Policy Change: Getting Help From Your Local Health Department

It is strongly encouraged that housing providers contact their local health agency/department, for smoke-free process assistance. A health department may be able to provide resources such as:

• Model and sample policies.
• Presentations for residents on the health effects of smoke.
• Presentations for staff, providing the tools they need to explain and enforce the policy.
• Connections to other hosing providers who have gone smoke-free.
• Cessation resources to help support policies and enforcement.
• Help with 'making the case' to owners, board members and other stakeholders.

Connect With Your Local Public Health Department