TPEP works in the community to provide information, education and outreach to support tobacco/smokefree environments and encourage quitting among adults and youth. TPEP also provides technical assistance for establishing tobacco/smokefree environments to communities and organizations that request it.
For more information, please contact Gwyn Ashcom at 971-330-0116. For information on quitting tobacco, visit our I Want to Quit page.
To protect residents and visitors from secondhand smoke exposure, Washington County TPEP works to create smoke- and tobacco-free environments. These areas include:
- Worksites
- Multi-unit housing
- Parks and outdoor areas
Tobacco Statistics(Choose Washington County)
In 2022:
- 627 people died from tobacco related causes.
- $11.9 million was spent on medical care for tobacco-related illnesses.
- $215.5 million in productivity was lost due to tobacco-related deaths.
- The tobacco industry spent $115 million promoting tobacco products in Oregon.
Washington County Public Health conducts outreach, education and enforcement of the smokefree workplace law. If you would like more information about enforcement of the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act, please call 503-846-8722.
Visit the Oregon Health Authority Public Health division's website to learn more about Oregon Tobacco Laws and Policies.
For more information about tobacco prevention and the work being doing in Washington County, visit SmokefreeOregon.com.