Howard County Tobacco Control Program

Cessation 

• 8 week group program uses a comprehensive behavioral counseling and self help approach.
  
• Includes nicotine replacement therapy.
• Also utilizes guest speakers, audio-visuals, & yoga.
• Testing and screenings: carbon monoxide and spirometry.
• To find out more information on the availability of smoking cessation classes, please call the Howard County Health Department.

Community Based Programs: “Education is the Key”

• Reducing tobacco use requires a partnership between the Health Department and local community based organizations
• These local organizations are funded through the Howard County Health Department Tobacco Control Program which is supported by the Cigarette Restitution Fund Program and targets the various minority populations within Howard County
• Groups targeted include:  Asians, Hispanics, African Americans, Youth and UnInsured/UnderInsured.
  

School Based Programs: “Keeping Kids Smoke-Free”

• Schools in Howard County are funded through the Howard County Health Department Tobacco Control Program which is supported by the Cigarette Restitution Fund Program and targets students at Howard County public schools, Howard County private schools, Howard County daycares, and Howard Community College