Provides specialized T/TA and resources to reduce the high prevalence of commercial tobacco use by persons with mental and/or substance use disorders.
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The Center provides technical assistance, training, and educational resources to:
- Integrate tobacco treatment into behavioral healthcare;
- Promote the adoption of tobacco-free facility/grounds policies.
The Center convenes State Leadership Academies for Tobacco-Free Recovery, to:
- Mobilize stakeholders to develop and implement a state-wide action plan (to reduce the high prevalence of tobacco use by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders).
The Center offers resources to:
- States, local governments, tribal communities, behavioral health organizations, primary care providers, clinicians, peers, families, and other stakeholders that promote reduced tobacco use among individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder.
SAMHSA Point of Contact: douglas.tipperman@SAMHSA.hhs.gov