After attending this interactive discussion, participants will gain insight into strategies used when integrating peer support specialists into tobacco cessation efforts within mental health and substance use treatment organizations. They will be presented with approaches to gain buy in from leadership and key points to support the use of peer support specialists when individuals wish to begin a journey towards tobacco cessation and recovery. These takeaways will improve professional skills and enhance the ability of public health officials and behavioral health staff to support individuals in their recovery.
At the end of this activity, the participant should be able to:
For a limited time, use discount code CADPH23 to receive free CE credit, courtesy of the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center.
The speakers have also reported no financial relationships with ineligible companies relevant to this activity.
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