OCHD provides the Catch My Breath program, a youth tobacco prevention class created by the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) organization. Our trained staff deliver this four-session program in the community, each lasting 35–45 minutes, to help prevent tobacco use among youth in Onslow County.

Onslow County Youth

Youth tobacco use is a major problem that can lead to continued tobacco use into adulthood and poor health outcomes. Increasing the amount of Catch My Breath trainings will strengthen tobacco prevention efforts, especially for youth in high-risk populations. 

As of Quarter 2, we have engaged with numerous community partners to provide vaping education in our county. This includes training for school resource officers (SROs) and hosting two community youth tobacco meetings focused on increasing awareness and exposure of the CATCH My Breath program.