Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
Need Help Quitting? You're Not Alone.
For free, confidential support, contact Kick It California [2].
Ways to Get Help:
- Call: 1-800-300-8086 [3]
- Text: “Quit Smoking” or “Quit Vaping” to 66819
- Visit: www.kickitca.org [2]
- Download: No Vape or No Butts app (Apple or Google Play)
¿Necesitas ayuda en español?
- Llama: 1-800-600-8191 [4]
- Textea: "Dejar de Fumar" o "No Vapear" al 66819
- Visita: www.kickitca.org/es [5]
The mission of the Mono County Tobacco Education Program is to:
- Help people quit smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco.
- Prevent young people from starting tobacco use.
- Protect others from secondhand smoke and tobacco litter.
Resources for Parents (Recursos Para los Padres)
Resources in English:
- Vaping Conversation Guide [6]
- Smoke-Free Teen [7]
- American Academy of Pediatrics [8]
- The Truth Initiative [9]
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids [10]
Recursos en Español:
- Datos breves sobre los riesgos [11]
- Qué deben saber los padres sobre cigarrillos electrónicos y vapeo [12]
- Vamos a Hablar Cannabis [13]
Free Smokefree Signage Available
Complimentary smokefree signage is available to Multiunit Housing Properties and Storefront Businesses in the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Unincorporated Mono County. If you are interested in free no smoking/vaping signs, please email tobaccoed@mono.ca.gov [14] or call 760-924-1830 to request signage type and quantity. View available signs here [15].
Information on smokefree policies can be found in Municipal Codes:
- Mono County Chapter 7.92 Smoking Policies and Restrictions [16]
- Town of Mammoth Lakes Chapter 9.32 Tobacco and Related Products [17]
Join Us to Create a Healthier Mono County
Want to help reduce tobacco use in your community? Join the Mono Prevention Coalition! Attend quarterly meetings or join our email list by contacting: tobaccoed@mono.ca.gov [14]