NYC Quits Smoking

NYC Pride borough events are happening all of June in support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. We will be present at most events with information and resources for those who want help with their smoking and/or va**ng. Come and chat with us! Find the date to your borough’s event below:

· Staten Island Pride: Saturday, May 30, from 12-5pm
· Queens Pride: Sunday, June 7, from 12-6pm
· Brooklyn Pride: Saturday, June 13, from 11am-5pm
· Bronx Pride: Saturday, June 20, from 11am-6 pm
· Harlem Pride: Saturday, June 27, from 11am-6pm
· NYC Pridefest (Manhattan): Sunday, June 28, from 12-6pm

Learn how to take pride in taking control: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/lgbtq-tobacco-free-palm-card.pdf.

Support to quit smoking or va**ng is available at your fingertips! Join Learn2QuitNY, a text messaging program to help you quit step-by-step. Daily messages will keep you motivated as you learn and practice new skills along the way. Visit NYSmokeFree.com/Text to get started.

Need help quitting smoking? Every New Yorker can get free help from an amazing quit coach. Visit nysmokefree.com to talk to a quit coach and apply for a free starter kit of ni****ne medication.

Vapes contain plastic and harmful substances that can endanger wildlife and people if not disposed of safely. Find a Special Waste Drop-Off site in your borough to safely dispose of your vapes: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/what-we-do/programs/special-waste-drop-off.page.

Do you smoke and live with a cat or dog? Your pet may be at higher risk of cancer because of secondhand smoke and toxins. Learn how you can protect your pets: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/smoke/secondhand-smoke-and-pets.pdf.

To***co treatment medications can make you nearly two times as likely to successfully quit smoking. Learn how to get medications here: https://www1.nyc.gov/.../nrt-toolkit-insurance-guide.pdf.

No matter how long you’ve smoked or how old you are, quitting smoking can improve your life. Food will taste better, your skin and teeth will be healthier, and your clothes and home will smell better. For help quitting, visit nyc.gov/nycquits.

Do you want to drop the cost, anxiety, risks, and hiding that comes with va**ng? Help is available. Visit nyc.gov/va**ng for support today.

Did you know you can get help in Spanish to quit smoking or va**ng, right from your phone? Text DÉJELO YA NY to 333888 or visit nysmokefree.com/TEXTO to enroll in a free quit support texting program.

Did you know the ni****ne in vapes can make memory and focus worse for teens? Ni****ne is addictive and it can be hard to quit without support. For free and confidential advice, visit dropthevape.org.

Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of having a stroke. You can double your chances of successfully quitting with medication and counseling. Visit nysmokefree.com or call 866-697-8487 to talk to a quit coach and apply for FREE starter kit of medications.