
Behavioral Health Toolkit
Supporting behavioral health facilities across South Dakota in addressing commercial tobacco use among individuals.
South Dakota Tobacco Control Behavioral Health Toolkit
This toolkit aims to reduce tobacco-related health disparities by:
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Helping facilities adopt tobacco-free campus policies
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Integrating tobacco cessation and recovery practices into behavioral health treatment
It is grounded in evidence-based practices, with practical steps for policy creation, staff engagement, client education, and long-term implementation strategies.
Get the ToolkitWhy Tobacco Use Matters in Behavioral Health
- People with behavioral health conditions use 40% of all cigarettes smoked in the U.S.
- In South Dakota, adults with these conditions smoke at nearly twice the rate of the general population (30.2% vs. 15.2%).
- Benefits of quitting include improved mental health, reduced relapse, and lower healthcare costs.
What the Toolkit Does?
The toolkit enables users to:
- Understand the importance of tobacco cessation in behavioral health settings
- Debunk common myths and challenges around cessation
- Implement comprehensive tobacco-free policies
- Leverage resources like the SD QuitLine
- Engage leadership and staff in cessation and recovery planning
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