Tobacco Coalition
An initiative of the South East Texas Regional Planning CommissionThe Tobacco Coalition, an initiative of the Substance Abuse Division of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission. It is dedicated to increasing awareness, promoting prevention, cessation, improving resistance skills, and protecting the public from exposure to the harmful effects of tobacco. Members include a diverse section of the community representing a variety of non-profit organizations, area hospitals, businesses, and community representatives.
Anyone interested in joining the Jefferson County Tobacco Coalition is encouraged to contact Crystal Petry at cpetry@setrpc.org
Current members include:
American Cancer Society
Baptist Beaumont Hospital – An Affiliate of Memorial Hermann
Beaumont YWCA
City of Beaumont Public Health Department
City of Port Arthur Public Health Department
Christus St. Elizabeth and St. Mary Hospitals
Charline & Sidney “Chief” Dauphin Cancer Screening & Prevention Center
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc.
IEA/ Ben’s Kids
Julie & Ben Rogers Cancer Institute
Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program
Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur YMCA
Region 5 Education Service Center
Renaissance Hospital
Southeast Texas Black Nurses Association
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Unity Treatment Center
