CKF Tobacco Prevention & Cessation

09/08/2026

🚨 School Staff
Youth va**ng continues to be a challenge in schools, but resources are available to help educators, administrators, counselors, and other school staff respond effectively.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has resources and support available to help schools address youth va**ng, educate students, and connect youth with appropriate cessation resources.

IDOH is hosting a webinar designed to provide school staff with information and resources to better understand and address youth va**ng. Whether you are seeing va**ng concerns in your school or simply want to be better prepared, taking the time to learn about available resources can make a difference.

Share this post with a teacher, counselor, administrator, school nurse, or other school professional who may benefit from these resources! The link to register is below:

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04/01/2026

🚨Today is Take Down To***co National Day of Action🚨

To***co use is still the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S.—and far too many young people are being targeted by the to***co industry.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 9 out of 10 adults who smoke ci******es start before age 18. That’s why today matters.

💥 We’re standing together to:
✔️ Raise awareness about the dangers of to***co and ni****ne use
✔️ Protect youth from targeted marketing
✔️ Encourage those who use to***co to take the first step toward quitting

📣 Take action today:
• Start a conversation
• Share this post
• Encourage someone to quit
• Advocate for a to***co-free future

🗨️Quitting isn’t easy, the To***co Prevention & Cessation Program Manager at Covering Kids & Families can help connect you to free and effective resources to quit to***co. Together with community partners, we aim to make Indiana healthier for all. Start your journey today!

Together, we can ***co and create healthier communities.💪

03/13/2026

🚨Funding Opportunity for Recovery & Behavioral Health Providers in Indiana🚨

The Indiana Department of Health’s To***co Prevention and Cessation (IDOH TPC) Program has partnered with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to support organizations that serve individuals in recovery, especially those who are formerly justice-involved.

A 2026 Request for Applications (RFA) is now open to support providers with commercial to***co treatment strategies.

💰 Funding Available: $10,000

If your organization serves individuals with SUD or behavioral health needs, consider applying and helping create to***co-free recovery environments across Indiana.

Breadcrumbs To***co Prevention & Cessation Current: Grant Opportunities Grant Opportunities 2026 Request for Application for To***co Free Recovery Providers Serving Persons Formerly Justice InvolvedThe Indiana Department of Health’s To***co Prevention and Cessation Division (TPC) has partnered wit...

03/09/2026

Join CKF for a free webinar designed to highlight effective ways that social service providers can screen and support their clients who use to***co products or Electronic Ni****ne Delivery Systems.

CEUs available for social work and nursing.

02/23/2026

❤️February is American Heart Month!❤️

This month we focus on protecting our most vital muscle, the heart, and understanding how lifestyle habits like to***co use affect cardiovascular health.

💡Heart Disease in the U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, with hundreds of thousands of Americans affected by heart attacks and cardiovascular conditions each year.

🚬Ni****ne & To***co Use Impact Your Heart:
• According to the American Heart Association ni****ne is a highly addictive chemical that can increase heart rate and blood pressure, and narrow arteries. All of which increase the risk of heart disease and heart attack.
• The CDC reports that smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and is responsible for an estimated 1 in every 4 deaths from heart disease. Smoking also contributes to plaque buildup and artery narrowing, increasing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
• Research published by the American College of Cardiology links e-cigarette (va**ng) use, which delivers ni****ne, to a higher risk of heart failure. Showing that people who use e-ci******es were significantly more likely to develop this serious cardiovascular condition than those who had never used them.
• Newer ni****ne products, like smokeless oral ni****ne pouches, also carry adverse effects on cardiovascular biomarkers, meaning they may still pose heart health risks even without combustion smoke.

💗What This Means for You:
Ni****ne isn’t just addictive; it also strains the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk for heart disease, stroke and related health problems.

🫀This American Heart Month, take a moment to think about your heart, and if you use to***co or ni****ne products think about the benefits of quitting. Your heart will thank you! ❤️

🗨️The To***co Prevention & Cessation Program Manager at Covering Kids & Families can help connect you to free and effective resources to quit to***co. Together with community partners, we aim to make Indiana healthier for all. Start your journey today!

02/22/2026

You're invited!

Join us for an engaging webinar featuring a multidisciplinary panel discussion on how ni****ne dependence impacts referrals for addiction and substance use disorder treatment.

Whether you work in behavioral health, social services, or community support, this session will provide valuable tools you can put into practice right away.

No Cost to Attend. Free Continuing Education Credits Available.

📅 March 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SjDgoLf3SkSbFVd5QLvCnw #/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and strengthen your impact. Register today and join the conversation!