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LGBTQ Minus Tobacco LGBTQ Minus To***co is a fiscally sponsored project of the San Francisco Public Health Foundation

California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network is gathering community input to better understand how local policies sh...
10/29/2026

California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network is gathering community input to better understand how local policies shape alcohol and substance use. Share your experiences through a community health survey and help inform programs that support LGBTQ+ communities.

See if you qualify for the full study—start with a quick eligibility screener: https://criticalpublichealth.org/leas-screener

10/28/2026

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10/26/2026

Our skeleton friend has the right idea. 💀🕺 Happy Asexual Awareness Week!

Today we’re celebrating the strength and diversity of our ace family and our whole community. 🖤🩶🤍💜 Being part of a minority comes with real everyday stress, and we see you.

Real talk: a lot of folks reach for a cigarette or v**e to take the edge off. 😮‍💨 But here’s the plot twist: ni****ne doesn’t actually relieve stress. That “ahh” feeling is just your body getting relief from ni****ne withdrawal, which is what caused the stress in the first place. Research shows people who quit often end up feeling LESS anxious and stressed. Your bones (and your lungs) will thank you!

We’re in this together, working toward a smoke-free future for ALL of us. 💪

Drop your favorite way to de-stress in the comments: a walk, a playlist, a dance break like our skeleton friend? Let’s build the ultimate smoke-free stress relief list together!

Let’s get at it and dance toward that goal! 🎶
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Pop quiz: where did LGBTQ to***co control get its start? Right here in the Bay! Back in the early ’90s, a few local advo...
10/19/2026

Pop quiz: where did LGBTQ to***co control get its start? Right here in the Bay!

Back in the early ’90s, a few local advocates had a hunch that smoking was hitting our community extra hard, so they started CLASH, the very first group focused on LGBTQ to***co control. They called out Big To***co for targeting us, and they paved the way for work like ours today.

And a BIG shout out to Bob Gordon for over 30 years of service with CLASH! We wouldn’t be here without you.

This LGBTQ History Month, we’re honoring the folks who started it all and keep the fight going.

Read the full story here:
https://to***cocontrol.bmj.com/content/25/5/502.long
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Hope you had a great National Coming Out Day yesterday!Living authentically is a powerful act of self-care. But taking c...
10/12/2026

Hope you had a great National Coming Out Day yesterday!

Living authentically is a powerful act of self-care. But taking care of our community also means talking about our physical health—especially how Big To***co has targeted LGBTQ+ spaces for decades.

Because of aggressive corporate marketing, LGBTQ+ adults are significantly more likely to smoke than cisgender adults. The good news is that the community is reclaiming its wellness, and the majority of LGBTQ+ people who smoke are interested in quitting for good.

How did you celebrate yourself yesterday? Whether it’s a big milestone or a quiet daily habit, choosing our own wellness is a victory.

Let us know in the comments below!

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10/08/2026

🩷No matter where you are in your journey with breast cancer, this month is for you. 🎗️

🙌Let's stand together to spread hope, support survivors, and remind everyone that early detection can save lives.🫂🩷

Check out: https://ow.ly/LXc750ZC6Wz

Begin your smokefree journey today: https://ow.ly/4tqY50ZC6Ww

October is National Healthy Lung Month, and your lungs have been working overtime for you literally every second of your...
10/05/2026

October is National Healthy Lung Month, and your lungs have been working overtime for you literally every second of your life. Time to return the favor!

Quick question: what's your favorite way to take a deep breath?
A beach day
A hike somewhere green
A good stretch at home
Belting out a song in the car

Drop yours in the comments!

And if you're thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng, there's no one-size-fits-all plan. Your quit plan can be as unique as you are. Kick It California offers free, judgment-free support: call 1-800-300-8086 or visit kickitca.org.

This Halloween, flavors are for candy — not v**es! We're all about trick-or-treating for fruity, minty, candy-flavored g...
10/02/2026

This Halloween, flavors are for candy — not v**es!

We're all about trick-or-treating for fruity, minty, candy-flavored goodies this month... but flavored to***co and v**es? Those have actually been illegal to sell in California since November 2022. So if flavored v**es are still showing up, something's not right.

Here's the real treat: breaking free from flavors for good. Kick It California offers a completely free program to help you quit va**ng — no tricks, just real support from a real Quit Coach.

Call: 800-300-8086
Text "Quit Smoking" or "Quit Va**ng" to 66819

Skip the trick. Get the treat of freedom from flavors this October.

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"All men are created equal. No matter how hard they try, they can never erase those words." — Harvey Milk Today marks Na...
09/27/2026

"All men are created equal. No matter how hard they try, they can never erase those words." — Harvey Milk

Today marks National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day — a day to remember, to educate, and to keep pushing for a healthier future for our community.

Our work is about more than to***co — it's about building communities where everyone can thrive, in every part of who they are.

Learn more about our mission → https://www.lgbtqminusto***co.org/

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71 Stevenson Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA
94105

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