Smoke-Free Jessamine
Latest News:
Second-hand Smoke Reportedly 3 Times Worse than Average (2018 article)
Smoke Free Establishments in Jessamine County Jessamine County Health Department developed and maintains a database of the smoking status of all establishments inspected by JCHD Environmentalist due to KRS. See the FY 2016-2017 Inspection Report.
Smoke-Free Schools
100% of Jessamine County Schools are smoke-free! In 2019, the Kentucky legislature passed HB 11, a statewide 100% Tobacco Free School bill. Click here for more information.
Smoke Free Establishment Inquiry
The Jessamine County Health Department is able to offer technical assistance to any local business/manufacturer with the development of a smoke-free policy.
Results from the 2006 & 2017 Tobacco/Clean Indoor Air Surveys
2006 Jessamine County Tobacco Clean Indoor Survey Summary
2017 Jessamine County Tobacco Clean Indoor Survey Summary
See the 2013 public opinion poll that show a majority are in favor of a smoke-free Jessamine County. Read the report.
Related Smoke-Free Links
Americans for Non-Smokers’ Rights
Center for Disease and Control and Prevention
Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy
Smoke Free Tomorrow
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Truth Initiative
Want help quitting?
Quit Now Kentucky: Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “QUITKY” to 797979. (all ages and tobacco products)
My Life My Quit: Call or text “START MY QUIT” TO 1-855-891-9989. (teens 17 and younger, all tobacco products)
This is Quitting: Text “KENTUCKY” to 88709. (ages 13 – 24, e-cigarette products)
For anyone using THC products, findhelpnowky.org is a real-time substance use disorder treatment availability locator and information center for Kentucky.