TECC Technical Assistance Portfolio 2023-2024

Pala Tobacco Program

Newsletter

Pala Tobacco PROGRAM NEWSLETTER Fall 2023

CESSATION SERVICES The California Smokers Helpline is now Kick It California. The rebranding makes tobacco cessation services more inclusive—they are for anyone who wants to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. For more information on Call 1-800-300-8086 Text “Quit Smoking” or “Quit Vaping” to 66819 . For local smoking and vaping cessation services, contact the Indian Health Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program at (760)-749-1410 ext. 5247. Kick It California: Visit kickitca.org

KEEP THE TRADITION BREAK THE ADDICTION There’s a new traditional tobacco billboard in town! The billboard was created by Jen Banagas, Pala Tobacco Program Community Engagement Coordinator, and Pala Youth in collaboration with the Pala Casino’s marketing team. The group came together to remind everyone to respect and not abuse tobacco. REASONS FOR A SMOKEFREE ENVIRONMENT: • Protect everyone from the dangers of second- and third-hand smoke.

Hello from the Pala Tobacco Program! The Pala Tobacco Program hopes that you and your family are doing well. In this newsletter, we will share some exciting program updates and the benefits of maintaining smokefree environments. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on our project and what it means to have a voluntary smoke free home, please call us at (760)-891-3533 or email palatobaccoprogram@ palatribe.com .

• Decrease death and diseases related to second- and third-hand smoke.

• Motivate people who smoke or vape to quit.

SMOKEFREE HOMES IN PALA 107 households in Pala have pledged to maintain a smokefree home since the beginning of the Pala Tobacco Program in November 2019. We would like to thank all who have pledged to maintain a smokefree home and who support a smokefree environment within the Pala Community.

HONOR CULTURE, CHOOSE A HEALTHY FUTURE

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You can also find us on Instagram @ palatobaccoprogram .

On July 26, 2023, three Pala Tobacco Program Youth Ambassadors presented at the annual Southern California Inter-Tribal Tobacco Youth Summit. Participants from Pala, La Jolla, Rincon, San Pasqual, and the Indian Health Council attended the 2023 Summit held at the Rincon ballfields. In addition to educational presentations, the summit featured an early morning 5k run/walk event and bird singing. The Pala Tobacco Program Youth Ambassadors shared information and personal stories about the harmful effects of addiction and peer pressure and the healing effects of traditional tobacco.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY, TAKE THE SMOKEFREE HOME PLEDGE I, on pledge to protect my family from the dangers of secondhand and thirdhand smoke. Fill out this postcard and drop it in the mail (or leave it at the Pala Administration Building) to receive a $30 Gift Card (one per household), and a Smokefree Home Kit. Full Name: Mailing Address: (Full Name) (Date)

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