About Us

Picture Quitting was launched by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) in association with the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) and with support from the Motion Picture Industry Health Plan (MPIHP) as the first industry-led smoking cessation program ever offered in the United States that combines free counseling with low cost medication.
 

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) - www.eifoundation.org
EIF harnesses the collective power of the entertainment industry and channels its unique assets to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation.
 

Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) - www.mptvfund.org
MPTF is a major service provider supporting the health and well-being of the entertainment community. Healthcare, childcare, retirement living, wellness programs, and social/charitable services are offered with compassion and respect for the dignity of the whole person.
 

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPIPHP) - www.mpiphp.org
MPIPHP is committed to improving the quality of the lives of skilled professionals in the motion picture industry by providing high quality, cost effective benefits, and timely, accurate, reliable and courteous service.

Mitchell Nides, PhD
Director
 

Tina Nides, BA
Quit Smoking Specialist
 

Barbara Ballinger, MFT
Quit Smoking Specialist
 

Terri England, BS
Quit Smoking Specialist
 

Stephanie Segal, BA
Program Coordinator
Quit Smoking Specialist