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FREE Smoking Cessation Classes
301-475-4356 and 301-475-4074
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 six week program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program uses a combination of methods, including the nicotine patch or ChantixTM. Participants learn how to control stress and diet. The class, materials and patches are free of charge.
Class Topics:
Benefits of Quitting
Relapse Prevention
Nicotine Addiction
Stress
Withdrawal Symptoms
Weight-Gain Concerns
Coping Tips
Support and Encouragement
Lifestyle Changes
Secondhand Smoke
Problem Solving
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 July 12 - August 30, 2010 6 - 7 p.m. Health Department September 13 - November 1, 2010 3 - 4 p.m. To be Announced September 13 - November 1, 2010 6 - 7 p.m. Health Department November 8 - December 13, 2010 6 - 7 p.m. Health Department January 4 - March 1, 2010 6 - 7 p.m. Health Department March 2011 To be Announced May 2011 To be Announced
Please call 301-475-4356 to have your name placed on the waiting list.
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.
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