Tobacco Prevention Program

The Asian Health and Service Center’s Public Health Program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate public health and social services to support the community’s health and well-being. The program aims to create a healthier, more resilient, and equitable future for all through community engagement and collaboration by empowering individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to lead healthier lives.

The Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program is one of the Public Health programs supported through the OHA Health Equity Grant. Our aim is to raise awareness and tackle public health issues linked to tobacco use. To achieve this, AHSC will implement culturally tailored engagement, outreach, and education programs. Our focus is to encourage participation in discussions about tobacco use and prevention among local Tri-County Asian communities.

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Summer Youth Volunteer Program 2026
Now Recruiting: High School Students!

Update as of June 1, 2026
We are grateful for the strong interest in the AHSC Youth Program. Registration closed on June 1, 2026, and the registration form is no longer accepting submissions. We look forward to meeting all registered participants and working together throughout the program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

The Asian Health & Service Center (AHSC) invites youth to apply for our Summer Youth Volunteer Program. This free program is sponsored by the OHA CBO Public Health Equity Grant and is designed for high school students who are interested in supporting their community, earning volunteer service hours, and building leadership skills. Students who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Korean are especially encouraged to apply, but all are welcome!

Community language phone lines:
English 503-772-5888
Cantonese 503-772-5889
Mandarin 503-772-5890
Korean 503-772-5891
Vietnamese 503-772-5892
For Application Link – Click Here

Sponsored by OHA CBO Public Health Equity Grant.

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Announcing our 2024 Smoke-Free Poster Contest Winners!

AHSC is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Smoke-Free Poster Contest. Contest participants were invited to submit a poster picturing their neighborhood or community without tobacco products or secondhand smoke. This activity aims to actively involve and inspire Asian youth residing in the Tri-Counties through interactive and artistic engagement. The contest is a dynamic initiative to educate and raise awareness about the harmful effects of commercial tobacco and vaping products.

We truly appreciate the time and creativity every participant invested in their submission. The AHSC team and community members have thoughtfully selected the top three placements for each age group and a grand prize winner. Meanwhile, we are grateful to everyone who participated, helped raise awareness, and contributed their vision to our cause. Thank you for your support, and congratulations to the winners!

“Stop Smoking for Happiness” won Grand Prize,
the Apple AirPods 2^nd generation.

The artworks have divided in three age groups: 6th-8th grades, 9th-10th grades, and 11th-12th grades. In each age category, 1st place will receive a $100 gift card, 2nd place will receive a $75 gift card, and 3rd place will receive a $50 gift card.

6th-8th grades:

9th-10th grades

11th-12th grades

We will contact the winners directly to arrange time and location for prize pick up.
If you have any questions, please contact .

The program is sponsored by OHA Health Equity Tobacco Prevention.

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Community Engagement and Outreach Events

Check out our calendar to see what events we will be offering.

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Engage with Youth Population

Interested in having the Stanford’s You and Me Together Vape-Free curriculum be taught to your community or students (K-12) Contact Us to schedule a meeting to further discuss details.

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Past Events:

2023 AHSC Tobacco and Nicotine Community Survey

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2023 – Tobacco Prevention Project:
Youth Volunteer Event

AHSC invited Portland high school volunteers to create a tobacco prevention campaign. They learned about the harmful effects of tobacco and how it targets their community through ads. Using their creativity, they developed a culturally relevant campaign for Asian American youth. We’re grateful for their efforts in raising awareness for a tobacco-free world. See what they made!
AHSC Facebook Youth Volunteer