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Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine

An Effective Practice

Description

The mission of the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine (PTM) is to reduce death and disability due to tobacco use.

PTM offers various programs. The Maine Tobacco HelpLine provides toll-free phone counseling to anyone in Maine who wants to quit using tobacco and the Tobacco Treatment Medication Program provides Nicotine Replacement Therapy medications through the HelpLine and community health centers. Many counter-marketing and public awareness campaigns have been launched on TV and the radio to educate adults and youth about the dangers of using tobacco and secondhand smoke.

Community programs are also offered, including a Youth Advocacy Program, the Tobacco-Free Community Recreation Program, and Tobacco-Free Athletes. Finally, their school programs help to prevent tobacco use in schools and among students, and the NO BUTS! Program works to ensure that retailers have the tools and training that they need to effectively block underage tobacco sales.

Goal / Mission

The mission of the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine is to reduce death and disability due to tobacco use.

Results / Accomplishments

When the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine began its work in 1997, approximately 30% of adults in Maine smoked. As of 2005, that number has been reduced to 21%. In the same time period, the number of high school students who smoke decreased from 60% to 16.2%.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Primary Contact
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Key Bank Plaza 4th Floor
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04330-0011
(207) 287-4627
ptm.dhhs@maine.gov
http://www.tobaccofreemaine.org/
Topics
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Organization(s)
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Date of implementation
1997
Location
Maine
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Target Audience
Teens, Adults
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