Helpers Behavioral Health

Helping Conversation Quick Reference Guide  This handout is for Helpers. It's a reference guide that summarizes the main points from Helpers trainings. The guide gives you support when thinking about offering help to someone interested in quitting tobacco.

The 4 Steps of Helping  This handout is for Helpers. It is a reference guide for the four steps of a Helping Conversation. It provides the list of the steps, an explanation for each, and some example statements that you can use.

Support Strategies for Understanding & Accepting Readiness  This handout is for Helpers. It is a reference guide for helping based on Stages of Change. It provides a list of the Stages of Change, suggestions for best clinical interactions, and some example statements that you can use. 

Thinking About Quitting Tobacco  This handout is for persons who are thinking about quitting. It addresses some of the common motivators for quitting. En Español: Esta pensando en dejar de fumar

Benefits of Quitting  The focus of this colorful handout is a timeline of the benefits of quitting. It's a good companion for the Thinking About Quitting Tobacco handout. En Español: Los beneficios de dejar de fumar con el paso de tiempo

Tobacco Smoke: Surprising Things You Need to Know  This handout is for educating persons about second-hand and third-hand smoke and strategies that can reduce the risk of harm to others. En Español: Informacion sorprendente y necesaria sobre el humo del tabaco

Tobacco and Your Body: Things You May Not Know  Many people who use tobacco are poorly informed about the actual risks associated with smoking. This handout can help educate persons who may be concerned with health risks. En Español: El tabaco y su cuerpo

E-Cigarettes and Vaping  E-cigarettes and vaping are increasingly common. Many people are interested in learning about these products. This handout has up-to-date information. En Español: Electronicos y vapear

Handling Withdrawal and Triggers  The symptoms of tobacco withdrawal are one of the greatest barriers to quitting. This handout explains the common symptoms and gives a timeline for recovery. En Español: Los sintomas de abstinencia al dejar de fumar

Medications That Help With Quitting Tobacco  Information on the medications that can help manage withdrawal symptoms and assist in quitting. Nicotine replacement and non-nicotine medications are discussed. En Español: Medicamentos que ayudan a dejar de consumir tabaco

Finding Professional Help in Quitting  For persons who are attempting or preparing to quit, getting professional help can greatly improve the chances of success. This handout is a guide to resources. En Español: Ayuda profesional para dejar de fumar

My Personal Quit Plan  Developing a quit plan can improve the chances of success for persons who are ready to make an attempt. You can assist someone in filling this out or offer it as a resource. En Español: Mi plan personalizado para dejar de fumar

Roadmap for Quitting Tobacco  This handout can be used as a companion to the My Personal Quit Plan or as a stand-alone. It offers tips for the day before quitting, the day of quitting, and the succeeding weeks. En Español: Guia para dejar de fumar tabaco

Why Talk About Tobacco in Behavioral Health  This handout explains the impact of tobacco use on persons with mental health and substance use disorders. It offers a clear call to action. En Español: Por que debemos hablar sobre el tabaco en la salud mental

Facilitating a Tobacco Awareness Group This curriculum is being made available to help facilitate a tobacco awareness and cessation group. It is evidence-based and can be reproduced and copied without permission. It was developed by the Professional Development Program at the University of Albany and is distributed by the Tobacco Recovery Resource Exchange.