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National Partners

• Tobacco Free Press: The Tobacco Control Network's Newsletter: The Tobacco Free Press is the monthly newsletter of the Tobacco Control Network. This publication is sponsored in partnership with the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium (TTAC), the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), and the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. You can receive the newsletter directly by sending them an email.
• cdc.gov/tobacco: The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health offers statistics, a link to the Surgeon Generals’ Reports on smoking issues, and information on quitting and making your place of business smoke-free.
• tobaccofreekids.org: The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is a major advocacy organization aimed at reducing tobacco use among kids and adults. The site has statistics, reports and news on tobacco control issues.
• americanlegacy.org: The American Legacy Foundation is dedicated to building a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. Funded by Master Settlement Agreement Funds they sponsor the truth campaign and other tobacco prevention and cessation programs and campaigns.
• no-smoke.org: Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights is the leading advocacy association dedicated to nonsmokers’ rights, pushing for smoke-free air for everyone.
• theNATC.org: National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation
• Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California: A non-profit organization, with a mandate from the State of California to make tobacco education materials available at very low cost or, sometimes,  free, to other agencies throughout the United States. The information presented in their material is developed by public health and education professionals.
• Not On Tobacco (N-O-T): N-O-T is the American Lung Association's voluntary program designed to help teens stop smoking, live healthier and improve their life management skills.

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North Carolina Partners

• TobaccoRealityUnfiltered.com: The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund's Teen tobacco prevention and anti-tobacco advocacy resource website
• HealthWellNC.com: The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund's 100% Tobacco-Free Schools initiative website
• SmokeFreeNC.org: The UNC EnTER program's smoke-free air advocacy website
• SmokeFreeMecklenburg.org: Mecklenburg County's smoke-free air advocacy website
• QuitNowNC.org: Smoking cessation resources for North Carolinians
• NCNot.com: A quit smoking website for North Carolina teens
• QuestionWhy.org: The website of the NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch's statewide youth anti-tobacco advocacy group
• LungNC.org: The website for the NC branch of the American Lung Association
• Tobaccofreeschoolsnc.com: The Health and Wellness Trust Fund’s site on tobacco free school policy. Aimed at teens and parents.
• NC Alliance for Health - Resolution in Support of Eliminating Secondhand Smoke in NC’s Worksites and Public Places: The NC Alliance for Health is the state’s voluntary advocacy group for tobacco and other health promotion issues.
• Take It Back NC: A coalition of NC organizations seeking smoke-free venues statewide

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Quitting Resources

• N.C. Tobacco Use Quitline Brochure (PDF, 154 kb): Print this full color brochure and make it available in waiting rooms, at health fairs, at your church or synagogue - wherever tobacco users visit.
• QuitLineNC.com: This is the N.C. Tobacco Use Quitline web page. Click here to speak with or listen to people who have successfully quit tobacco using the Quitline.
• Smokefree.gov: The National Cancer Institute website provides Instant Messaging cessation counseling as well as printable materials.
• TryToStop.org: This website offers a "QUIT Wizard" Program with tools, personalized features and a Bulletin Board to give you the support you need to quit or to help someone else quit. Registration is required. Multilingual support and information are available.
• Quitnet.com: Quitnet.com is an interactive online community that provides smoking cessation support. Registration is required.
• ChewFree.com: This site assists people who want to quit using chewing tobacco or snuff. It was developed as part of a research project funded by the National Institutes of Health. Registration is required.
• BecomeAnEx: BecomeAnEx.org strives to help you identify your triggers... any time, place, activity or person can trigger your desire to smoke. Once your triggers are identified, BecomeAnEx.org provides resources to teach you how to deal with these urges without smoking. Information is available in English and Spanish.
• Quit Flyers with Tear-Offs: Color (PDF, 37 KB) | Black and White (PDF, 52 KB) - These posters have the NC Quitline phone number and the Become an EX website address so the cessation resource information can be torn off the bottom. Great for campuses and worksites.
• Freedom from Smoking Online: Freedom from smoking is the American Lung Association's online, web-based smoking cessation program. Registration is required. Information is available in English and Spanish.

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TPCB Teams and Groups

• Statewide Local Tobacco Prevention & Control Groups
• Statewide Teen Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Groups

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NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Web Sites

• StepUpNC.com: The NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch's teen tobacco prevention and advocacy resource website. See the N.C. Smoke-free Dining Guide.
• NCTobaccoFreeSchools.com: The NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch's 100% Tobacco-Free Schools initiative website (for advocates and school employees).

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