Center for Tobacco Independence

Description This 90-minute virtual training will explore how health systems can effectively address tobacco use among patients by incorporating screening, brief intervention, referral pathways, and follow-up into routine clinical care.  Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for optimizing workflows, strengthening documentation, practices, and ensuring staff competency. The session will also provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink referral process and available treatment services. Registration closes April 20, 2026 @ 12pm

Join other health professionals in this training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice. The Essential Skills Training is open to all health professionals, prevention professionals, and community members who are interested in learning more about the burden of tobacco and strategies for intervention and treatment. Participation in the Treating Tobacco Together: Essential Skills Training is a required component for the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification 3-Step Training Pathway. Registration closes April 20, 2025 at…

People with behavioral health conditions smoke at significantly higher rates—two to three times more—than the general population, leading to a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness and early death. Integrating tobacco treatment into behavioral health services is essential to improving overall health, recovery, and quality of life for this population. In this 90-minute training, behavioral health providers and other professionals will gain knowledge and practical tools to address tobacco use disorder. Participants will explore the impact of tobacco use among individuals with behavioral health conditions…