Evidence shows tobacco-free policies decrease commercial tobacco use. By adopting tobacco-free policies and enlisting the support of surrounding community partners, mental health and substance use care facilities can foster healthier communities and create supportive environments for people pursuing a tobacco-free lifestyle. These policies reduce the harm associated with commercial tobacco use for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge and minimize exposure to second and thirdhand smoke, protecting everyone.

Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Nov. 21, 2-3 p.m. ET, for Won’t You Be My Tobacco-free Neighbor, a discussion about involving the community in tobacco-free initiatives to decrease tobacco use in the mental health and substance use care population.

By joining this webinar, participants will be able to:
• Engage meaningfully with neighbors and the community at large through strategic activities and focused outreach.
• Learn about effective collaborative planning and implementation strategies for public health messaging and policy development.
• Address common barriers to engage the community in tobacco-free initiatives and explore practical solutions.

Speakers:
• Jim Pavlik, MA, Senior Program and Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, University of Colorado Anschutz
• Alex Hurst, MHA, Director, National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control, National Council for Mental Wellbeing