Butte County Tobacco Prevention Coalition
Mission Statement
The Butte County Tobacco Prevention Coalition consists of a broad-based cross-section of community members and organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the health and well-being of the people of Butte County from the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco smoke.
The Coalition seeks to promote a tobacco-free environment through culturally proficient prevention, education, cessation services, advocacy for public policy, cultural competency, and broad-based community support for tobacco control activities.
Purpose
The Coalition acts as an advisory board to the Tobacco Education Program Coordinator and the Butte County Public Health Department on tobacco-related issues. The Coalition plays a major role in:
- Developing of the scope of work
- Making recommendations regarding the plan of the Public Health Department
- Reviewing, evaluating and recommending revisions to the plan.
The Coalition provides community leadership locally, regionally and statewide on tobacco-related issues. The Coalition:
Shares information and coordinates tobacco-related activities through the strategic plan,
- Provides on-going support, recruitment and expertise,
- Develops community support,
- Serves as an advocate for tobacco use prevention,
- Ensuring culturally proficient and linguistically appropriate services to all Butte County citizens, and
- Utilizes a culturally proficient framework to guide inclusive program, service and resource development planning.
The Coalition provides technical assistance to organizations and agencies involved with tobacco such as the American Lung Association. The Coalition may:
- Review and comment on requests for funding from local groups and
- Provide education and training.
Resources
Butte County Tobacco Prevention Coalition Mission Statement and By-Laws 
Butte County Tobacco Prevention Coalition Membership List by Agency