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Navajo County

Proudly Serving, Continuously Improving Since 1895

Navajo County Public Health Services
Tobacco Education & Prevention
No Smoking

Mission Statement

The Navajo County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program is dedicated to the improvement of the health and welfare of Navajo County citizens. Through education, we raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco and the harmful effects on our community. Through Prevention and Cessation Services, we are committed to keeping youth tobacco free and reducing or eliminating dependency on tobacco products through ASHLine services and relapse prevention programs.

Program Services

Education and Prevention

Our staff teaches approved curriculums that provide education regarding active refusal skills, self esteem, and knowledge regarding the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. We also offer one-time presentations and diversion classes. These services are available to schools, small and large private groups, daycares, etc.

Worksites

We provide policy information, guidance, and merchant education.

Staff

TEPP is staffed with a Program Manager and Health Educators.

Our staff is certified in Basic Tobacco Intervention Skills and Basic Tobacco Intervention Skills for Native American Health.

Our staff educates community members in understanding the dangers of tobacco and provides resources for cessation services.

Our staff is well trained and highly motivated in working to prevent the use of tobacco and educating the public about its harmful effects.

Vision Statement

To dramatically reduce tobacco use and tobacco related diseases by mobilizing the media and empowering our county youth. To motivate the public, through education, about the benefits of smoke-free societies and by supporting a smoke-free lifestyle and environment. To motivate the public to support the Smoke-Free Arizona Act and the enforcement of laws prohibiting youth tobacco sales.

Related Links

Tobacco-Free Arizona

Venomocity

AshLine

Smoke-Free Arizona

For more information please stop by, call, or email our staff in our Winslow, Holbrook, or Show Low offices.

You can also call the Arizona Smokers’ Helpline (ASHLine) at
1-800-55-66-222 or visit their Web site

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