2S/LGBTQIA+ people smoke more. Not because of who we are, but what we face. Join CBRC and Smoke Break for a webinar you don’t want to miss: Practical Strategies to Improve the Health of 2S/LGBTQIA+ People Who Smoke.

Smoking and vaping rates are disproportionately high in 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities due to stress, discrimination, trauma, and barriers to affirming health care. Traditional smoking cessation approaches often overlook these realities, reinforcing shame and limiting access to meaningful support.

This webinar features a presentation, panel discussion, and Q&A for you to learn practical harm reduction strategies to meet people where they’re at. You will also be introduced to Smoke Break, CBRC’s free, virtual, peer-led program that addresses the national gap in smoking and vaping support for 2S/LGBTQIA+ people.

In this webinar, you will:

• Explore the interconnections between stress, violence, trauma, and smoking/vaping
• Deepen understanding of why traditional smoking cessation approaches don’t work for many 2S/LGBTQIA+ people
• Gain practical strategies for trauma-informed and non-judgmental 2S/LGBTQIA+ care
• Learn about the benefits of a harm reduction approach and how to apply it
• Get information about the Smoke Break program and how to refer your 2S/LGBTQIA+ clients

Led by Julia Falco and Kate Fish from CBRC’s Smoke Break team. Panellists include Albert McLeod, Prudence Ndiweni, and Ruben Tarajano, in conversation with Chris Draenos (MN, NP).

We look forward to seeing you there!