Policy Implementation
A model tobacco-free policy for a behavioral health agency prohibits the smoking of, or use of, any tobacco products including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, snus, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, anywhere on the behavioral health agency’s campus. This includes all organization-affiliated buildings, on facility grounds, in all organization-owned or –leased vehicles, personal vehicles used in the course of work and at all sponsored events. Download the policy checklist to see policy components.
Resources to support policy implementation:
- Behavioral Health Policy Toolkit View and Download PDF
- Template Model Policy for Behavioral Health View and Download PDF (editable Word version)
- Policy Implementation Timeline View and Download PDF
- Template Policy Frequently Asked Questions Document View and Download PDF
- Sample Policy Enforcement Recommendations View and Download PDF
- Template Policy Education Letters for Clients and Employees
- Sample Tobacco-Free Behavioral Health Signage View and Download PDF
- Breathe Easy Policy Enforcement and Implementation Recommendations