LGBT Quit Smoking
About
A statewide committee of members of Stop Tobacco On My People (STOMP), a tobacco disparities network, has been formed to raise awareness in the LGBT community. STOMP has adopted an LGBT-specific cessation program, "The Last Drag," and provides the six-week workshops twice a year in Albuquerque and Santa Fe . The committee has also trained New Mexico 's free tobacco help line 1-800-QUIT NOW in LGBT sensitivity.
Who We Are
We are a network of communities who have especially felt the negative effects of tobacco. We have come together to jointly address the tobacco-related health problems of our various communities. Our network is currently comprised of racial/ethnic communities, women, gays and lesbians, low-income people, persons living with disabilities, 18-24 year olds, and those living in the rural areas of New Mexico .
What's Our Purpose
We have adopted as our mission: "To promote awareness and action among New Mexicans disproportionately affected by tobacco in order to eliminate health dispariti
What We Do
Our network-STOMP-is dedicated to providing the leadership necessary to counter the toll that tobacco has taken on our communities. We:• Involve our community leaders in education, prevention, policy and advocacy efforts• Inform and educate our community members and leaders re: the effects of tobacco on our respective communities• Advocate for the state to gather specific data on tobacco abuse and its health effects on each of our communities• Conduct forums, trainings and community meetings aimed at increasing participation of civil rights and advocacy organizations in the campaign to reduce tobacco use
We’re Taking Action
Fighting the targeting of our community by tobacco industry advertising; Raising awareness of the danger of smoking to our community through presentations, flyers, palm cards, magnets and ads; Working with youth who are at the highest risk for smoking; Sponsoring free LGBTQI-specific cessation sessions called “The Last Drag”
