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Grants are OPEN now through February 12.
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Check out TSET's latest annual report showcasing the agency's impact across the state.
Highlights include the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a story walk in Enid that is encouraging literacy and physical activity for people of all abilities, and a multi-year grant helping expand access to specialized health care and services in rural communities.
TSET is committed to operating with integrity, accountability and transparency. Our annual reports are a way for us to provide a full account of our work each year.
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The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of TSET, reported remarkable achievements in FY24, including a 5% increase in registrations and a 44.4% quit rate—exceeding national benchmarks. With more participants opting for online registration and 97% satisfaction among users, the Helpline continues to transform lives and build healthier communities statewide.
The TSET Board of Directors awarded $54,000 in TSET Healthy Incentive Grants for projects to improved health and physical activity to five towns across Oklahoma.
Projects approved included:
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Community
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County
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Amount
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Project
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Town of Colcord
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Delaware
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$10,000
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New playground equipment at Colcord's Town Park
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City of Hobart
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Kiowa
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$8,000
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Upgrade equipment at Hunter Park and Biggers Park
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Town of Kansas
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Delaware
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$12,000
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Enhancements to the town park, including an ADA ramp to a swing set, an ADA accessible hydration station and cameras with lights
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Town of Tryon
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Lincoln
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$10,000
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Health-related supplies for the new Tryon City Hall and Action Based Learning Equipment for children to be used at the public library
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Town of Westville
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Adair
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$14,000
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Install a fitness course near the walking trails and children's playground at Westville Park
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“These grants are a direct reflection of TSET’s mission to create healthier communities across Oklahoma,” said Julie Bisbee, executive director of TSET. “By enhancing parks and public spaces with resources that support active and healthy lifestyles, we’re making a meaningful investment in the well-being of future generations.”
Since the program’s beginning, TSET has awarded more than $5 million in Healthy Incentive Grants to cities and towns throughout Oklahoma. The next application period for communities is March 3-28.
TSET also offers Healthy Incentive Grants for schools, with an application period currently open until February 7, 2025. Schools interested in improving health and wellness for students and staff are encouraged to apply.
For more information and guidelines about TSET Healthy Incentive Grants, visit ok.gov/tset/funding.
Perspective: Julie Bisbee in the Journal Record
Oklahoma has made remarkable strides in reducing tobacco use, with adult smoking rates dropping by 45% since 2001. Yet challenges remain, especially among youth, as the state’s teen vaping rate is more than twice the national average.
Businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the way in tobacco prevention, from enforcing underage access laws to creating tobacco-free workplaces. Together, we can build a healthier, more vibrant Oklahoma.
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The TSET Better Health Podcast launched in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this, the 50th episode of the podcast, will focus on our health and wellness since then. Guests include Jennifer Goodrich, featured guest from Episode 2 of the podcast who is a counselor and CEO of Pivot, Inc., and TSET's own Chase Harvick who talks about how the Helpline has helped Oklahomans post-pandemic.
"Take care of yourself," said Goodrich. "Sometimes that's a walk, sometimes that's eating a salad instead of french fries, sometimes that is calling your therapist. It can look all different kinds of ways, and all of them are important, but you have to start somewhere."
Available on TSET's website and everywhere podcasts are listened to: Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, PodBean, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.
TSET is staffed by a dedicated and passionate group of people. This month, we would like to introduce Angela Daly.
Angela Daly is a Program Manager for community programs at TSET. Prior to joining TSET, Daly served as the Project Director for SAMHSA's Native Connections Grant program with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and as the Native Connections Project Coordinator for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. In these roles, she collaborated closely with tribal communities to provide suicide and substance use prevention education as well as support mental health initiatives for Native youth.
Daly also has experience with healthcare services for urban Native communities through her support roles at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. Daly holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.
Read about the rest of the team HERE.
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