NICOTINE TAX PARTNER PROGRAMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

JAN 2021-JUNE 2022 

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Electronic Vaping Devices Are Hazardous Waste

Vape Disposal Locations in Summit County

Nicotine Tax Funded Grant Application

The Grant Program is designed to fulfill needs that an individual might have when working to improve tobacco services and capacity in Summit County. Individual applicants may request up to $2,000/year of funding for certifications, trainings, or licensures from the Grant Program.

 Core Strategies of Grant Program:

Grant program is designed to help achieve the following community outcomes:

+ Improve tobacco cessation services

+ Improve community environment supportive of healthy behaviors and tobacco cessation

 Specific strategy includes:

+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: completing a certification or training of one of the following:

Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS)

Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS)

Certified Addictions Technician (CAT)

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Motivational Interviewing

Certified Prevention Specialist

Health Navigator Trainings

 Nicotine Tax Funded Grant Application Application

Community Tobacco Coalition

Community members, partners, stakeholders, youth and parents meet quarterly to discuss impacts of nicotine use in Summit County.  Contact Becky.Peltier@SummitCountyCO.gov. 

Coalition Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023

Coalition Meeting Minutes January 10 2023

Coalition Meeting Minutes November 7 2022

Coalition Meeting Minutes September 2022

Coalition Meeting Minutes July 2022

Coalition Meeting Minutes March 2022

Coalition Meeting Minutes January 2022

Coalition Meeting Minutes October 2021

Coalition Meeting Minutes July 2021

Mass Media Campaigns

Youth campaign 

Adult campaign 

Parent Toolkit

UpRISE

A workgroup (coalition) for youth in Summit County to fight tobacco and other substance through social justice work within the community.  Our youth coalition examines the root causes for drug (substance) use, often stemming from mental health issues. 

Youth meet weekly throughout the school year.  Meeting times are subject to change.  Contact Laura.Brown@SummitCountyCO.gov to get involved.

Summit County's youth coalition is part of a Colorado state-wide movement funded by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. http://upriseyouthmovement.org/