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| Program |
Rural Tobacco Education Program (RTEP) |
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| Description |
A tobacco education and prevention program
designed to assist individuals and communities in rural
Fresno County in building tobacco free, healthy lifestyles.
Offers free workshops and presentations to groups in rural
communities. Conducts surveys and outreach activities
to determine the most effective tobacco prevention methods. |
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| Hours |
M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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| Contact Person |
Martha Zarate phone: 263-1265 fax: 263-1339
email: Martha.Zarate@fresnoeoc.org |
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| Site(s) - Locations |
1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 201A, Fresno,
CA 93721 |
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| Services |
Provide educational presentations, distribute
educational information, and make referrals to smoking
cessation programs. |
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| Service Area |
Residents of rural Fresno County communities |
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| Eligibility Criteria |
None |
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| How to Access Service |
Walk in, phone, write for information |
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| Funding Source |
State government |
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| Funding Amount |
$250,000.00 |
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| Legislative Mandates/Requirements |
Tobacco Control Section (TCS) funds are
not and may not be used to support lobbying activities.
Required to check TCS web site PARTNERS twice a week. |
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| Affiliations/Collaborative Partners |
Collaborate with Health Departments, regional
community projects, ethnic networks, and community agencies. |
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| Historical Information |
Rural Tobacco Education Program 11-year
history of involvement in working in rural Fresno County
communities to counter Pro-Tobacco Influences and reduce
exposure to secondhand smoke. |
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| Mission |
Countering Pro-Tobacco Influences and Reduce
exposure to secondhand smoke in rural Fresno County communities. |
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| Goals |
Conduct health education and promotion
activities which will reduce the number of persons beginning
to use tobacco, continuing to use tobacco, or developing
tobacco-related diseases. Reduce exposure to Secondhand
smoke. |
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| Measurable Outcomes |
Conduct surveillance activities, collect
and maintain data, submit reports, perform evaluation
activities, and a final evaluation report. |
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| Other Unique Information |
EOC Rural Tobacco Education
Program is very well know for working in rural communities
and for working with the Latino population in California.
The TCS refers other states to EOC’s RTEP for
information regarding methods for working with Latinos
in rural communities. |
