Josephine County Prevention

10/20/2026

Pets can be a big motivation to improve your lifestyle! For help quitting ni****ne, other substances, or problem gambling, visit JosephineCounty.gov/Helplines.

This National Animal Safety Month, your support for Smokefree Oregon helps protect the pets we love.

Secondhand smoke doesn’t just harm people—it can seriously affect our furry companions too. Dogs and cats exposed to smoke are at higher risk for developing cancer and tumors.

Let’s work together to create a healthier, to***co-free Oregon—for people and pets.

🐾 Share your pet’s name in the comments and show your support!

10/20/2026

¡Las mascotas pueden ser una gran motivación para mejorar tu estilo de vida! Para recibir ayuda para dejar la nicotina, otras sustancias o el juego problemático, visita JosephineCounty.gov/Helplines.

En este Mes Nacional de la Seguridad Animal, tu apoyo a Smokefree Oregon ayuda a proteger a las mascotas que amamos.

El humo de segunda mano no solo daña a las personas, sino que también puede afectar gravemente a nuestros amigos peludos. Los perros y gatos expuestos al humo tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer y tumores.

Trabajemos juntos para crear un Oregon más saludable y libre de tabaco, tanto para las personas como para las mascotas.

🐾 ¡Comparte el nombre de tu mascota en los comentarios y demuestra tu apoyo!

10/19/2026

If you are looking to quit ni****ne, visit JosephineCounty.gov/To***coHelp.

Secondhand smoke trapped in a vehicle reaches dangerous levels fast, exposing growing lungs to toxic chemicals. Setting a boundary isn't about judgment, it's about protecting the little ones who depend on you.

10/15/2026

To learn more about problem gambling or to find free, confidential help in Oregon, visit OPGR.org. There, you'll find options to phone 1-877-MY-LIMIT, chat, text, or find a meeting or treatment center. JosephineCounty.gov/gambling and OregonCPG.org offer additional resources.

10/13/2026

Ni****ne can be hard to quit, especially when products are designed to keep people coming back through addiction and gaming-like rewards. When you're ready, support is available by text, app, live chat, or phone at bit.ly/4hW4FzQ or 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). You can also visit josephinecounty.gov/helplines to explore your options.

In Big To***co’s latest scheme to hook youth, brands like Zyn are offering "rewards" like concert tickets in exchange for a lifelong ni****ne addiction.

Through gamified loyalty points, QR code scans and branded giveaways, ni****ne pouch brands use classic to***co tactics to drive repeat purchases and build early addiction. Behind every "free" prize is thousands of dollars spent on a dangerous habit.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4qAuklo

10/12/2026

Giving up ni****ne is harder than most people think. If you need help quitting, visit JosephineCounty.gov/To***coHelp, I'm Ready to Quit - Smokefree Oregon at bit.ly/4dotKCx to make a plan to quit your way, or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Free patches and gum are available to help with cravings.

Social media comment sections are full of myths, and Big To***co loves it when they spread.

Ni****ne triggers dopamine and hooks the brain using the exact same pathways as co***ne and opioids. The U.S. Surgeon General ranks its addictiveness right alongside them.

10/07/2026

For help staying on track with your Sober October, visit JosephineCounty.gov/Helplines.

If you’re thinking about cutting back on your drinking or helping a loved one, find resources that can help. Try tools to track your drinking and strategies for drinking less. If you need it, use links to get support or find help. Knowledge is power, and small shifts can bring big benefits. Learn ...

10/07/2026

Para recibir ayuda para mantenerte en tu propósito de un octubre sin alcohol, visita JosephineCounty.gov/Helplines.

Si está pensando en reducir su consumo de bebidas alcohólicas o en ayudar a un ser querido, busque recursos que puedan ayudarle. Pruebe herramientas para dar seguimiento a su forma de beber y estrategias para beber menos. Si lo necesita, use enlaces para recibir apoyo o encontrar ayuda. El conocim...

10/01/2026

For resources to help you talk to youth, visit our "Youth and Gambling" page at bit.ly/46R3nBn.

To learn more about problem gambling or to find free, confidential help, visit OPGR.org. There, you'll find options to phone 1-877-MY-LIMIT, chat, text, or find a meeting or treatment center. JosephineCounty.gov/gambling and OregonCPG.org offer additional resources.

It’s Happening Right in Front of Us.

Gambling is being normalized in everyday moments.

When betting ads are everywhere, gambling starts to feel normal. Talk to your kids and know the signs of addiction.

09/30/2026

If you are looking into reducing or quitting alcohol, please visit JosephineCounty.gov/Helplines.

Healthier communities start with people coming together.

Talk with your neighbors, local groups and leaders about how alcohol affects the places where you live, work and play. Ask what your community is already doing, and what could be done differently. Your voice can change things for the better.