There are a variety of initiatives that have been launched in recent years to focus attention on the disproportionate rates of tobacco use among people with mental illness. One of the leaders in this movement is theĀ Smoking Cessation Leadership CenterĀ housed at the University of California at San Francisco. They offer education webinars and multiple resources that can be used by healthcare organizations, academic institutions or individuals.
An excellent example of a comprehensive, state specific resource guide isĀ Kansas Tobacco Guidelines for Behavioral Health Care: An Implementation Toolkit. It includes information on assessment, treatment options, wellness and recovery.