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Category Archives: Health Systems

Tobacco-Use Treatment in Behavioral Health E-learning Module 5: Prescribing for Tobacco Use Disorder

Medication Is Not Optional – It’s a Lifesaving Tool Tobacco use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition – and it deserves the same medical response as any other addiction. This module provides clear, actionable guidance for prescribing FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications in behavioral health settings.      Learning Objectives   Understand tobacco use disorder as a chronic […]

Tobacco-Use Treatment in Behavioral Health E-learning Module 4: Counseling for Tobacco Use Disorder

Your Words Can Save a Life—Use Them to Talk About Tobacco   Whether your clients want to quit or not, they deserve counseling that addresses tobacco use without shame or pressure. This module helps you build the skills and strategies to have compassionate, impactful conversations about TUD using Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction.   Learning Objectives   Understand […]

Tobacco-Use Treatment in Behavioral Health E-learning Module 3: Effective Treatment Planning

Tobacco Recovery Belongs in the Treatment Plan   Too often, tobacco gets left out of the plan—yet failing to address it increases relapse rates, weakens recovery, and shortens lives. This module shows how to build treatment plans that include tobacco use—not as an afterthought, but as a core part of recovery.   Learning Objectives   Learn the essential […]

Tobacco-Use Treatment in Behavioral Health E-learning Module 1: The Burden of Tobacco Use

Treating Tobacco Use: The Opportunity to Save Lives and Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes   Tobacco use is one of the most significant but often overlooked addiction and use presents barriers to long-term recovery and wellness. Among people with mental health and substance use conditions, tobacco use remains alarmingly high, contributing to early death, chronic illness, and […]

Case-Based Discussion Series for Clinicians: Tobacco Use Treatment in Behavioral Health

This event has concluded. Please sign up for our email list to be notified when the recording is available. The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery (CoE-TFR) is excited to kick off our new pilot series for clinicians on Tobacco Use Treatment in Behavioral Health! This Case-Based Discussion Series is a new initiative by […]

Archived Webinar: Key Considerations for Optimizing EMRs to Support Tobacco Use Treatment in Behavioral Health

Join us for an informative webinar focused on enhancing behavioral health electronic medical records (EMRs) to better support tobacco use screening and treatment efforts. This session will explore key functional elements and practical strategies for improving EMR workflows, optimizing system features, and supporting providers in delivering consistent tobacco use screening, intervention, and follow-up care. The […]

Archived Webinar- The Power of Incentives: Contingency Management Approach to Address Tobacco Use for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

In this webinar, the National Center of Excellence for Tobacco Free Recovery explored how Contingency Management (CM) can be effectively applied in behavioral health settings to address tobacco use. By offering immediate rewards like vouchers or other incentives for meeting treatment goals, CM has proven to be highly effective in promoting long-term behavior change, especially […]

Archived Webinar- Emerging Evidence to Inform Tobacco Use Treatment for Adults Who Dually Use Cigarettes and E-cigarettes

Join the National Center of Excellence for Tobacco Free Recovery and Dr. Elias Klemperer, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Psychological Science at the University of Vermont, for an eye-opening session on the cutting-edge research shaping tobacco use treatment for adults who dual-use cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Explore the emerging evidence and gain critical insights into how […]

Dimensions: Nicotine Free Toolkit

The toolkit provides guidance and tools to support planning and implementation of evidence-based interventions and strategies for addressing tobacco-use for people with behavioral health conditions in healthcare and supportive service settings. 

Archived Webinar: Increasing Access to Tobacco Use Treatment for People with Behavioral Health Conditions – Implementing Opt Out/Proactive Treatment Approaches

Summary: Presenters explore ways to implement Opt Out/Proactive tobacco-use treatment approaches in behavioral health settings to increase access to treatment and reduce disparities and harms associated with commercial tobacco use for people with behavioral health conditions. Presenters cover topics including: Describing the opt out/proactive tobacco treatment approach Identifying strategies to implement opt out/proactive approaches for […]

Archived Webinar: Getting to Next Level Outcomes – The Important Role that Peers Play in Supporting Tobacco-Free Recovery

Summary: Presenters explore the role of peers in addressing commercial tobacco use and changing social norms around tobacco-free recovery in behavioral health settings. Presenters cover topics including: Describing the role of a peer support specialist/peer recovery coach in a behavioral health setting Exploring the evidence and importance of integrating peer-driven support services as part of […]

Archived Webinar: “Getting Beyond No” – Addressing Tobacco Use Treatment in Precontemplation Stage

Summary: Presenters address tobacco use treatment in the pre-contemplation stage. Presenters cover topics including: How prescribers and the multi-disciplinary healthcare team can work together to meet individuals where they are Current best practices for tobacco use treatment for individuals with behavioral health conditions How to successfully integrate stage-wise tobacco interventions with individuals who are in […]

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