The mission of the Tobacco Use Control Project is to provide comprehensive tobacco use control, which empowers Virginia citizens to become full participants in healthy lifestyle choices.
The Tobacco Use Control Project (TUCP) is a program within the Virginia Department of Health. Funding for this project is provided through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health. The TUCP provides training, information, materials and other mechanisms to support the implementation of policies to help Virginians choose and maintain tobacco-free lifestyles. In its comprehensive approach to tobacco use control, the TUCP works closely with coalitions, health districts, and partnering organizations to reduce youth tobacco use, increase cessation support, increase clean indoor air and eliminate disparities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
TUCP funds local coalitions throughout the state of Virginia.
Click here to find funded coalitions in your area:
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VDH: Tobacco Use Control Project
Contact Us:
Department of Health - CDPC Tobacco Use Control Program
109 Governor St., 10th Flr., Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7874
