Implementation Toolkit for State Public Health and Tobacco Control Partners

The National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control is excited to announce the “Implementation Toolkit for State Public Health and Tobacco Control Partners” to help address the disparities related to mental health and substance use disorder. The toolkit is both a guide and a call to action to strengthen public health focus on identifying and addressing tobacco-related health disparities among individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Developed by a team of multidisciplinary experts, this toolkit provides practical examples, solutions, resources and tools to:

• Close the disparity gap for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who use tobacco with an overview of evidence-based practices, policies, and procedures.

• Drive implementation activities related to tobacco-free campus policies, increased tobacco use screening and cessation treatment in mental health and substance use facilities.

• Support individuals with nicotine addiction using trauma-informed resiliency-oriented services to promote long-term recovery.