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 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
Resources
Partner with CAN
If you would like to partner with CAN, we would love to hear from you!
Contact CAN
Manuel Meza
Project Coordinator: Trinity and Modoc County
Manuel brings 27 years of experience working with at-risk and priority populations in public health. His background includes community outreach, client advocacy, health education, coalition building, volunteer training, data collection, and tobacco prevention policy work.
Manuel has have provided public comments to elected officials, conducted community surveys, delivered presentations and trainings, and provided technical assistance. He has also collaborated with community leaders, hospitals, colleges, and health organizations to promote health equity, tobacco cessation, and smoke-free policies.
Gina Lyle-Griffin
Project Coordinator: Lake County
Gina comes to tobacco prevention work after a very long career in early childhood education & child development, having worked at Lake County Office of Education for 18 years in that field. Most recently, she was the LLA Project Director for 6 years with the Lake County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. Gina believes in representing all communities and peoples, with a special heart for those who may not have a voice like children, elderly, disabled, and marginalized populations.
Gina currently serves on the Lake County Child Care Planning Council, Shade Canyon School Board of Directors, Resilient Lake County, and the Lake County Children’s Council.
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