Students Working Against Tobacco

SWAT is all about promoting smokefree lifestyles in the Sunshine State. Being in SWAT gives you the chance to make a difference in your community, while also being part of a statewide movement. SWAT is by youth and for youth to create a smokefree Florida through activism.

HERE'S HOW SWAT WORKS:

SWAT members fight for these goals by leading projects. As a member, you decide how to fight and how to use activism to cause social change in a fun and cool way .

The coolest part is, SWAT gives you real world experience: community service hours, college app building opportunities and hands on experince in leadership, activism, and promotions.

 

Local SWAT Chapters

In Dixie County, We currently have SWAT Chapters in two local schools.

Tobacco Prevention Specialist Melanie Anderson, MAnderson@QuitDoc.com, coordinates the SWAT activities in Dixie County.

School-based SWAT Chapters include:

Supporting Policy Changes:
Presenting to Cross City Town Council on Tobacco Free-Vape Free Parks

From Left to Right:
Melanie Anderson
Jalen Teague DCHS SWAT President
Amy Jones DCHS SWAT Advisor
Leslie Roberts DCHS SWAT Vice-President

      

 


Participating in Tobacco Control Observances:
RRMS SWAT Club participates in Not a Lab Rat Day 2023

 


Supporting Policy Implementation:
RRMS SWAT Club Tobacco Free Schools Policy Signs


  DCHS SWAT Club Educating on the Benefits of Banning Menthol during their Black History Celebration 2024
    

 

 

Call to Schedule a Program

Most of these presentations can also be tailored to an adult audience, such as a PTA. If you are interested in scheduling a program, please contact Melanie Anderson by phone (352-256-1061) or email (MAnderson@QuitDoc.com). All programs are free-of-charge within Dixie County.