Tobacco Use Prevention Education

graphic of hands The purpose of the TUPE program is to reduce youth tobacco use by helping students make healthful tobacco-related decisions through tobacco-specific educational instruction and activities that build knowledge as well as social skills and youth development assets.

The Contra Costa County Office of Education provides technical assistance to school districts to develop and implement effective, comprehensive tobacco education programs. Training and technical assistance provided includes:

Tobacco-free schools certification
Annual county-wide TUPE Site Coordinator training
California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) administration and data sharing training
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) curriculum trainings for teachers
Grant writing support
Quarterly district and community partner networking meetings
Current research on adolescent ATOD use, as well as effective prevention and intervention strategies

CourAGE Youth Health Coalition Accepting Applications for 2019-2020

CourAGE (See Our AGE) Youth Health Coalition is now accepting applications for new youth members! Contra Costa County students who will be in grades 8 – 12 (2019-2020) are eligible to apply.

This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in public health, education, policy, and/or substance use prevention to learn more while having an immediate, positive impact in their community.

Members meet monthly, from September to June, and receive $250 each year, based on completion of membership responsibilities.

Applications due Friday, May 31

More Information & Application

TUPE Program Video

Upcoming Events

No events available.

Monthly Themes

2018-19 Monthly Themes Fast Facts (PDF)

Access our Monthly Theme resources by visiting our Google Drive Folder

Tobacco Cessation/Quit Resources

California Smokers' HelpLine: Free services for teens and adults, including self-help materials and one-on-one counseling. Services are available in multiple languages. Contra Costa County folks can dial 2-1-1 for direct referrals. See 2-1-1 Flyer.
English: 1-800-NO BUTTS (1-800-662-8887)
Spanish: 1-800-45 NO FUME (1-800-456-6386)
Chew Tobacco: 1-800-844-CHEW (1-800-844-2439)
SmokeFree.gov Smart Phone Apps: NCI QuitPal, QuitSTART, QuitGuide
Smokefree TXT Support for Teens: Text QUIT to iQuit (47848)

Our e-Newsletter: Health & Wellness Matters

TUPE Newsletter Our Health & Wellness Matters e-newsletter – a space to share exciting updates, useful resources and upcoming events regarding comprehensive student health.

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CONTACTS

Title	Name (click to email)	Phone	Fax
TUPE Manager	Emily Justice	(925) 942-5328	(925) 942-3480
Administrative Assistant	Leslie Holst	(925) 942-3370	(925) 942-3480