Key Points: Information presented will be based on review of current tobacco control and program development literature as well as a case presentation of two outpatient mental health treatment settings. The key points of this presentation will include; 1. Readiness assessment—Presenters will discuss tools and strategies to assess community/agency needs and staff motivation, knowledge and commitment to implementing tobacco services. 2. Developing buy-in—Presenters will discuss strategies for increasing awareness, addressing educational needs and increasing motivation and commitment among staff for providing tobacco dependence treatment services. 3. Leadership—Presenters will discuss the importance of developing leadership among staff. They will provide strategies for identifying and fostering leaders and an outline for a leadership role and responsibilities. 4. Sustaining momentum—The presenters will utilize personal experiences to provide examples of how momentum can be maintained, obstacles to keeping the energy high, addressing saturation of the community, reengaging participants in treatment and working within the boundaries of an agency's mission and resources.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate the readiness of their staff and agency to implement tobacco programming. 2. Identify and implement strategies to increasing and sustain motivation, address learning needs and develop leadership in their agency. 3. Identify steps for successfully implementing tobacco treatment programming.

Benefits: Participants will develop knowledge and strategies to successfully engage staff and develop commitment to addressing tobacco dependence.