Refer someone to Quit Now Indiana to access free print materials and resources to educate individuals who want to quit.
Encourage local businesses, schools, and housing units to adopt tobacco-free policies.
Click here to get involved with VOICE/iLEAD—empowering youth to be tobacco-free advocates.
Tto learn how to join local prevention and advocacy efforts, or for more information, please contact McKenzie Diekhoff at 812-231-8909, or by email [email protected].
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is our annual October campaign; more than 800 local students pledge to stay tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-free.
Educational Sessions
Catch My Breath Educational Sessions — Year-round programs for middle and high schools.
Family Workshops
Head Start Family Workshops — Ongoing parent education events on secondhand and thirdhand smoke prevention.
Program Overview
CASY’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program strengthens Vigo County’s public health through prevention, education, and policy. By empowering youth, supporting families, and promoting cessation, we’re building a community where everyone can breathe easier.
2025 Highlights and Achievements
2025 marked a year of major progress for Vigo County’s public health efforts, particularly in tobacco prevention and cessation. Through partnerships, policy advocacy, and education, CASY’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program helped reduce tobacco-related harm and improve quality of life in our community.
Strengthening Local Policy
Terre Haute City Council passed General Ordinance 16, 2024, limiting youth access and reducing tobacco retailer density. New vape or specialty shops cannot open within 5,000 feet of one another or within 1,000 feet of community spaces such as churches or parks.
Empowering Youth During Red Ribbon Week
Over 800 students pledged to stay tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-free.
Educating Students with “Catch My Breath”
More than 1,000 youth learned about vaping risks and social pressures, gaining tools to make safer health decisions.
Supporting Families Through Early Education
Workshops with Head Start educated parents on secondhand and thirdhand smoke, promoting smoke-free homes for young children.
Developing Youth Leaders Through VOICE/iLEAD
14 students from five schools built leadership skills and promoted tobacco-free living among peers.
Helping Residents Quit Tobacco
146 referrals made to Quit Now Indiana, connecting residents with free counseling and quit resources.
What We Do
Prevention Education: Partner with K–12 and higher education institutions to teach youth and young adults how to live tobacco-free.
- Tobacco Quitline Promotion: Collaborate with healthcare providers, employers, and community groups to promote Quit Now Indiana.
- Outreach: Provide education tailored to disproportionately affected populations, including veterans, minorities, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.
- Environmental Change: Advocate for tobacco-free public areas, workplaces, and multi-unit housing.
- VOICE: Engage and empower youth advocates through Vigo County’s youth-led prevention movement.
Together with our partners and community, CASY continues to advance wellness, equity, and accountability through evidence-based prevention—and create a cleaner, safer Vigo County for all.
Ensuring that Vigo County kids have a safe, fun, and enriching out of school programming.