The Butt Stops Here Facilitator Training
About the Training:
Help people break free from tobacco use and other forms of nicotine dependence, one session at a time.
Designed for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, tobacco treatment specialists, health educators, counselors, social workers, wellness professionals, and anyone interested in helping others quit or reduce tobacco and nicotine use, this training provides practical skills and evidence-based tools to support lasting behavior change.
This program trains participants to implement and facilitate the award-winning, evidence-based tobacco cessation program, The Butt Stops Here.
By attending this training, participants will learn how to:
- Provide effective tobacco and nicotine cessation support in one-on-one and group settings
- Understand nicotine dependence and the principles of behavior change
- Apply evidence-based strategies to help individuals quit or reduce tobacco and nicotine use
- Help participants build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve cessation goals
- Facilitate engaging, supportive, and effective cessation groups
- Develop strong counseling and group facilitation skills that promote lasting success
About the Program:
The Butt Stops Here was developed and launched by Seton Health in 2001 based on funding that was received from the New York State Department of Health. Thousands of group programs have been offered over the past two decades throughout the Capital Region and online. Evaluation of the in-person group program has shown a one-year quit rate of 30-35% and receives on-going praise and referrals from participants.
Training Information:
When: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: Training begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 2:30 p.m.
Registration – 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Note: As part of registration, you will complete a Foundational Knowledge Self-Assessment.
Where: Mercy Auditorium | St. Peter’s Hospital Campus 310 S. Manning Boulevard Albany (Across the street from the hospital)
Fee: $125 Cash, check or purchase order made payable to St. Peter’s Health Partners. We cannot accept credit card. Please pay on-site or mail to Attention: Amanda Mulhern, Community Health Programs, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, 1st Floor, Troy NY 12180.
To register: Complete the registration form below. Contact us at TheButtStopsHere@sphp.com with any questions.
Registration is required as space is limited. Registration closes on Wednesday, September 29.