Communities Addressing Nicotine (CAN)

Healthy Communities Free from Secondhand Smoke

The Communities Addressing Nicotine (CAN) project shares the belief of the California Tobacco Prevention Program and many others working in tobacco education throughout the State: All individuals have the right to be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke (SHS) where they live, work, and play. 

About CAN

CAN is a project funded by the California Tobacco Prevention Program from July 2025 to June 2028. The project works to support tobacco control efforts to have least three jurisdictions in Lake, Trinity and/or Modoc counties adopt and implement a policy that 1) prohibits smoking and vaping from multi-unit housing complexes and 2) eliminates smoking in all outdoor areas without designated smoking areas or distances. 

CAN staff holding smoke-free signs.

CAN Strategies

Community Engagement and Outreach 

  • Conduct community engagement events or meetings 
  • Collaborate with Local Lead Agencies (LLAs) 
  • Establish a Community Engagement Agreements (CEA) Program to provide micro-grants.

Educational Presentations and Outreach Events 

  • Conduct presentations to community groups 
  • Host community events aligned with a national or statewide tobacco advocacy campaign 

Policy Education and Advocacy

Engage community in educating policymakers about local tobacco prevention priorities 

Partner with CAN 

If you would like to partner with CAN, we would love to hear from you! 

Contact CAN

Contact CAN

Manuel Meza

Project Coordinator: Trinity and Modoc County

Gina Lyle-Griffin

Project Coordinator: Lake County