FREE Smoking Cessation Classes

St. Mary’s County Health Department brings you Group Smoking Cessation Classes, a eight week smoking cessation program offered throughout the year, which is convenient and accessible to all residents of St. Mary’s County.

What is the Program?

Our eight week program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program uses a combination of methods, including the nicotine patch or Chantix^TM. Participants learn how to control stress and diet. The class, materials and patches are free of charge.

Who is the Program For?

This program is for adults who have made the smart decision to quit smoking. To attend the classes you must be over 18 years of age and a resident of St. Mary’s County.

Smoke Free For Life Program Schedule

 

DATES	TIME	LOCATION
January 3, 2012	6 pm - 7 pm	SMCHD
January 7, 2012	10 am -11am	Lexington Park Library
March 6, 2012	6 pm - 7 pm	SMCHD
May 1, 2012	6 pm - 7 pm	SMCHD

Please call St. Mary's County Health Department at 301-475-4356 to get more information and register for a class.

 

Staff Contact:   
Jane Dodds, RN
301-475-4074

 

Maryland Tobacco Quitline                                 
1-800-QUIT NOW

Call for a free service for Marylanders provided by the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene to help smokers in quitting tobacco.  Quit Coaches are standing by.

 

Links:

• Tobacco Use and Prevention

• American Lung Association

• American Cancer Society