Resources in the toolkit

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"It’s amazing the misinformation that’s prevalent, too. Some staff, even, thought that nicotine was a carcinogen, and so they didn’t want to use nicotine replacement medications.”

— Diane Mills,
Tobacco Cessation Trainer

"There has to be recognition of the need for commitment — long-term — for training and follow-up."

— Tara Fredericks, MSW

“Some even quit — and they never even joined the smoking cessation group. They got the information from their peers, and it was a result of culture-changing activities.”

— Tara Fredericks, MSW

“You have to really work and give [smoking staff members] alternatives to participate without feeling hypocritical.”

— Tara Fredericks, MSW

“Sometimes participants will go through a life event that makes them ready for change, and the culture is right there. The consumers really help each other. We even see smokers helping out other people with quitting.”
— Bernadette Cain,
Training for Change

Additional Resources

Following is a list of additional resources that will be included in the ‘Help to Quit’ Toolkit for developing and delivering effective tobacco cessation programs in the substance abuse disorder and mental health communities. We are looking for comment and review with the goal of this being as comprehensive and accurate list as possible.

Smoking Cessation for Persons with Mental Illness:

A Toolkit for Mental Health Providers (2007)

A 42-page binder that educates mental health care professionals about specific guidelines and strategies to use to reduce the burden of tobacco among persons with mental illnesses. The Toolkit was developed by the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center and funded by the Tobacco Disparities Initiatives of the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (STEPP), Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment. Click on title to order copies of this toolkit and additional materials.

Tobacco-Free Living in Psychiatric Settings:

A Best-Practices Toolkit Promoting Wellness and Recovery (July 2007)

Developed by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD). Provides practical tips for converting facilities to smoke-free status.

Bringing Everyone Along: Survey Results

Presented at the BEA Expert Advisory Committee held June 28-29, 2007 in Portland, Oregon.
The Bringing Everyone Along project has produced a Resource Guide and Resource Guide Summary developed to assist an array of health professionals to adapt tobacco cessation services to the unique needs of tobacco users with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Also available from the Tobacco Cessation Leadership Network: Facts about Smoking and Mental Health Disorders (click to download PDF)

Learning about Healthy Living: Tobacco and You Manual

Williams JM, Ziedonis DM, Speelman N, Vreeland B, Zechner M, Rahim R, O’Hea E. Revised June 2005. Supported by a grant from the NJ Division of Mental Health Services.

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