This is a one day training that reviews vital information to help clinical staff working in behavioral health settings address tobacco use with their clients. Topics include:

• Epidemiology of smoking in behavioral health populations
• Consequences of tobacco use
• Clinical approaches to working with commercial tobacco
• Practical techniques for assessment and treatment
• Evidence based practices for counseling and pharmacotherapy
• Treatment planning examples
• Techniques for working with lower motivated tobacco users

The intended audience for this training includes tobacco prevention professionals, physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and/or administrators who provide for individuals with behavioral health (mental illness or addictions) problems and use tobacco.