Pasadena Tobacco Control Program

Our Mission

The Pasadena Public Health Department’s Tobacco Control Program’s mission is to protect and preserve the health and well-being of the Pasadena Community from the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco smoke, especially among youth.  The program works through prevention education and encouragement of public policy.  The Pasadena Tobacco Control Program works to change tobacco norms and policies throughout the city of Pasadena through the following activities:

uWorking to reduce the public’s exposure to secondhand smoke.

uWorking to reduce youth access to tobacco through policy initiatives and compliance checks.

uWorking to counter pro-tobacco advertising by prohibiting tobacco advertising

    in sensitive-use locations frequented by children.

uConducting a smoking cessation class to provide support to smokers who

    want to quit.

uConducting health education seminars to educate the public about tobacco use.

uWorking with both an adult and a youth coalition to prevent and control

    tobacco use within the Pasadena community.

If you have seen a smoking violation, an illegal tobacco sale to a minor, or someone purchasing tobacco products for minors, please complete the Smoking Violation Form below or call our program office at (626)744-6014.

Report Violations and Complaints

(626)744-6014

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