Global Directory
of Smoke-Free Multi-Housing Programs
February 2009
The purpose of this directory is to assist those working on smoke-free multi-housing in connecting better with each other and each other’s services. The programs listed in this directory have granted permission for their program contact information to be shared publicly on websites and other materials. Should you also wish to share other information listed in this directory, please contact the individual program for permission.
Compiled by Live Smoke Free
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British Columbia, Canada
1. Program Contact Information
Program Name:
Agency/organization Name: Clean Air Coalition of B.C.
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.):
Non-Profit – made up of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon and the BC Lung Association
Address: 2nd Floor, 1212 West Broadway
City, State/Province, Zip: Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V2
Country: Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Jack BoomerDirector250-721-4268
2. Sharon HammondProvincial Manager604-732-1859
Program Details
Program Description/Services:
The Clean Air Coalition of BC (CAC), which is comprised of the B.C. Lung Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon, exists to raise public awareness about the serious health risks of exposure to second-hand smoke and to advocate for smoke-free environments for workers, the public and those experiencing second-hand smoke infiltrating their homes from neighboring units in Multi-Unit Dwellings.
Geographic Area Served: British Columbia
Program’s Primary Funding Source:
Government and the BC Healthy Living Alliance (a group of non-governmental organizations)
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1.Educate housing providers, (both private and public) about the benefits, legality, and process for implementing smoke-free policies in MUDs
2.Develop resources to encourage and assist housing providers to adopt smoke-free policies;
3. Increase the availability of smoke-free housing options for individuals living in MUDs;
Types of housing your program works with (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.):
All of the above
Number of smoke-free buildings in the geographic area you serve: Unknown – likely not many
Number of smoke-free units in the geographic area you serve: Unknown – likely not many
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the geographic area you serve: None
2. Program Contact Information
Program Name: Smoke Free Housing Canada Website
Agency/organization Name: Clean Air Coalition of B.C.
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.):
Non-governmental organizations – The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon and the BC Lung Association
Address: 2nd Floor, 1212 West Broadway
City, State/Province, Zip: Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V2
Country: Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Jack BoomerDirector, CAC250-721-4268
2. Sharon HammondProvincial Manager, CAC604-732-1859
Program Details
Program Description/Services:
Smoke-Free Housing Canada is a national website dedicated to educating landlords, tenants and condominium owners on the issue of second-hand smoke in multi-unit dwellings. The Canadian Smoke-Free Housing Coalition helps to maintain and provide guidance on this site.
Geographic Area Served: All provinces and territories in Canada
Program’s Primary Funding Source: Health Canada
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1.Provide resources that can be accessed by stakeholders nationally, including tobacco control workers, tenants and landlords on the benefits, issues and challenges of implementing smoke-free policies in MUDs
2.Share resources that have been developed with all regions in the country to reduce duplication of efforts and resources
3. Increase networking opportunities among the provinces in addressing the issue of smoke-free housing
Types of housing covered (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): All of the above
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area: Unknown – likely not many in the whole country
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area: Unknown – likely not many
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area: None to very few that we know of
Ontario, Canada
1. Program Contact Information
Program Name: Tobacco Control
Agency/organization Name: City of Hamilton Public Health Services
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): municipal/local government
Address: 1447 Upper Ottawa Street
City, State/Province, Zip: Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3J6
Country: Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Heidi McGuireHealth Promotion Specialist905-546-2424 ext. 3161
2. Kevin McDonaldManager, Tobacco Control 905-546-2424 ext. 1984
Program Details
Program Description/Services:
- Distribute a guidebook for landlords/condominium boards, as well as a guidebook for tenants who want buildings to be smoke-free within our jurisdiction
- Provide consultation for landlords or tenants on how to make the building smoke-free within our jurisdiction
Geographic Area Served:
Only residents located in the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (includes former municipalities of Hamilton, Dundas, Glanbrook, Flamborough, Ancaster & Stoney Creek)
Program’s Primary Funding Source: Provincial & municipal government
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1. Increase knowledge among landlords that it is not illegal to make their building’s smoke-free
2. Increase knowledge among tenants about their rights/options when living in a smoke-free building
3. Work with City Housing to develop policies for smoke-free subsidized housing in Hamilton
Types of housing covered (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): Any and all
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area:
Very few-most are individual houses that landlords rent out (<6 people living there)
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area: unknown
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area: None
2. Program Contact Information
Program Name: Ontario Tobacco-free Network (OTN)
Agency/organization Name: The Lung Association
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): Non-profit
Address: 573 King Street
City, State/Province, Zip: Toronto, ON M5A 4L3
Country: Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Joanne Di NardoManager, Community Tobacco
2. Andrew NobleSenior Coordinator, Public Issues1-866-922-2238
3. Robin ReeseTobacco Control Specialist1-866-922-2238(begins October 29/07)
Program Details
The OTN is a provincial interagency network consisting of the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division (CCS), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) and the The Lung Association (TLA). The network is funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion and supported in-kind by CCS, HSFO, TLA and the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco (OCAT).
Since its inception in 2000, the OTN has developed public education campaigns for National Non-Smoking Week, World No Tobacco Day, and issue specific campaigns e.g. Out of Sight-Out of Mind, SHS in Multi-Unit Dwellings, enabling local tobacco-free coalitions to advocate around tobacco control issues in their communities.
Geographic Area Served: The province of Ontario, Canada.
Program’s Primary Funding Source: The provincial government (Ministry of Health Promotion).
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1. More public awareness of OTN poll results supporting smoke-free housing.
2. Build relationships with landlord and tenant associations.
3. Brainstorm with partners to strategize next steps.
Types of housing covered (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): Apartment property management companies and new condo developments.
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area: 100% public places and workplaces only.
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area: 0
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area: 0
3. Program Contact Information
Program Name:
Agency/organization Name:Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.):A volunteer organization
Address:100 Constellation Crescent, Mail Code 26-42
City, State/Province, Zip:Ottawa, Ontario
Country:Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone:Email:
1. Pippa
2. Ellen
3. Carole LegaultSecretary/Treasurer613-580-6744,
Program Details
Program Description/Services:
We are a volunteer organization that aims to:
- create a social environment where non-smoking is the norm
- assist in establishing smoke-free environments
- prevent youth from starting to smoke
- encourage smokers to quit
- advocate for better smoking cessation resources.
Geographic Area Served: The City of Ottawa
Program’s Primary Funding Source: The Ontario Tobacco-Free Network; some assistance from the City of Ottawa.
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1.Second hand smoke in multiple unit dwellings
2.Advocating for smoke-free spaces
3. Supporting Smoke-Free Ontario
Types of housing covered (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): We are getting underway and this has not yet been determined.
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area: At this time, we are seeing a few small private landlords (i.e.: duplex, triplex, etc.).
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area: Unknown
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area: Unknown
4. Program Contact Information
Program Name:
Agency/organization Name:Non-Smokers’ Rights Association
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): Non-governmental national tobacco control organization focused on research, advocacy and public education
Address:130 Albert St, Suite 1903
City, State/Province, Zip:Ottawa, Ontario
Country:Canada
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Pippa BeckPolicy Analyst613.230.4211
2. Peter HoltMember Services416.928.2900
Program Details
Program Description/Services: Policy analysis, public education and education/awareness raising for public health intermediaries
Geographic Area Served: National
Program’s Primary Funding Source:
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2009:
Types of housing your program works with (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): None directly
Number of smoke-free buildings in the geographic area you serve: Unknown.
Number of smoke-free units in the geographic area you serve: Unknown.
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the geographic area you serve: Unknown.
Nepal
Program Contact Information
Program Name: Smoke-free House Initiative in Nepal
Agency/organization Name: Non-Smokers' Rights Association of Nepal
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): Non-profit
Address: Kirtipur 17, Kathmandu
City, State/Province, Zip: GPO Box No. 21647
Country: Nepal
Website: Under construction
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Hom L. ShresthaExecutive
2. Indu Amatya Program Director 977-1-4335513
3. Nabin Shrestha Manager 977-1-4335513
4. Binod Maharjan Manager 977-1-4335513
Program Details
Program Description/Services:
Geographic Area Served: Kirtipur and Bhaktapur Municipality
Program’s Primary Funding Source: NOSMORAN
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1.Policy advocacy on smoke-free house among central government, local government
2.Disseminate public awareness the importance and essential of smoke-free house concept and policies
3. Develop information, education and communication (IEC) kit and press and media advocacy
4.Work with National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) to inclusive smoke-free house provision under building code for the newly construction of building, houses, industrial premises, etc.
Types of housing covered (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): Public Housing
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area:
Not yet as we initiate to advocate the smoke-free house concept and its conceptual framework through your technical support and training.
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area:
Not yet and it is an innovative idea and approach for Nepal.
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area:
Not yet and it is an innovate idea and approach for Nepal
United States – National
Program Contact Information
Program Name:
Agency/organization Name: American’s for Nonsmokers’ Rights
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): nonprofit
Address: 2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite J
City, State/Province, Zip: Berkeley, CA 94618
Country: USA
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Bronson FrickAssociate
2. Liz WilliamsProject Manager“ “ “
3. Cynthia HallettExecutive Director“ “ “
Program Details
Program Description/Services: ANR provides secondhand smoke information and resources to help tenants and landlords resolve disputes from drifting secondhand smoke in MUH, as well as helping to frame the issue of smoke-free multi-unit housing within the larger context of the smoke-free air movement around the U.S.
Geographic Area Served: nationwide
Program’s Primary Funding Source: membership and grants
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1. Increasing connectivity between smoke-free multi-unit housing and the broader smoke-free movement
2. Responding to inquiries from the public, media, policymakers on the issue.
3. Provide resources and assistance to tenants and landlords around the country who are dealing with drifting SHS issues and/or want to make their buildings smoke-free.
Types of housing your program works with (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.):
We aid people in all types of MUH, with the majority of inquiries coming from market rate apartments and condominiums.
Number of smoke-free buildings in the program’s geographic area: n/a
Number of smoke-free units in the program’s geographic area: n/a
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the program’s geographic area: n/a
California
1. Program Contact Information
Program Name: Tobacco Control Section
Agency/organization Name: California Department of Public Health
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.): State government
Address: MS 7206, P.O. Box 997377
City, State/Province, Zip: Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Country: USA
Website:
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone:Email:
1. Deana Lidgett, Program Consultant
Program Details
Program Description/Services: The Tobacco Control Program funds local health departments and community based organizations to advocate for social norms that create a tobacco-free environment, of which smoke-free multi-unit housing is a major priority. The smoke-free Multi-unit Housing Campaign provides training and technical assistance, policy guidance, educational materials, evaluation and surveillance, media, and community education for funded programs to facilitate adopting voluntary and mandatory smoke-free multi-unit housing policies in market rate and low income housing and condominiums.
Geographic Area Served: California
Program’s Primary Funding Source: Proposition 99-tobacco tax
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2009:
1. To increase the number of ordinances in California that include smoke-free provisions.
2. Complete the Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Tool Kit.
3. Conduct four technical assistance calls to aid the California Tobacco Control Program funded programs to advocate for smoke-free housing provisions.
Types of housing your program works with (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): TCS funds programs that work with all types of housing
Number of smoke-free buildings in the geographic area you serve: N/A
Number of smoke-free units in the geographic area you serve: N/A
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the geographic area you serve: N/A
2. Program Contact Information
Program Name: CCAP—California’s Clean Air Project
Agency/organization Name: ETR Associates
Type of agency (legal, nonprofit, local government, state government, etc.):
Non-Profit Education, Training and Research Organization
Address: 2210 21st Street
City, State/Province, Zip: Sacramento, California 95818
Country: USA
Website: ccap.etr.org
Staff Information
Name:Title:Phone: Email:
1. Narinder DhaliwalDirector916-452-8065 x510
2. Theresa BoschertAdvocacy Coordinator916-452-8065x514
3. Dian Kiser Advocacy Coordinator916-452-8065x513
4. Crystal SimpsonAdministrative Services916-452-8065x507
Program Details
Program Description/Services: CCAP provides trainings, materials and technical assistance for apartment associations, rental housing associations, owners, managers, landlords, tobacco control advocates, tenants and individuals interested in the issue of smoke-free multi-unit housing.
Geographic Area Served: State of California
Program’s Primary Funding Source: Proposition 99—Tobacco Tax Initiative of 1988
Program’s Top Three Goals for 2008:
1. To assist apartment owners and managers to adopt policies to make part or all of their units smoke-free.
2. To provide policymakers at the city and county levels with educational information about the importance of smoke-free housing units and buildings.
3. To regularly update the CCAP Database to keep track of cities and counties that are passing smoke-free policies regarding multi-unit housing.
Types of housing your program works with (public housing, market rate, condos, co-ops, etc.): All
Number of smoke-free buildings in the geographic area you serve: CCAP serves the entire state of California. No complete count has been undertaken, but it is believed that there are hundreds of smoke-free buildings.
Number of smoke-free units in the geographic area you serve: No complete count has been undertaken, but it is believed there are thousands of smoke-free units in California.
Number of smoke-free public housing authorities/buildings in the geographic area you serve: Over 300