National Training for Helpline Counselors to Assist American Indian/Alaska Native Smokers Kathalena Avendano California Rural Indian Health Board Tobacco Education Prevention and Technical Support Center
TEPTS Goal is to: Reduce the initiation of commercial tobacco and the amount of exposure of secondhand smoke Educate youth and adults about commercial tobacco and on the sacred and traditional use of tobacco Promote cessation efforts of commercial tobacco abuse Provide cultural competent trainings and technical support
Why is there a need for TEPTS? Commercial Tobacco is the single greatest cause of disease and premature death in America today 23.2% of AI/AN adults smoke; which is higher than the national average (20%), CDC 2009. More deaths to AI/AN than drugs, alcohol, murder, AIDS and suicide combined.
TEPTS developed presentations 5 A s A Research Based Intervention Model To Reduce Nicotine Dependence
522 people trained in 5 A s, CTE Training, Second Wind, and Seeds of Honor 16,806 people have attended trainings, presentations or minigrant events Approximately 127 Tribes, Tribal Health Clinics and Tribal Organizations TEPTS Program Reach
Mini Grants 100 Mini-Grants Awarded 2005-2010 Total Amount Awarded: $194,412.41 Smoke-free Events & Policies
National Training for Helplines TEPTS developed resources to better assist helpline counselors working with AI/AN Callers. Resource Guide for Assisting American Indian Smokers to Quit http://www.crihb.org/files/national_quitline_guide.pdf Web training module: National Training for Helpline Counselors to Assist American Indian/Alaska Native Smokers http://www.aboutepi.com/crihb/nthcais_introa.asp
Course Index Web Module Module 1:Course Introduction Module 2: Reducing disparities within a diverse population Module 3: Cultural considerations and traditional tobacco Module 4: Potential barriers and communication effectively Module 5: Course conclusion
Web Module Module 1: Course Introduction What the course is about The course objectives How to use course features and navigate in the course What is covered in each course module
Web Module Module 2: Eliminating Disparities and a Diverse Population Explore disparities, or inequalities, between AI/AN smokers and smokers in general population Causes of disparities Cultural diversity among AI/AN smokers How disparities affect the way you assist AI/AN smokers
Web Module Module 3: Cultural Considerations and Traditional Tobacco Examine cultural considerations The use of traditional tobacco among AI/ANs
Web Module Module 4: Potential barriers and Communicating Effectively Barrier that may arise from differing cultural customs How differences can influence communication with AI/AN smokers Tools, communication etiquette Resources to improve communication
Web Module Module 5: Course Conclusion Review key points of course
Additional Resources Resource Guide for Assisting American Indian Smokers to Quit http://www.crihb.org/files/national_quitline_guide.pdf American Indian (AI) population Communicating Effectively Understanding Diverse Communities Sacred Tobacco use in AI communities Things to Consider when working with AI patients Helping AI patients to quit Potential barriers to AI use of helplines
Additional Resources Tip cards for counselors SAMHSA Culture Card
Videos Additional Resources Nathan s Story In a Good Way Moving Units PSAs Posters Brochures
Contact Information California Rural Indian Health Board 916 929 9761; www.crihb.net Kathalena Avendano: TEPTS Program Manager kathalena.avendano@crihb.net; ext 1507 Calvin Hedrick Health Ed. Specialist II calvin.hedrick@crihb.net; ext. 1509 William Harrison Health Ed. Specialist I william.harrison@crihb.net; ext. 1513