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Central Tobacco Awareness Coalition (CTAC)
Contact Information:

Contact Name:

Pat Murray,
Coalition Chair

E-mail: patmurray@gov.nl.ca

Website: www.takethepledge.ca

Address:

Level 1

3 Bell Place

Gander, NL

A1V 2T4

(T): (709) 651-6260

(F): (709) 651-3645



Services:
"Kick the Nic" Program ( Open to Youth )

“Kick the Nic” Programs ongoing. Facilitator training available.



Community Education ( Open to All )

Presentations and information sessions are offered in schools, workplaces and community groups.



Counseling ( Open to All )

Individualized cessation counseling available.



Educational Resources ( Open to All )

A resource depot is maintained providing a wide variety of literature on tobacco and second-hand smoke, including cessation.



Group Counseling ( Open to Adults )

“You Can Stop by Starting with Us” Programs ongoing. A list of facilitators in the region is available.



Public Awareness Campaigns ( Open to All )

 “Take the Pledge” second-hand smoke awareness campaign launched in May 2005, aimed at helping families make and maintain a smoke-free home and vehicle.  Campaign includes a website with information on second-hand smoke and living smoke-free.  A Tool kit is available to families who ‘Take the Pledge’.



Referrals ( Open to All )

Referrals are provided to the SHL when appropriate.



Smoke-free Kids! ( Open to All )

A resource package for families designed to improve awareness around the dangers of second-hand smoke and the importance of a smoke-free environment for children.



Take the Pledge ( Open to all )
Take the Pledge is a Central Tobacco Awareness Coalition initiative that encourages all families across Newfoundland and Labrador to make and maintain a smoke-free home and vehicle.
For more information on Take the Pledge visit www.takethepledge.ca or call Shauna Abott at (709) 651-6483 to receive a Pledge Form.