Native Tobacco

The NATIVE Tobacco Project, housed within the UIHS’ Community Health Services Division, has been funded by the California Tobacco Control Program for 24 years. The NATIVE Tobacco Project focuses on working with Humboldt and Del Norte American Indian community members, tribal members, and tribal councils to reduce illness and premature death related to tobacco use.

The project accomplishes our goals by implementing tobacco prevention education, community organizing and policy activities which advocate for social norm changes that promote a tobacco-free community.

We are are currently focusing on Multiple Unit Housing (MUH) such as apartments, condominiums or duplexes, thirdhand smoke and getting local medical service providers to adopt a policy that encourages the use of the Ask Advise Refer (AAR) method of approaching clients who are using tobacco.

Additionally we can set up Kick the Habit Meetings under the Second Wind Curriculum. For help in quitting the use of tobacco call 1-800 no-butts, or go to the California Smokers’ Helpline.