Healthy Campus
Western Nevada Colleges mission and themes are best achieved in an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle forstudents, faculty and staff. WNC is committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment at its campuses.
WNC Campuses are Tobacco-Free.
Western Nevada College joins the ranks of more than 1,475colleges and universities by adopting a tobacco-free policy.
- All buildings and outdoor areas at WNC are tobacco, nicotine and vapor-free.
- Healthy Campus Survey Results
Healthy Living Starts with You!
Quitting tobacco is one of the hardest things to do, and one of the best. Resources are available to support your desire to quit.
: 1-800-QUIT NOW
Nevada Tobacco Quitline provides FREE one on one counseling to Nevada residents 13 years and older. You and your quit coach will develop an individualized plan to help you quit. For those 18 and older, some may qualify for FREE nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches, or lozenges) to assist you in quitting.
The Quitline also provides FREE online services. When you enroll online, you can get additional tools, support, and a community of others trying to become tobacco free. Experts will help you overcome common barriers such as dealing with stress, cravings, irritability, and weight gain.
The time to Quit is NOW! Let us help you be successful!
1-800-Quit-Now | 1-855-Dejelo-ya
Services available in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Cessation resources are available through the for veterans with a desire to quit smoking.
Additional Resources
Report hot spots, offer suggestions, provide feedback
Do you see people smoking on campus or near WNCs wild land or trail areas? Do you have suggestions to improve WNCs healthy campus initiatives? E-mail us at Healthycampus@wnc.edu
Share your story
Have you recently quit smoking? Would you like to share your story with the campus community? We would love to hear about your cessation success. You just might inspire someone else to quit smoking. Healthycampus@wnc.edu
Contact Us
WNC Environmental Health and Safety
Enviromental Health and Safety Coordinator Kathy Strain
Organizational Resilience Coordinator Matt Williams
Reynolds Building, Rooms 113A and 113B
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
matt.williams@wnc.edu
katherine.strain@wnc.edu
775-445-3348