Tobacco Prevention & Education Program (TPEP)
TPEP’s role is to educate and create awareness of the harmful effects of commercial tobacco products.
We identify the different types of commercial tobacco products and devices that are used to deliver nicotine and other harmful additives.
We discuss traditional tobacco and how it is used for ceremonial, spiritual, and cultural purposes.
We work on policy implementation to improve and promote health and wellness throughout the community.
TPEP makes ongoing trips to the school throughout the school year and is involved in many events and activities during summer to engage our youth about prevention and education. TPEP provides and promotes resources for tobacco cessation including some-free phone apps, build your own quit plan, NRT’s, social media page, and quit kits for those who are interested.
Tobacco-Free Support Group
Thursday from 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM in the Behavioral Health Group Room at the Siletz Community Health Clinic. Contact the Community Education Coordinator for more information.
Contact
Alexander Harding
Community Education Coordinator
541-444-9682
Early Intervention Services and Outreach
The three key components are:
- Identifying individuals that do not know their HIV/HEP C status.
- Testing individuals at high risk.
- Quickly linking people who test positive for HIV/HEP C, to care.
Peer Support
More information to come.