The Latino Coordinating Center for a Tobacco-Free California (LCC) is a program of the California Health Collaborative (CHC) in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC), funded by the California Department of Public Health- California Tobacco Control Program.
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OUR MISSION
The mission of the LCC is to improve the overall health of Latinos in California by reducing tobacco-related disparities through the adoption and implementation of policies and system changes via statewide collaboration and community empowerment.
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OUR SERVICES
The LCC provides tailored assistance to help programs engage the Latino community in tobacco control efforts, including the following services:
- Foster collaboration and effective communication among regional tobacco control projects focusing on Latinos.
- Develop and disseminate a Policy Platform to facilitate the adoption and implementation of tobacco control strategies for Latino communities.
- Build the capacity of Latino tobacco control advocates to accelerate the adoption and implementation of policy and system change campaigns.
- Develop and tailor educational materials and resources.
- Leverage resources and support systems to create statewide momentum on tobacco control efforts.
- Coordinate a Latino statewide advisory committee to provide guidance and support on the planning and implementation of tobacco control strategies.
- Outreach to elected officials and policymakers on tobacco control issues and strategies.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FUNDED UNDER CONTRACT #17-10593.
Leadership Development Program
Leadership Development Program
The Latino Coordinating Center continuously recruits individuals throughout California to participate in the Latinx Empowerment to Advocate for Policies (LEAP) Program. This 4-day online training provides skill-building in leadership, communication, and advocacy to assist local Latinx leaders to successfully advocate for tobacco-free policies in their communities.
For more information, please email hlcc@healthcollaborative.org
Stay tuned for upcoming training dates.