Breathe Well's mission is to improve the health of Hoosiers in Kosciusko County and reduce the disease and economic burden that tobacco places on Kosciusko County residents of all ages.
Quit Now Indiana provides free services and a built-in community of people like you who want to quit tobacco and nicotine for life. Quit at your own pace with processional help and support.
Bowen HealthParkview offers classes, free of charge to help you achieve freedom from nicotine dependencies and improve your overall health and well-being. Click the link or call Parkview at 260-266-6500.
We help individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors.
Free cessation program for pregnant people who use tobacco and or nicotine.
Tobacco companies often deceive youth into thinking e-cigarettes are safe with well-crafted marketing tactics and flavored products. In reality, these products pose a huge risk to health and can even harm the developing brains of teens and young adults.
Source: American Lung Association & CDC
Sometimes called "vape(s)" or "nic", are battery-powered devices that deliver nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals to the user.
Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Adolescent use of nicotine can harm brain development, impact learning, memory and attention.
E-cigarettes come in many different shapes and sizes. Most e-cigarettes used by youth look like pens, flash drives, and other common every day items that youth use. See images below to see common e-cigarettes.
You have an important role in protecting your children from e-cigarettes. Talk to your child or teen about e-cigarettes and its harm. Download conversation guide.
Peer-reviewed, evidence-based youth nicotine vaping prevention program designed to provide up-to-date information for teachers, parents to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about the use of e-cigarettes.
A program designed to help schools and communities address the teen vaping problem in a more supportive way. It is an interactive program that teaches students about nicotine dependence, establishing healthy alternatives, and how to kick the unhealthy addiction.
Donna is the Breathe Well Coalition Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from IU and her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Donna has a passion for improving the lives of her community. She is a lifelong resident of Syracuse and spends her free time volunteering for New Hope Pet Rescue and CASA of Kosciusko County.
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