The Center for Tobacco Independence in Portland, ME is dedicated to supporting a tobacco-free Maine through various initiatives, including education, prevention, policy, treatment, and training. They offer a range of educational offerings, self-paced courses, webinars, and multimedia resources for behavioral health providers, youth providers, and social service providers. The center also provides tobacco treatment specialist certification and organizes the annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference.
In response to COVID-19, the center is closely monitoring recommendations from the Maine CDC and MaineHealth to ensure the health and safety of their staff and participants. They offer targeted trainings and basic skills training opportunities for prevention specialists, public health professionals, and policy makers, focusing on the burden of tobacco and nicotine on communities, tobacco-related disparities, and interventions. The center emphasizes the importance of policy development and tobacco treatment in promoting and supporting tobacco-free campus policies.
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