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The following organizations have partnered with the Tips From Former Smokers campaign to build awareness for tobacco prevention and cessation. The organizations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end suffering and death due to asthma, allergies, and related conditions through outreach, education, advocacy, and research. Visit their .

Learn more about Tobacco and Nicotine Program, which provides valuable resources on tobacco and nicotine prevention and control. The AAFP’s  offers resources to support tobacco and nicotine prevention and cessation.

The  is a professional organization that supports the HIV practitioner and promotes accessible, quality care for all Americans living with HIV disease. Check out their page.

 is the largest national membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. AANP works to empower all NPs to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership.

works to improve and develop healthcare policy for all children. Learn more about AAP’s  that includes practice tools, coding and payment recommendations, training and CME courses, and other resources to help patients quit smoking.

is the national professional society for physician assistants (PAs). AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve.

is a Million Hearts® affiliate with an estimated 60,000 health care professionals working in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Helping those in rehabilitation programs quit smoking is a central goal for AACVPR. Check out their and for more information on their smoking cessation tools.

The , founded in 1900, is the national organization representing pharmacy education in the U.S. Pharmacy is the third largest health profession – after nursing and medicine – with more than 300,000 clinicians practicing in community-based practices, hospitals/health systems and many other healthcare settings. Read more about

The is the national professional association for respiratory care. Learn more about the AARC’s tobacco resources, including educational courses for respiratory therapists and a patient brochure for tobacco cessation.

is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States.

is a nonprofit organization of women’s health care physicians advocating highest standards of practice, continuing member education and public awareness of women’s health care issues.

provides advocacy, practice tools, clinical guidance, CME and MOC for Internal Medicine and more. Learn more about ACP’s , which includes fact sheets for patients with online smoking cessation resources.

The is the professional organization for 52,000 medical professionals focused on cardiovascular care and improving heart health. The College provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. See their  for more information.

is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. They feature several articles about  on their website.

The exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist their members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients. Together with their 163,000+ members, they’ve been driving dentistry forward for 160 years. They offer a multitude of and its impact on dental health.

The is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of registered dental hygienists (RDHs) across the country. To learn more about ADHA’s work on tobacco cessation, check out their  page.

mission is to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology. Learn more about the AGA and its work to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology and read journal articles.

The is the largest U.S. nursing organization, representing the needs of 4 million nurses (the largest group of health care professionals). ANA offers for their members and patients.

mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Learn more about the resources and articles around on their website.

The represents doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) and osteopathic medical students. Learn more about AOA’s .

, the largest association of pharmacists in the United States, aims to empower its members to improve medication use and advance patient care through information, education, and advocacy.

The is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. Find resources on how to treat tobacco use disorder, including  through the model curriculum project for substance use disorders.

is the largest professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. Check out their with great resources to help behavioral health patients quit smoking.

strives to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. APA’s site includes materials on health disparities and smoking such as webinars, fact sheets for health care professionals with information on evidence-based practices for health priority populations.

empowers and supports nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy. Read their position statement on .

The mission of the is to champion lung health by supporting clinical research, community service, and patient education. Visit their for facts about tobacco use and smoking cessation.

The mission is to prevent and cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to improve the lives of all people affected by COPD. Check out their  for more tobacco cessation resources.

encourages, supports and empowers leaders who integrate faith with the promotion of health and wholeness in local communities. HMA website also includes resources, including publications and practice tools for reaching faith-based audiences.

GLMA (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association) works to ensure equality in healthcare and provide resources for LGBTQ individuals and healthcare professionals. Members include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, researchers and academics, behavioral health specialists, and other health professionals.

is committed to healthier laborers and healthier employer bottom lines. The LHSFNA’s  develops and information campaigns on tobacco cessation and other health and lifestyle issues that affect laborers and their families.

is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Learn more about NAMI’s stance on cigarette and tobacco use .

represents addiction treatment providers who offer services along the full continuum of care, including outpatient, hospitalization, and residential care. They support members by providing  to members and the public.

is the voice of more than 3,000 local health departments across the country. Recognizing that many local communities are already taking steps to address prevention and eliminate tobacco use, it is one of their key focus areas and they offer

serves America’s medically underserved and uninsured and the community health centers that serve as their health care home.

’s mission is to ensure that medically underserved people have access to affordable quality health care. are safety-net health care organizations that provide medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.

, one of the largest membership organizations of professional social workers, works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members and to create and maintain professional standards. Learn more about NASW’s practice tools for social workers, including .

is an academic research, training, and resource center focused on promoting excellence in community-oriented primary care and optimal health outcomes for all Americans, with a special emphasis on eliminating health disparities and improving health outcomes in underserved populations.

The provides training, technical assistance, research, and outreach to health centers located in or immediately accessible to public housing. They offer a variety of for their public housing health colleagues and patients.

The serves as a national resource for front-line practitioners, educators, researchers, and policy makers who impact our primary healthcare system and represents healthcare professionals who serve underserved communities or vulnerable, high-disparity populations.

NMA is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health. The organization provides continuing medical education for physicians at the national, state, and regional levels.

represents independent community pharmacies across the United States. Look at their  for tools on how pharmacists can help their patients quit smoking.

, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. For more information on smoking and eye health, read their

aims to decrease smoking rates and increase the number of health professionals who help people who smoke to quit. For more information about SCLC, review their page.

NAADAC represents the professional interests of addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals. As part of their work, NAADAC provides education, clinical training, and offers a national tobacco treatment credential.

is a resource to help members build high-performing, healthy workplaces by helping business and health professionals improve employee well-being and create healthier organizational cultures.