What is Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley?
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is a community partnership of organizations and individuals in Oneida and Herkimer Counties dedicated to preventing the onset of tobacco use among children and youth and the elimination of tobacco as a public health problem. Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley creates long lasting social norms changes by means of advocacy and policy work. We are not an "anti-smoker" group. We realize tobacco users have been deceived by the tobacco industry, and we promote services to help them quit.
We are a Community Partner of the New York State Department of Health Tobacco Control Program and are funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
Who are the members of Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley?
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
BlueCross/BlueShield
Central NY Labor Agency
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida Co.
Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare
Herkimer County PCAP/MOMS
Herkimer County Prevention Council
Herkimer County Public Health
Herkimer County Reality Check
Herkimer County HealthNet
Little Falls Family YMCA
Little Falls Hospital
Mohawk Valley Coalition on Alcoholism/Addictions, Inc.
Mohawk Valley Community College
Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network
NYS DOH
Oneida County Health Department
Oneida County Reality Check
Rome Memorial Hospital
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Tobacco Control Program
Tri-County Cessation Center
Utica College
YMCA of the Mohawk Valley
What does Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley do?
As part of the New York State Department of Health, Tobacco Control Program we work to prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults, promoting quitting among young people and adults; decrease the social acceptability of tobacco use and eliminate exposure to second-hand smoke. We pursue these goals through community education and mobilization, conducting of media and counter-marketing campaigns, and promotion of tobacco cessation initiatives.
How can I get in touch with Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley?
We can be reached by calling (315) 866-1004. Our address is 83 East Main Street, Mohawk, NY 13407. Or just send us a note through the contact us section of the website.
School Groups/Organizations
Smoke Free Mohawk Valley also holds a lending library with educational materials, tools and displays that can be borrowed for up to one week.
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is able to provide trainings for education professionals. If your school is interested in updating their tobacco policy, we can arrange for a professional program to assist in this process.
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is available to school groups and organizational groups on the deceptive practices of the tobacco industry. We concentrate on exposing tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and promotion.
Community Events/Organizations
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is able to attend health fairs and other community based activities to provide education and information on Tobacco Control in New York State.
Healthcare Professionals
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley partners with a variety of community agencies to assist with cessation activities within the community and workplace settings. SFMV is also able to provide educational material as well as financial assistance to healthcare professionals and facilities that implement tobacco control programs or cessation services. Please note, the Tri-County Cessation Center is the base for a Cessation programs in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison County, they can be reached at 315-624-5371.
Local Businesses
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is able to work with local businesses to develop, implement, and strengthen tobacco related policies. Call our office at 315.866.1004 to see if we can help your business succeed in health. Make your workplace tobacco free.
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley partners with a variety of community agencies to assist with cessation activities within community and workplace settings.
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley has a lending library with educational materials, tools and displays that can be borrowed for up to one week.
Smoke-Free Mohawk Valley is able to attend health fairs and other community based activities to provide education and information on Tobacco Control in New York State.
