About LEAD
LEAD is a community-centered initiative working to reduce tobacco-related health disparities in Butte County. Through partnerships, advocacy, and community engagement, LEAD advances health equity and environment justice to build a healthier, more just future for all.
Our Goals
Our goals are rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life. We strive to:
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Promote smoke-free environments in homes and outdoor spaces
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Support policies that protect residents from secondhand smoke—without criminalizing individuals
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Build partnerships with diverse sectors to advance health equity
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Uplift rural voices in decision-making that impacts community well-being
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Maintain a Public Health Pipeline internship program to support rural college students entering health careers.
California Health Collaborative
LEAD is proudly a project of the California Health Collaborative. The Collaborative implements health promotion and disease prevention programs, public health surveillance systems, and a variety of capacity-building and networking activities.
Our Initiatives
Creating healthier communities through targeted smoke-free initiatives
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing
Providing information for property managers, landlords, and residents about the benefits of smoke-free policies in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-unit residential buildings.
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Educational materials and resources
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Resident education and support
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Property manager training and information
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Implementation guidance and best practices
Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces
Educating communities and policy makers about the benefits of smoke-free policies in parks, playgrounds, outdoor dining areas, and other public outdoor spaces to protect community health.
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Public space assessments and research
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Community education and outreach
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Policy maker education and information
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Public awareness campaigns
Our Approach
Serving Butte County through education and community engagement
Community
Education
Providing residents throughout Butte County with information about the health benefits of smoke-free environments and available cessation resources.
Policy Makers
Outreach
Informing local government officials and decision makers about evidence-based smoke-free policies and their community health benefits.
Property Owners
Education
Supporting landlords and property managers with information, resources, and best practices for implementing smoke-free housing policies.
Ready to Quit Smoking or Vaping?
We're here to support you on your journey to becoming tobacco-free. Access free resources and professional support services.
Or Call 1-800-300-8086
Local Treatment Services
Connect with local healthcare providers and community organizations offering tobacco treatment support in Butte County.
Enloe Health Community Health
Tobacco treatment and lung cancer screenings for people with a high risk of developing lung cancer
Oroville Hospital Cessation Program
Comprehensive Smoking Cessation program for patients needing help quitting
Local Healthcare Providers
Ask your doctor about cessation medications and support
Get Involved
Join us in creating healthier, smoke-free communities through advocacy. Contact us to learn more about our initiatives.
Leadership in Equity Action & Development is a project of the California Health Collaborative funded by the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP).
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