High School Tobacco Treatment Digest

School Treatment Project

news & updates

March 2025 | Issue 6

Upcoming CTI Learning Opportuniti es:

The Maine QuitLink: Trusted Support for Mainers Quitting Tobacco and Nicotine - April 3rd from 12-1 pm ***Great info for your students who are 18 and older
Products on the Shelves - Part 2: Tobacco & Nicotine Products - April 17th from 1-2 pm
The Foundations of Client-Centered Tobacco Treatment for Youth Providers - April 30th from 12-1:30
Protecting Pets from Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke: Understanding the Risks - May 14th from 12-1 pm ***This info can make a difference with students because they care so much about their pets

Partner Landing Pag e:

You can access all project-related information, guidance, reporting tools and materials here.

Material Links:

Questions?

Elizabeth Pratt, Elizabeth.Pratt@MaineHealth.org
Celena Ranger, Celena.Ranger@MaineHealth.org

Thank you for attending our March Office Hours!

Thank you for attending our Office Hours this week. We appreciate the sharing and collaborating that happens! You all are great supports for one another as you do this challenging work. As always, our Office Hours are voluntary opportunities to learn, share, and connect with others who are doing the impactful work that you are.

In the month of April, we'll have one session due to vacation week. Feel free to drop in, arrive late, leave early, or not attend. Office Hours are here for you!

Monday, April 28th from 2-3 pm

Below are some of the slides that we shared:

Providers have had 693 student sessions!
35% of the total sessions were initial sessions
42% of the students have enrolled in MLMQ
Students voluntarily attended 44% of the sessions

Also, check out the incredible totals by month and by school. Great work!

Q & A

Q - The student I'm working with is having issues connecting to MLMQ. How can I help?

A - Great question! Sometimes students struggle enrolling in MLMQ or connecting with them. Ask a few questions of the student to determine what exactly is going on. If they are having issues with enrolling, try doing it with them to help determine what's going on. If a student is struggling with talking to a MLMQ Coach or is confused on how to do so, you can sit with the student and help them connect. Supporting a student as they connect to MLMQ is a great use of your time together as you're helping them remove a barrier, so that they have access to a resource. Here's a resource to help guide students in connecting to MLMQ.

Ideas to Share

Annie at Skowhegan Area High School asked students what they'd gain from quitting nicotine, then created a flyer to share with SAHS. Thanks for sharing Annie and for meeting students where they're at! Questions? You can reach out to Annie at adymarczyk@rfgh.net.

Do you have an idea, picture, or quote to share? If so, you can send it to Celena.Ranger@mainehealth.org

Motivational Quotes

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished; that will be the beginning.” -Louis L’Amour"
“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” -Michele Ruiz

Want to learn more?

DIMENSIONS: Nicotine-Free Toolkit by the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, educates health care providers on nicotine use, cessation strategies and treatment options. The toolkit teaches skills for engaging in cessation discussions, assessing readiness to quit and understanding evidence-based treatments.

How does vaping nicotine impact sleep?

Brief article from the Truth Initiative about nicotine's negative impact on sleep