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Smoking Cessation Classes Start October 2 at Health Department
The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held in person on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning October 2 through November 13, with an extra class on Thursday October 26. Please note class will meet on Tuesday, October 10 due to Monday October 9 being a holiday. The program will be at no cost to the participants, and they will be supplied with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as long as the supply lasts. Pre-registration is required: pcdohfreedomfromsmoking2023.eventbrite.com/.
Class size will be limited. For questions call the Putnam County Department of Health at (845) 808-1390 ext. 43155.
Hundreds of thousands of people have become smoke-free through a Freedom From Smoking® Group Clinic which offers a structured, systematic approach to quitting smoking. Overseen by a certified facilitator, you will learn:
- How to know if you’re really ready to quit
- Medications that can increase your success
- Lifestyle changes to make quitting easier
- How to prepare for your quit day
- Coping strategies for managing stress & avoiding weight gain
- How to stay smokefree for good
Freedom From Smoking Group Quit Program Schedule (7 Weeks)
- Monday October 2, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Tuesday October 10, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Monday October 16, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Monday October 23, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursday October 26, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Monday October 30, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Monday November 6, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Monday November 13, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Visit Lung.org/ffs for more information about the program or an online Freedom From
Smoking® Plus if a Group Clinic isn’t right for your quit.
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