Prevention:

• Talks by Public Health Educators on the effects of tobacco use and prevention

Information:

• Lending library of educational and resource materials
• Trainings for health care providers
• Assistance with policy development to reduce secondhand smoke exposure

Cessation:

• Referrals to stop smoking and stop chewing classes
• California Smokers' Helpline, for individual telephone counseling
• California Chewers' Helpline, for individual telephone counseling
• 1-800-7-NO-BUTTS
  1-800-7-NO-FUME
  1-800-844-CHEW
• Assistance with teen cessation activities

Dandy the Smokeless Dragon
Dandy, the Smokeless Dragon, is the Tobacco Education Program's BIG, loveable tobacco prevention mascot. He encourages families to provide a smoke-free environment for children through his appearances at community events, visits to young childrens' classrooms, organizations, and special Dandy Fan Club events. Click on Dandy's image to see his website!