Intervention Study to Increase Smoking Cessation Rates Among Public Housing Residents

The TTA will use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to assess the participant's motivation and readiness to quit, suggest plans, and assist the participant in selecting a method of treatment.

The TTA will provide information to the participant regarding evidence-based treatments for smoking cessation, including counseling and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT); assist in a quit plan; and discuss issues such as obtaining social support, staying in treatment, and dealing with lapses.

The TTA will assist participants in obtaining NRT and getting connected to smoking cessation counseling services, such as the Smokers' Quitline and clinic-based programs.

Meetings with the TTA will be a source of social support for the participant as they attempt to quit or stay quit.