Providence Health System is offering a six-week smoking cessation program using American Lung Association materials. Facilitated by a certified smoking cessation counselor, this program is available to anyone who is interested in quitting. The program offers education along with a support group – a winning combination that has a high success rate. The sessions will cover:
• Addiction and phases of quitting
• Quit techniques
• Exercises and practice quit techniques
• Quit day challenges
• Get support from others who want to quit and stay quit!
Classes are held throughout the year at Providence Alaska Medical Center. Please call 261-3664 to register and for more information.
State of Alaska Tobacco Quit Line
For anyone who wants to quit smoking, their spouses, family members, etc.
• Toll-free 24-hour telephone service- 1-888-842-QUIT (7848)
• Speak to a Registered Nurse who has had tobacco cessation training
Quitline will help caller:
• Assess readiness to quit
• Discuss how to quit/resources/set up support
• What to do if you relapse
• Answer questions.
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