Public Health Agencies
Federal, state and local governments establish public health agencies to promote the health of their populations by providing guidance, resources and services focused on environmental, community and individual health.
Public health agencies can play a key role in supporting secondary prevention organizations and efforts through funding, technical assistance and reducing stigma.
Written Resources
- Hiring People with Lived and Living Experience within Local and State Health Departments (July 2024)
- Tobacco, Mental Health, Substance Use and Data Collection: How to Get an Accurate Baseline of What is Happening in Your State (March 2022)
- Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Related to Tobacco Use Among Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: An Implementation Toolkit for Statewide Tobacco Control Programs (February 2021)