Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free NY (HSTFNY)

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Online Training Series: Tobacco Use Treatment in Behavioral Health Care

This 5-module e-Course, developed by the National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery, is designed to equip behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and tools to tackle one of the deadliest, and often neglected health challenges: commercial tobacco use among individuals with mental health and substance use conditions. Who is this e-Course for? Designed for […]

Contingency Management for Tobacco Use Disorder for People with Behavioral Health Conditions: A Guide for Planning, Assessing Readiness and Implementation

This guide provides practical information and key considerations for developing a Contingency Management (CM) intervention to address tobacco use among people with behavioral health conditions.  This document outlines the general components of a CM intervention, considerations for implementing a CM program, and safeguards and other critical components necessary for building an evidence-based CM intervention for […]

Archived Webinar – The Power of Incentives: Contingency Management (CM) to Address Tobacco Use for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, the CoE-TFR presented a webinar exploring how Contingency Management (CM) can be applied to support tobacco cessation, particularly for people with mental health and substance use conditions. CM is an effective evidence-based intervention for changing substance use behaviors. CM works by offering immediate, tangible rewards (such as vouchers or incentives) when […]

Talking About Tobacco Series

These webinars are part of an ongoing series to encourage those providing peer support services to engage people in conversations about tobacco use. These conversations can be especially effective if the peer supporter has also had experience with using tobacco and has engaged in a process of reducing or eliminating tobacco as a part of […]

Additional Resources for Addressing Tobacco Use

Attached are several resources for a range of audiences that can help you or your client or patientaddress tobacco use. Resources with an asterisk (*) indicate opportunities for continuing education credits.

Be Free With NRT Video

15-minute video, with background on nicotine dependence and the 5 types of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

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Meet Your Regional Tobacco Control Specialist:

Amanda Mulhern

Amanda is the Manager of Community Health Programs (CHP) at St. Peter’s Health Partners, based in Troy, NY. She has worked in the tobacco cessation field since 2013 and, together with her team, assists medical and behavioral health care organizations/providers in a 9-county catchment area with developing and improving processes to address client tobacco use. Notably, CHP is focused on working with a variety of underserved populations, such as Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural community health centers, and community-based organizations. In addition, we place great value on input from community stakeholders.
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Scott McIntosh, PhD, MA

Dr. McIntosh is Co-Director of the Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Research Program and Director of the Center for a Tobacco-Free Finger Lakes. He researches nicotine dependence interventions and trains medical professionals in guideline-based interventions. He has also contributed to global health projects on tobacco cessation, maternal health improvement, and diabetes prevention.
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Kimberly Bank

Kimberly Bank and HSTFWNY have over 40 years of combined experience in treating tobacco use disorders and implementing treatment systems change in healthcare organizations. They help healthcare organizations integrate evidence-based tobacco use disorder treatment into routine care and practice.
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Jackie Saltarelli, MPH

Jackie is the Program Manager for NYC Treats Tobacco and works with a team to support tobacco cessation efforts at healthcare organizations throughout all five boroughs of NYC. Prior to joining NYC Treats Tobacco in 2021, Jackie worked in healthcare development and received her Masters of Public Health.
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Riley Brennan

Riley brings a wealth of experience to the tobacco control field, having previously worked in the social work sector before joining Glens Falls Hospital. In her current role, Riley and her team provide crucial resources and consultation to healthcare providers, enabling them to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for nicotine addiction more effectively.
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Susan Lennon, CTTS

Susan is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Tobacco Program Manager at the Center for a Tobacco-Free Hudson Valley. With over 12 years of experience in the NYS Bureau of Tobacco Control Health Systems, she leads a team that provides evidence-based education and support to medical and behavioral health organizations in seven Hudson Valley counties to integrate tobacco dependence treatment into workflows.
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Kristen Richardson, RN

Kristen Richardson is Director of Community Engagement and CNY Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph’s Health. She has a background in research, education, community partnerships, advocacy, and health disparities. Recently, she led a successful clinical team in value-based contracts, contributing to significant savings.
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Jennifer Sidi, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Jennifer is the Director of the Center for Tobacco Control at the Northwell Health System. She leads a team that helps approximately 600 patients annually with tobacco cessation. Additionally, Jennifer educates the community and health systems about tobacco use control guidelines, and works in underserved communities to improve access to medical care, vaccines, and preventative care.