Tobacco Education, Prevention and Control

Welcome to the Carson City Tobacco Prevention, Education and Control Program.  On this page, you will find links, information and useful resources related to secondhand smoke, the effects of smoking and quitting tobacco.  Currently, we provide the following services to the Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County areas:

  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Community Outreach
  • Educational Outreach to schools, K-12
  • Tar Wars for Elementary School students
  • Policy Development and Community Advocacy
  • Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act
  • Countermarketing
  • Secondhand Smoke Education and Awareness
  • Tobacco Brief Intervention Training

If you have any questions about the services we provide, please contact Cindy Hannah at (775) 283-7520. 

Smoke Free Parks and Events Survey Carson City Health and Human Services

1. Are you in support of having a tobacco-free park in your community? Yes 88.7% No 11.3%

2. How likely would you be to use a tobacco-free park? More Likely 67.8% Neutral 21.5% Less Likely 10.7%

3. How likely would you be to attend an event at a tobacco-free park? More Likely 65.5% Neutral 23.7% Less Likely 10.7%

4. How likely would you be to take your children/grandchildren to a tobacco-free park? More Likely 80.2% Neutral 13.0% Less Likely 6.8%

5. Which county do you reside? Carson City 54.8% Washoe 13.6% Lyon 13.6% Douglas 10.7% Other 7.3%