The Rise of Vape Shops in Delaware County

The Rise of Vape Shops in Delaware County is a public health and community conversation event happening on Tue Jun 24 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Wellness Center! Come learn and share your experiences about growing trend of vape shops in our county and what can be done about it. -- Spoiler alert: The number of vape and tobacco retailers has dramatically increased! Let's discuss solutions and resources to protect our health, schools, families, and community.

Agenda

•Delco Tobacco and Vape Free Coalition Overview

•Vaping: The Scope of the Problem, Community Health Impacts

•Waste and Recycling, and Environmental Impacts

•Increases Vape Shops in Delco (mapping and data)

•Community Discussion and Solutions (e.g. zoning, prevention education, cessation resources)

Audience: Community members, elected officials, school staff, healthcare, youth-serving, social services professionals, parents and caregivers, young people.

Partners and Hosts: Delaware County Department of Health (DCHD), Chimes Holcomb Behavioral Health, Delaware County Tobacco and Vape-Free Coalition.

Cost: Free

*This event is in-person, but will also have Zoom access. -- Please RSVP/get a free ticket here to save your in-person spot.

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Darby.