Tobacco Control Program

Get Involved in Local Efforts

Join the SLO County Tobacco Control Coalition (TCC) to get involved in local efforts to prevent tobacco use. Sign up for their monthly newsletter to stay up to date on local, state, and federal tobacco issues. 

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Smoke-Free Environments

Learn how smoke-free outdoor air and smoke-free housing help protect community members from the harms of secondhand smoke.

Tobacco Retailer Education

Learn about the current Tobacco Retailer policies and how to stay in compliance.

Quitting Tobacco

Get support quitting tobacco to protect your health and reduce your risk of preventable diseases.

Tobacco Use in SLO County

Despite years of decline in tobacco use throughout the County, tobacco use continues to negatively impact many of our residents. In fact, the County as a whole, has a higher rate of tobacco use than the rest of the state (California Health Interview Survey). However, large differences in tobacco use persist by race/ethnicity and among population groups by socioeconomic status, educational attainment, occupation, mental health status, sexual orientation, and geography. These high-risk groups suffer disproportionately from tobacco-related illnesses. For current adult and youth tobacco use rates in SLO County, visit SLO Health Counts

Resources

  • E-Cigarette Use Among Youth: Quick facts about e-cigarettes, their health effects and the risk of youth using e-cigarettes.
  • Protecting Youth from the Harms of Vaping: Individuals and organizations can play an important role in helping youth reject or quit vaping and all other tobacco products. Learn how to help ensure that all youth live healthy, tobacco-free lives.
  • Parent Presentations: The Tobacco Control Program can provide tailored presentations for parent groups. Email us to schedule a presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact our office at (805) 781- 5540 or fill out the tip-line form with any concerns about illegal or suspicious tobacco sales.

Please visit San Luis Obispo County Waste Management Authority to learn how to safely dispose of e-cigarettes or vape products. Please note the best option is to not vape at all.

Vapes are NOT a risk-free product. They contain nicotine and various levels of toxins and chemicals. Vaping is especially dangerous for teens, whose brains are still developing.

Landlords may prohibit smoking in the units they manage, however, this varies across our County. Morro Bay is the only city in our County that has banned smoking in all apartments and condominiums. For more information on resources for multi-unit housing, please visit our Supporting Smoke-Free Environments page.

Our Location

Contact Information:

The Tobacco Control Program

Phone: (805) 781- 5540

Email: [email protected] 

 

The Tobacco Control Program is located in the Annex building of the Health Agency:

2180 Johnson Ave, Annex

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401