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 Our KICK BUTT Program is making enormous strides in the
fight against the manipulation and exploitation of the
LGBT community by the tobacco industry. Tobacco use
among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
individuals is a major health issue. A number of factors
appear to contribute to increased rates of smoking
within the LGBT community. These include higher stress
levels, the centrality of bars as a social outlet,
increased incidence of substance use, reduced access to
health care and targeted marketing efforts by the
tobacco industry.
To reduce the number of smokers in the LGBT Community, PPF offers tobacco cessation services to help current LGBT smokers to become nonsmokers.
 Cessation Services will address issues specific to
LGBT smokers who are trying to quit smoking, as well as
provide clear cessation guidelines. We offer the
opportunity for individuals to learn how to apply coping
skills that are unique for the LGBT community. The
sessions will explore the roles of smoking as one’s
identity (i.e. smoking to appear more masculine or
feminine) and in dealing with the stress of living in a
homophobic culture as a possible trigger or contexts for
relapse.
You can schedule a meeting with the tobacco prevention
specialist to help create a program that works for you.
We provide free tobacco replacement for all serious
participants. If you would like to learn how to become
smoke free then give us a call.
For more information contact the Director of Counseling Programs: Mariela Marin, MFT Intern
(805) 963-3636 x130
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