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Program Activities
RI Tobacco Control Program
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: 401-222-3293
Fax: 401-222-4415
Contact: Seema Dixit

 

 

Tobacco Control Program

Rhode Island's Tobacco Control Program: 4 Goals

Helping Smokers Quit "" Preventing Youth Tobacco Use


Resources to help you quit smoking

Benefits of quitting smoking

Helping others quit


Information about Youth Tobacco Use


Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure "" Eliminate Disparities Related
to Tobacco Use Among
Different Population Groups


Information about SHS

What you can do


Information about Smoking in High-Risk Groups

 

 

Quit Smoking Now!
1-800-TRY-TO-STOP
1-800-879-8678
trytostop.org

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Information regarding Fire Safe Cigarettes
The Department of Health is postponing implementation of Fire Safe Cigarettes regulations indefinitely. Do not submit certifications until directed to do so via this web site. Please check this site periodically for updates regarding an implementation date. Questions may be directed to Jan Shedd, Team Lead for Health Promotion and Wellness at 402-222-5927.

Rhode Island Goes Smoke-free

Youth Smoking Rates Drop to 15.9%

Adult Smoking Rates Drop to 19.3%

Local Smoking Headlines

National Smoking Headlines


This year, Rhode Island was recognized by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) as the first "Well State" in the nation. Now it is time to recognize those organizations that are providing outstanding leadership in wellness innovation! Learn more about the Governor's Awards for Wellness Innovation.