LPCFC was selected to participate in the Minnesota Department of Health’s Youth E-Cigarette Prevention and Cessation Initiative! In 2022 we worked to build a youth advisory committee called Youth Against Kommercial Tobacco (Y.A.K.).

We are seeking youth aged 11-18 to join a new Youth Advisory Committee. Please have them fill out this form.

YAK also advises a coalition that we built as part of this work.

Northland Advocates Against Commercial Tobacco (NAACT)

NAACT is facilitated by members of Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative and American Lung Association of MN. Other members include, Duluth Community School Collaborative, Duluth Public Schools ISD #709, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, St. Louis County PHHS, and Essentia Health.

NAACT’s Mission is to promote health within our communities through reducing the use of commercial tobacco.

Our Vision is that youth are thriving as a commercial tobacco free generation.

Value Statement: We will be inclusive, intentional, and equitable with our decisions and actions in our shared commercial tobacco control work. We will seek out and grow community strengths, support, and resources to invest in positive outcomes for our communities.

Purpose:

• We develop innovative community led strategies.
• We champion the health and well-being of all community members
• We model healthy choices and coping skills.
• We provide education and leadership development.
• We support youth empowerment.
• We advocate.

If you are interested in joining NAACT please fill out this form.