that
impact tobacco use, the
anatomy of tobacco products,
and countering tobacco ads.
Truth about Tobacco 1 session presentation for Visual presentation of Free American Respiratory
youth in school or groups health, peer, and media Alliance
issues of tobacco use
Videos on tobacco issues 12 minutes to 1 hour Call for list Free Penn State Extension
Why Animals Don’t Smoke Prevention program for pre- Puppet show to talk about Free Mon Valley Hospital
school and kindergarten hazard of tobacco use
Professional Development Vary As Needed Information & Activities Vary-Priced Individually through Saint Vincent College
for Teachers, Social Service To Bring Home The Truth contract with sponsoring Prevention Projects
Personnel About The Seriousness Of organization.
Nicotine Addiction
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 5
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
CESSATION
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
1,2,3,4, Quit Multi-session Youth Free American Respiratory
Cessation Clinic Alliance
1,2,3,4, Quit Facilitator 1 ½ day training for adults $200 American Respiratory
Training Alliance
Clear The Air 2 hour introductory session Preparing to quit, taking Free to Highmark Subscribers Excela Health-Latrobe,
action, stay motivated and Frick, and Westmoreland
quit for good! Hospitals
Freedom from Smoking 1 day workshop to train Preparing to quit, $200 facilitator training American Lung Association
Facilitator Training facilitators to lead an 8 understanding your habit,
session smoking cessation NRT, relapse prevention,
clinic. fitness, nutrition.
Freedom from Smoking 8 session smoking cessation Preparing to quit, Free to faculty and staff of St. Vincent College
clinic for adults. understanding your habit, Westmoreland County Schools Prevention Projects
NRT, relapse prevention,
Free to those with no insurance
fitness, nutrition SPHS Behavioral Health
- all other insurances billed
Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) 10 Session Youth Cessation Realities of Smoking; Free St. Vincent College
Clinic Understanding Addiction; Prevention Projects
Getting Support; Benefits
Of Quitting; Coping With
Urges; Avoiding Slips
N-O-T Alternative to 4 Session Youth Cessation Realities of Smoking; Free St. Vincent College
Suspension (ATS) Clinic for youth referred Understanding Addiction; Prevention Projects
through disciplinary process Getting Support; Benefits
Of Quitting; Coping With
Urges; Avoiding Slips
Not On Tobacco Training 1 day workshop to train Realities of Smoking; $175-facilitator training American Lung Association
educators, nurses, adults to Understanding Addiction;
do smoking cessation Getting Support; Benefits
counseling with high school Of Quitting; Coping With
age youth Urges; Avoiding Slips
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 6
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Title Description & Program Topic Areas Retail Cost Organization
Length
Ready to Quit, Quit Smart 7 week group therapy How to quit tobacco. $25 each individual; Excela Health System -
sessions with facilitator Scholarships available Frick, Latrobe Area
trained in smoking cessation Hospital,
Westmoreland Regional
QUIT NOW Information & 3 telephone How to quit smoking or Free American Cancer Society in
Quitline for adults counseling session on using chew partnership with the
1-800-784-8669 quitting tobacco Pennsylvania Department of
Health
Tobacco Free for Life Seven session tobacco How to quit smoking or Free Penn State Extension
cessation program for adults; using chew
for businesses and
community sites
Smokeless Saturday Alternative to suspension for Smokeless Saturday is a
using/possessing tobacco teen education and
products cessation program for Saint Vincent College
youth found with tobacco Prevention Projects
on school grounds and
offers an alternative to $40.00 non-refundable fee
suspension and fines to paid by participant to
students violating school American Lung Association.
tobacco policies.
Smoke Stoppers 21 day – 7 session class for Understanding addiction; Free Mon Valley Hospital
adults physical and psychological
effects of tobacco use;
weight management; stress
management; help to quit
For information on arranging any of the above programs or for free material, see the contact list on page 8. For online information on tobacco
related issues, check the Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition website: WestmorelandTobaccoFree.org
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 7
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs Available to Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
American Cancer Society Monongahela Valley Hospital
Contact: Kristen Hillebrand Contact: Anita Leonard
Address: 863 Georges Station Road, Suite 2 Address: Country Club Road.
Address: Greensburg, PA 15601 Address: Monongahela, PA 15063
Phone: 724-834-8091 Phone: 724-258-1318
Email: Kristen.Hillebrand@cancer.org Email: aleonard@monvalleyhospital.com
American Heart Association Penn State Extension
Address: 4727 State Route 30 # 204 Contact: Vickie Oles; Anne Lail; Amanda Iwinski
Address: Greensburg, PA 15601 Address: 214 Donohoe Road, Suite E
Phone: 724-837-5468 or 412-824-3211 x6142 Address: Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-1402
American Lung Association Email: vao2@psu.edu amL21@psu.edu amL23@psu.edu
Contact: Kate Tomayko; Lou Ann Haney
Address: 11676 Perry Highway Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects
Address: Wexford, PA 15090 Contact: Joe Moffa
Phone: 1-800-LUNG USA or 724-933-6180 Address: 300 Fraser Purchase Road
Address: Latrobe, PA 15650
American Respiratory Alliance
Phone: 724-805-2050
Contact: Jeannie Simms-Asthma, Mary Ann Valasek-Cessation
Address: 201 Smith Dr., Suite E Email: joe.moffa@email.stvincent.edu
Cranberry Township, PA 16006 Southwestern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health
Phone: 1-800-220-1990 Contact: Sue Soroko
Community Prevention Services of Westmoreland/WHO Address: 203 S. Maple Ave., 2nd Floor
Contact: Tim Phillips; Renee Kelly Address: Greensburg, PA 15601
Address: 226 South Maple Ave. Phone: 724-832-5880
Address: Greensburg, PA 15601 Email: ssoroko@sphsbh.org
Phone: 724-834-1262 / 834-1260 x132
Westmoreland Tobacco Free Coalition
Email: renee_kelly@who-inc.org
Contact: Chairperson-Donna Kean, Vice-Chair-Anne Lail
Excela Health Address: 214 Donohoe Road, Suite E
Contact: Norene A. Auer Address: Greensburg, PA 15601
Address: Latrobe Hospital, One Mellon Way Phone: 724-805-2050, 724-837-1402
Address: Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-537-1615
Email: nauer@excelahealth.org
Prevention Programs pp. 1-5; Cessation Programs pp. 6-7; Contact Numbers p. 8 1/08 8
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