The commercial tobacco industry pushes dangerous products that addict Native youth and harm tribes and communities. We are here to help our people quit — while honoring the sacred role of traditional tobacco.
Because Tribal Nations are not subject to state and local smoke-free laws, the commercial tobacco industry has identified sovereign communities as untapped and unprotected opportunities to maximize their profits. The industry advertises candy-flavored products to hook youth. Nearly all adults who are addicted to commercial tobacco started smoking before they were 18.
The tobacco industry markets hard in some communities, going after people who have faced racism and other discrimination, people earning lower incomes, and people who are stressed or struggling. It's time for these racist and discriminatory practices to end. We are here to help, ask us about our in-house support for quitting commercial tobacco.
The Yellowhawk Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program (TTPP) serves the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian community to prevent and educate on commercial tobacco use. We work with many different partners to:
For many Tribal communities, traditional tobacco is a sacred plant used for healing, prayer, and celebration. The commercial tobacco industry harms tribes and Native communities in Oregon, it steals cultural imagery and misrepresents sacred traditions to sell its products. In Oregon, 30% of American Indians smoke compared to 18% of non-Hispanic whites.
*Facts from smokefreeoregon.com
Yellowhawk's Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program supports community members who want to quit commercial tobacco, and works to keep candy-flavored products and predatory marketing out of our community.
Honor tradition. Refuse commercial tobacco.
We also offer tobacco prevention education presentations and activities and are always interested in presenting to youth of all ages. Contact the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator 541.240.8575 to coordinate tobacco prevention education activities.
Youth Cessation Program
Project SUN is a youth cessation program to support participants in a group setting on their journey to quitting their commercial tobacco nicotine use. Project SUN encourages participants to learn more about their commercial tobacco/nicotine habit, stress management, behavioral modifications, and techniques to quit, while interweaving tribal cultural activities.
Adult Cessation Program
Second Wind is an adult cessation program to support individuals in a group setting on their journey to quitting their commercial tobacco/nicotine use.
Here are several options we offer at Yellowhawk to support your journey to quitting commercial tobacco/nicotine use:
NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) is offered through Yellowhawk Pharmacy to our patients ages 15 and up.
For youth under 15 years of age, please schedule an appointment with your provider to start the process for support.
To help manage withdrawal symptoms, patients can try Acudetox, which is available with an appointment through the Behavioral Health department.
Yellowhawk provides prevention education and tobacco cessation classes, including youth and adult cessation programming.
The CTUIR Community Warm Line is available 24/7 when you need someone to talk to or when you are struggling.
Traditional medicine ties are available for traditional care. Culture is Prevention.
“Quit Kits” include items intended to help individuals dealing with stress and cravings.
The Native Quit Line is a free collaboration between Oregon Tribal communities, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board.
1.800.QUIT.NOW (press 7)