Join Students Working Against Tobacco

What does it mean to be a SWAT member? Exposing the lies and deceit of Big Tobacco. Standing up to a money- hungry beast (the tobacco industry). Knowing the truth instead of being an addict. Having the power to save lives. Taking your future into your own hands. Becoming an advocate for change.

Help our generation inform Big Tobacco that our lives are not for sale.

If you want to join our members in the fight against Big Tobacco, just call us at the Duval County Health Department @ 630-3310

What is SWAT?

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is a youth-inspired, youth-driven force defending our generation against Big Tobacco. We spread the message of TRUTH about tobacco and our unwillingness to be lied to by the tobacco companies. All Florida students between the ages of 11-17 are eligible to join.

SWAT members showing off the Terry Parker Mural.

What has SWAT done in Jacksonville?
SWAT calendar of events

  • Created a two-story tobacco prevention mural at Terry Parker High School.
  • Designated Smoke-free Night with the Jacksonville Suns at Wolfson Park.
  • Performed the play "The Tobacco Club" at University of North Florida.
  • Established "We Don't Sell" with Gate Convenience Stores.
  • Built a tobacco prevention float for the Veteran’s Day Parade.
  • Developed Public Service Announcements and held press conferences.
  • Held Iron Kid competitions at schools and the beach.

What do we need from you?

Attend our monthly meetings where we plot our strategies against Big Tobacco.

Participate in our Saturday projects and activities.

Join us for a weekend at the Teen Tobacco Summit.

Work on media presentations—Public Service Announcements, Press Conferences, Educational clips and TV Shows.

THEIR BRAND IS LIES, OUR BRAND IS TRUTH