THE CHALLENGE
Those with mental illness are more likely to be smokers than the average adult. In particular, people with serious mental illness smoke an estimated 180 billion cigarettes annually, equal to $37 billion in tobacco industry sales.
Not only was TCTTAC up against nicotine addiction, it also had to work against common misconceptions around mental illness and smoking — for example, some people feel they need to smoke to manage their psychiatric symptoms. With accessible design and informative, approachable marketing materials, Red Rock supported TCTTAC in assisting those with mental illness quit smoking through supportive treatment and practical counseling.
THE APPROACH
Red Rock’s first task was create a name for CPI’s smoking cessation center. Through surveys and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the New York City Tobacco Cessation Training & Technical Assistance Center was formalized. Red Rock then developed an inspiring, health-themed logo, brand standards for the center, and custom wireframes for a new website

THE BRAND
Red Rock opted to take a positive approach to smoking cessation. Rather than leading with the well-known health effects of smoking, we promoted the better health and wellness that comes with a non-smoking lifestyle and spoke to broader issues of social justice. The TCTTAC logo featured two leaves symbolizing growth and progress. Navy blue and teal projected a clean, professional feel, and we anchored the brand within New York City with graphics and supporting content.

TRAINING PRESENTATION
Red Rock developed an on-brand PowerPoint template for TCTTAC to use during training sessions with behavioral healthcare providers. The template include 12 separate master page options, allowing the center to update and revise their training materials as their program evolved.

WEBSITE
Through direct collaboration with the client, Red Rock created and launched a fully responsive website for TCTTAC. Our goal was to produce an information-rich, on-brand experience targeting leadership at New York City-based mental health organizations as well as clinicians seeking specific training and continuing education. The website features a clean, easily navigable design to assure that prospective trainees and organizations can quickly find the information they seek.





RESULTS
TTCTTAC's goal is to establish 165 trained participants. The center exceeded their goal by training sixty-five clinicians in year one, and it is on track to exceed 110 trainees in year two. Since 2018, they have trained:
472
Providers
127
Programs
46
Agencies

470 James St. Suite 007
New Haven, CT 06513
203-295-4882

470 James St. Suite 007
New Haven, CT 06513
203-295-4882